With all that glorious weather that we have been having, who can resist a trip to the park with the kids. There are certainly enough other folks with the same idea as myself. The local park was packed today! There were toddlers on swings, kids on slides and even more kids on the big climber that dominated the corner of the playground. It took me a minute, but then I realized that the reason why the kids loved it so much was that it was a giant dinosaur! That is certainly a far cry more sophisticated than the parks that I went to when I was a kid. When I looked around I realized that there were dinosaurs everywhere. The popularity of the park was testament alone to our fascination with those long-ago giants that roamed the land. Babybox.com understands children’s fascination with dinosaurs. That’s why we have lots of different dinosaur themed items in stock. Let’s take a look, shall we.

You can serve up dinosaur fun on this personalized plate. The Personalized Dinosaur Baby Plates are a bright, cheerful and decorative way to enjoy mealtime. The plate features a handpainted dinosaur design in the center and brightly colored dots bordering the edge. The plate can be personalizated with your baby’s name to make it extra special. Available in two sizes. Makes a great gift.

Get wrapped up in luxury even at bath time with our personalized dinosaur towel! Your little boy will love bathtime with his personalized towel. Each terry cloth towel is lined in soft, decadent minki and personalized for your favorite bathing buddy. Perfect for toddlers and roomy enough to use for years. This is simply one of the most plush and softest towels you will find anywhere.

This “Dinosaur Lake” wall art from Oopsy Daisy by Justine Bassett & Jill Bachman is a gathering of children’s pre-historic favorites all beautifully drawn. This top quality canvas reproduction is made using the Giclee printing process and has the look and feel of an original painting. Each canvas is stretched over wood bars, glass-free, and comes ready to hang! No framing is required. This is the ideal surface for kids’ rooms as there is no glass to break! Artwork is finished on all sides and comes with a wire hanger for wall mounting. It can easily be wiped clean with a soft, dry cloth. Makes a great gift idea. Designed by artist Justine Bassett & Jill Bachman and it comes with the designer’s biography attached to the back.

This gorgeous Dinosaur Canopy Iron Baby Crib by Corsican, is truly timeless and sure to coordinate with any room decor. Think big, think grand, think Dinosaur Baby Crib. This Jurassic marvel has ancient reptiles stomping along its canopy base. It’s hand crafted of iron and powder coated to resist the scratches from prehistoric giants. Skilled craftsmen uphold a tradition of hand-crafted beauty and attention to detail. The cribs have steel tubing, iron rods and aluminum castings and are some of the finest cribs available.

Jump up for Leap Year! We are bouncing around at Babybox.com today, having fun celebrating the extra day we get this month. Since we only get those extra  24 hours once every four years, it is worth a little jumping around, don’t you think? If we didn’t get them , we would eventually lose a whole lot more too, as over a 100 year period, without those leap years thrown in every 4 years, we would be minus 24 whole days! Of course for those born on February 29th, you remain forever young , at least according to your ID. So happy birthday to you young folks and Happy Leap Day to the rest of you!

Let’s start the fun with this whimsical wall art! This “Jumping Robot” wall art from Oopsy Daisy by Megan & Mendy Winborg is a very popular choice for boys as they generally love robots. This wall art is also available in three different sizes. This top quality canvas reproduction is made using the Giclee printing process and has the look and feel of an original painting. Each canvas is stretched over wood bars, glass-free, and comes ready to hang! No framing is required. This is the ideal surface for kid rooms as there is no glass to break! Artwork is finished on all sides and comes with a wire hanger for wall mounting. It can easily be wiped clean with a soft, dry cloth. Makes a great gift idea. Designed by artist Megan & Mendy Winborg and it comes with the designer’s biography attached to the back.

You can’t think about leaping without bringing the classic “Cow Jumped Over the Moon” nursery rhyme to mind. We have captured this charming rhyme in this beautiful baby crib by Corsican. Corsican has crafted extraordinary iron furniture for more than 40 years. They remain true to classic designs and attention to detail and through their custom designs – reflect the personal taste of each client.

