July 2007 Archives

Charlie Rocket Blue Guitar 2Fer Tee

Charlie Rocket is one of my favorite designers for boys. They are adorable. I find my little guy irresistible in these clothes. The styles are perfect for an adventurous tot who wants to look good while playing hard. Their vintage and regular tees are made from the softest cotton. Wanting to impress on the first play date, dress your man in something by CR. Girls are sure to be in awe of the threads on your handsome little devil. Speaking of little, for infant boys this brand runs on the tiny side. I recommend buying at least one size bigger to fit immediately or two sizes bigger to grow into. I haven’t purchased the toddler sizes yet. For the fall, I have already ordered the Blue Guitar 2Fer Tee (above) for my dude. I love getting the layered look without having to really layer. Do I really need more laundry? See the rest of the fall 2007 line at tuttibella.com.

Not Rational Diaper Bag (left) and Dante Beatrix, Inc (right)

Mom Snobs, get out your kleenex. Let's shed a few tears for this tragic mishap from Not Rational. Not Rational??? This bag is completely irrational especially for $595. Whoever thought navy blue patent leather was a good idea for a diaper bag? The only positive is that it comes with a changing pad and patent leather does cleans easily. I don't know who will spit-up on it first, you or your baby.

Don't put your kleenex down yet. The nylon Smiley Face Diaper Bag from Dante Beatrix, Inc. is on the same level. At least it is only $95. Barneys must sell these bags to someone. Aren't you curious who they could be?

Mia Bossi

Now, dry your eyes. Here is a bag to really smile about. I highly recommend looking at the Mia Bossi diaper bags. These stylish, chic bags are far more rational, ranging in price from $365-$515. Perfect for any Mom Snob who wants fashion and function.

notNeutral Tetra1 Ozone Blue - $2,600

I definitely lean towards the traditional style of home decor, but this modern collection is too beautiful not to appreciate. I love the bright colors and sable accents combined with natural wood. The unique design is so sleek that these pieces are even worthy of rooms without tots. There are a total of four pieces in this collection. Each piece uses 4 drawer sizes to build interlocking storage structures. The varying heights and lengths meet all the needs for any baby nursery, toddler room, or playroom. Tetra 1 & Tetra 4 are 10 drawer units. Tetra 2 & Tetra 3 are 6 drawer units. Made of a Birch Euro-ply, this unit features one brightly-painted drawer (your choice) in Ozone Blue, Persimmon Orange, White, or Lotus Green and three dark sable painted drawers. The remaining six drawers are finished in the natural Birch Euro-ply. Available at modernseed.com.

At first glance this highchair appears to be the perfect find. A highchair that's pretty enough to sit in your formal living room. When registering for my first child, I was dying to find something like this. Let’s call them "transitional" baby items. Ones that don’t scream “baby lives here.” I am thrilled I never followed through. (Tot Snob note: I bought the Peg Perego Prima Poppa and LOVE it.) This thing would have been terrible. It looks like it has an identity crisis: Am I a highchair or am I a bar stool? How they got the baby to smile for the picture is beyond me. She looks uncomfortable. I’m sure the bow that is larger than her head doesn’t help either. The photographer must have been dangling some sparkly jewels by the camera. Anyhow, the seat has no adjustments and sits at a perfect 90 degree angle. Mrs. Manners was definitely behind the design. Thankfully, this child is old enough to sit up straight. What would happen to your six month old? What if his or her head doesn’t clear the tray? The safety strap looks more awkward than functional. However, if you are still sold in form over function, you can custom order this chair in a variety of finishes and seat choices for $895 from Posh Tots.

So, Mom Snobs is this highchair snob or slob?

The Quinny Zapp is soon to be outdated. The Bugaboo Bee hits North America in September 2007. It is the first lightweight, collapsible stroller from Bugaboo. The one piece design is only 20 inches wide with an adjustable handle bar. I just watched the demo video showing four “dads” performing choreographed moves with the Bee. Even if you aren’t in the market for this stroller, you must see the video. You will definitely chuckle while amazed at how effortlessly the Bee functions. I can’t wait to test drive the real thing. Stay tuned for a full review.

Diamond binky for the snobbiest of Tot Snobs costs a mere $17,000. I just want to know if a G-V comes with that?!?! This soothie has a total of 278 pave cut white diamonds totaling 3 carats and is set in 14K white gold. You can customize it with colored diamonds or engraving. If your baby isn’t drooling, you will be. Are you Mom Snobs thinking what I am thinking? “How long until your blinged out baby forfeits the pacifier, so you can get the stones reset for some Mommy bling?” By the way, this binky is not recommended for actual use. What a relief…I was worried my little one might choke on one of the diamonds.

Dior Gold baby shoes $145. Also available in silver so your little babe can be properly accessorized. By wearing these trendy metallic shoes, your babe will squash the fashion learning curve. And remember: A properly accessorized Tot Snob is a happy Tot Snob. So, $145 is a small price to pay for a happy baby. Right??

Carolyn Hax

Below is Carolyn Hax's syndicated column Tell me About It that ran Wednesday, May 23, 2007 in The Washington Post. It is a short read about Stay At Home Moms (SAHM). As a mother of three and established writer, Mrs. Hax provides an honest response. I have added my own thoughts below. We would love to know what you Snobby Mommas think. Just leave your thoughts in the comments section.

Carolyn: