UrbanBaby New York
Florals may be big for spring, but stripes are always a classic.
Toobydoo, a new NY-based children’s label, does them well in bold, bright designs. Especially eye-catching for babies is the Chelsea Collection in sizes 0 to 24 months, reminiscent of sailors (albeit chic ones) at Chelsea Piers. A light and dark grey striped jumpsuit, scarf, hat and blanket will get him through the next few weeks of irregular weather.
Oh buoy.
Available at toobydoo.com.
The thought of back-to-school shopping during the last precious days of vacation sucks the summer glow right out of you. But there are backpacks, shoes, tights and button-downs to be bought.
Enjoy one or two more beach days, and hand over the to-do list. Former NYC nanny Hilary Waterous launched Pride & Joy, a children’s personal shopping service, to meet the needs of busy families. Whether it’s fall accessories or an early start on birthday party gifts, she’ll do the shopping while you finish sunning.
Visit prideandjoynyc.com.
You adore your DS, but you also long for someone to dress up. Enough with the T-shirts already.
Try the functional fashion from babysusu, an infant and toddler collection (sizes 0 to 4) that’s just for boys. Made from all-natural cottons, cashmere and wool, the NYC-based line is a mix of classic and modern, uptown and downtown (for instance, preppy twill pants with a quirky print button-down). In earthy — and citified — blues, browns and creams, your little man won’t even know he’s dressed up.
But you will.
Visit babysusu.com.
Pretty ugly. Alone together. Icy hot. We often contradict ourselves, especially when it comes to kids (that no-TV rule quickly flew out the window).
Which makes Delicate Tomboy not too far of a stretch. The line of hand-dyed cotton tees and onesies (up to 18 months) is filled with clouds, hearts and stars that are actually cool (another anomaly). And being NYC-based, customizable options do exist.
Pick up something special for your jumbo shrimp.
Available at delicatetomboy.com.
