I was scouting around today for new toys for Alex so we’d have some new toys for the six hour plane ride to the West Coast. While it may not come on the plane with us, I fell in love with this sweet puzzle from Beleduc ($13.95).
My sweet mother in law sent Alex these adorable Gap onsies for Valentine’s day. I love them, he loves them and right now they are only $10 for two. They look great with his American Apparel karate pants. NB: One of my motherhood survival tips is that when I find a style I like (especially if it is on sale) I buy it in Alex’s size and in the next size up — this has massively cut down on the shopping I have to do.
If I ever have an office again (along with a nice juicy corporate salary) I will buy myself one of these amazing (and amazingly expensive) Swiss toys as a desk toy.
Let me just say that I love our Flip video camera. It is a must have for new parents. We were able to capture Alex learning to crawl and then share it with grandparents who live far away. Amazing. It is tiny, easy to use, and the quality of the HD edition is great.
We were in D.C. for the weekend, visiting friends (with a sweet baby boy, Nate) and had so much fun handing out candy in a real house (there is something about trick or treating in an apartment building that is sort of sad). Alex was a penguin. (And I ate all his candy.)
I spend a lot of my days on the floor with Alex and thought I’d share an action shot of him getting ready to take the living room by storm (he is so ready to crawl!). His striped outfit is from Polarn O. Pyret, a incredibly chic Swedish children’s clothing brand that has just started selling in the United States. The folks at Polarn O. Pyret were kind enough to send some clothes for me (or really, Alex) to review. Our thoughts: This is a great brand. The designs are classic, not precious, the cotton is delicious and thick, and the sizing is spot on, unlike many European brands that run really small (I’m talking to you Petite Bateau!). They have also worn well in the wash (not too much shrinkage).
The striped leggings ($35) are Alex’s favorite pants — He likes them because they are comfortable and I like them because they are easy to put on, and are designed beautifully to accommodate a bulky diaper (you’d be surprised how many brands somehow don’t design pants for baby plus a full diaper). He always gets comments from our neighbors in the elevator when he’s sporting these (which is more often than I might like to admit). The long sleeve onesie ($32) is perfect for the colder weather. I’ve also bought these mittens ($6.50) and jeans ($32) and been pleased.
PS: Alex’s baby gym is from Ikea ($25).
I’ve been waiting months to share an amazing resource with you. My superb acupuncturist, Nancy Park, has finally expanded her practice and is taking new patients. She singlehandedly helped me through a difficult and high-risk pregnancy. Name a pregnancy symptom (hormone swings, swelling, fatigue, nausea) or any aliment really, and she can help alleviate it. Her massages are out of this world and any visit to her is both healing and relaxing. She is also incredibly gentle and wise. Truly one of best acupuncturists in New York City.
For those of you who’ve never been to an acupuncturist, you really don’t feel the needles, they are TINY. Nancy specializes in treating pregnant women, women struggling with infertility and anyone who has chronic pain.
Nancy Park
145 West 57th Street (between 6th and 7th Avenues)
New York, NY 10019
212 974-7240
nancy AT parkhealingarts.com
PS: She treats my husband too (so she’s not just for women!).
