Where'd you get that diaper bag?

So there does seem to be this great dividing line in the diaper bag world. There's the one side: "I want a cutesy baby pattern, the cuter the better!" and then the: "I won't dare let anyone know this is a diaper bag, I would rather die". The latter folks sometime opt for that military camo pattern, but come on, you're not fooling anyone. I'm not one to pick on your tastes, because I'll probably fall into the "don't want anyone to know" category simply because this bag is for ME - not to keep baby stimulated by the colorful patterns :) That's what toys are for. Or simply by being out of the house, which is most likely what you're doing, yes?

Anywho, I came across this diaper bag on Amazon today and it just blew my mind. I had to click thru to the product page just to make sure it indeed WAS intended for adults. And it was. Oh my.



The Precious Planet 2 in 1 Diaper Bag at Amazon

I can't stop texting!

From the Runner's World Daily Blog:

You know, it's Monday. A brand new week. Full of promise. So this morning, when I woke up after a lovely weekend, I bounded out of bed, ready to greet the day.

Then I saw this:



This is the Texthook, a device that clamps onto a baby stroller and lets horrible "connected" moms and dads text and e-mail while they push the kid around town.

Yeah, his article says it all. Get the whole scoop here: http://dailyviews.runnersworld.com/2009/12/wow.html

Wonder why your diaper bag weighs 40 lbs?

Because marketers tell you, you must have all these things in order to survive outside of the home with your baby. Oh my gosh, you must have this nursing cover because a sweater or your jacket just won't do!

I mean what if you bought this lovely green pattern and happened to be wearing a clashing color that day - should I get it in multiple colors and coordinate with my outfit before walking out the door?



The Generation Nursing Cover; it looks like an apron, maybe the apron you already have will do?

Oh my eyes are burning!

Okay maybe that title was too harsh. And maybe I'm not qualified to comment on the things a baby will actually WEAR. I haven't actually "had" my baby yet, so the reality that I will have to dress it hasn't really sunk in. And who knows if I will develop this undeniable urge to dress it UP like a flapper?? Gosh I sure hope not.

But still, this is just silly looking. I mean it won't even keep baby's head warm, there are giant holes in the crochet pattern :)

Is that a curtain, or are you just happy to see me?

My first installment! Welcome! In this blog I hope to uncover the silly, silly, maniacal world of baby and infant merchandise. I myself will be a mother in about 5.5 months and I quickly vowed not to fall prey to their evil marketing ways.

Let's start things off right. What the HECK is this? When the thousands of other practical baby carriers out there won't do, and you just MUST have silk, and you just must look like you're about to step out for an awards show...go for the Silk Ring Sling. Say that 5 times fast. Just don't ever wear it. Please.


Dunno how smart it is....The Baby So Smart Silk Ring Sling