http://nannypicks.com A nanny's guide to stuff you need and stuff you don't. Tue, 15 Mar 2011 01:39:41 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I am in love with Moses Baskets.  They represent for me a time when furniture was simple and classic. Moses baskets have the advantage having a removable basket, as well as not taking up much space.  Baskets and rockers come in all shapes and sizes, which is a plus. http://www.rhbabyandchild.com/ The other ... http://nannypicks.com/2011/01/moses-basket-with-rocking-stand/ Technology isn't the only thing that is constantly changing and improving...children's products have taken on a life of it' own in recent years.  Last year I put up my favorite traveler system (which was the jogger), but that has since changed!  I have had the luxury of using the B.O.B ... http://nannypicks.com/2011/01/updated-traveler-systems/ IKEA is not only affordable and modern, but their children's line of toys is wonderful!  Made from wood and non toxic paint, these toys are wonderful for the family who wishes to raise their child "batteries not included" and are just great, simple toys overall! http://nannypicks.com/2010/03/ikea-organic-wood-toys/ The Leksvik crib from IKEA is by far the best crib for the money (as well as space saving) that has come along.  It's not as mammoth as some of the others, but not a small crib by any means either.  It also converts into a toddler bed!  IKEA $159. ... http://nannypicks.com/2009/10/convertable-ikea-crib-great-for-space-savers/ I've never understood why children's clothes have to be so gaudy!  I have searched high and low for some regular standard onesies and try as I might I have not been able to find "normal" colored infant onesies.  Although I did find the elusive "black body suit" (the onesie) as ... http://nannypicks.com/2009/09/black-baby-body-suits-aka-the-onesie/ Robeez  (www.robeez.com) was founded by a laid off mother in 1994 with instant success.  Their unique elastic band, and soft leather sole are so great for young "wobblers".  Throughout the years I have persistenly been on the lookout for something better, but have yet to run across anything as truly ... http://nannypicks.com/2009/09/robeez-round-up/ When I first spotted the the Baby Legs leg warmer (www.babylegs.com), I thought it to be a ridiculous idea.  Leg warmers for a baby?  One day I was working a nanny job and had baby in a cute pair of short overalls.  When I decided to go for a walk ... http://nannypicks.com/2009/01/baby-legs-for-baby-warmth/ In almost every house I walk in, there are diaper genies.  It goes with the territory.  In almost every case, upon walking into the children's room, the parent says,"Oh, I need to change that diaper genie.  It smells in here!".  It doesn't matter if it needs to be changed, or ... http://nannypicks.com/2008/12/to-genie-or-not-to-genie-that-is-the-question/ It's been my experience that most families accrue three strollers over the span of the first year or so:  The first stroller is the big bulky one that new parents purchase before baby has arrived.  By six months of age, once baby has outgrown infant seat, parent's start to dread ... http://nannypicks.com/2008/12/the-ultimate-stroller-the-baby-jogger-travel-system/ My experience with bottle warmers is they generally seem to be a waste of space, not to mention they don't seem to work most of the time.  I suggest you skip the bottle warmer, and purchase an electric tea kettle.  An electric tea kettle allows you to put either tap ... http://nannypicks.com/2008/11/bottle-warmer/