The craftsmanship on this crib is truly old world style. Decorated with a blue cows jumping over yellow moons, this stunning canopy brings the nursery rhyme to life – great for both boys and girls! One side can be lowered, the other is stationary. Mattress height is adjustable. Shown here with an antique white finish. This iron crib has a vintage design. Beautifully handcrafted by talent craftsmen to meet current safety standards. For more than 40 years Corsican Furniture has manufactured iron furniture and accessories with a commitment to quality and attention to detail. Skilled craftsmen uphold a tradition of hand-crafted beauty and attention to detail. The cribs have steel tubing, iron rods and aluminum castings and are some of the finest cribs available.

Who has more fun jumping than a froggie! So after a day of pond and puddle jumping, wrap up your favorite amphibian fan in this adorable frog hooded towel. The soft, green, 100% cotton terry is accented with plastic eyes applied using extreme pressure. (Due to the addition of plastic pieces of this towel, we recommend adult supervision if it is to be used by children under the age of three, just to be on the safe side.) Made in U.S. Machine wash.

Say goodbye to bath time troubles!! Your little ones will beg you to bathe just so they can get out and wear these fun and imaginative hooded towels. These top quality, 100% cotton, hooded towels in a variety of unique styles. These 54″x30″ (plus hood) towels are big enough for kids from 2 to 8 years old and sturdy enough to last until they grow out of them.

There is another critter that has been known to jump and hop through nursery rhymes and children’s minds. Can you guess what it is? Why, bunny rabbits of course! This bunny mobile is made of 5 playful circular bunnies hopping, jumping and rolling along. The bunnies are in shades of grey and white which is ideal for newborns whose eyes.

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Today, allow me the pleasure in introducing one of Babybox.com‘s fabulous designers – Bratt Decor. Bratt Decor offers a quality product bar none, and their care and safety standards are beyond compare. We are proud to carry a wide range of their wonderful baby furniture, including wrought iron cribs, wooden cribs, four-poster cribs, dressers, armoires, change tables and more. While you can see the beauty of their furniture from pictures, we thought we would share a little more about the company behind these luxurious designs today.

bratt decor chelsea double dresser (antique silver)

Bratt Decor was founded in 1995 by Stephen and Mary Bauer. At the time, Mary was pregnant and just beginning the nesting phase with her first child. She searched high and low for the perfect crib that she could then design her first-born child’s room around, but kept on coming up empty. Finally, husband Stephen stepped up to the plate and designed the crib himself. With that first design, not only was Mary smitten with the crib, but an idea was born.

bratt decor chelsea bookcase (espresso)

And that idea was to start Bratt Decor so that other Mothers would have access to quality baby furniture that was beautiful and as individual as they were. Obviously they were right, as 17 years later the company has grown, changed and managed to attract a loyal following of happy customers that can’t help but love everything that Bratt Decor is.

bratt decor monogrammed armoire (white)

What Bratt Decor is, is nothing short of brilliant. With Stephen at the design helm, they create stunning

cribs to suit any taste, be it modern or more traditional. In addition to their signature cribs, they have also branched into other delightful children’s furniture, such as cradles, night stands, shelving and of course older children’s beds

. Mary is also an integral part of the business, in charge of marketing, sales and a continued vision that keeps the company as vibrant as they are. In fact, this family-run business proudly notes that even the two Bauer children are a big part of the testing and design of the products that bear the Bratt Decor mark.

From the moment that Bratt Decor came to be, the Bauers have put their heart and soul into the company. For them, children have always been first and foremost the most important part of their business. This is reflected in the comfort, design, and most importantly the safety of everything that they create. You will find no crib recalls from this upstanding company; a fact that gives more than peace of mind in the sometimes questionable crib retail business.

Babybox.com understands the value of that and this is why we are proud to offer our customers only the best for your children. We are mothers too. And we care.

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Rain, rain and more rain in the forecast for the week. Instead of moping about it, how about some music? The raindrops put me in mind of a song;

raindrops crib bedding set by oilo

Raindrops keep falling on my head

And just like the guy whose feet are too big for his bed

Nothin’ seems to fit

Those raindrops are falling on my head, they keep falling

sunny day baby blanket by sweet william

So I just did me some talkin’ to the sun

And I said I didn’t like the way he’ got things done

Sleepin’ on the job

Those raindrops are falling on my, head they keep falling

oopsy daisy wall art – find the key to your happiness by shelly kennedy

But there’s one thing I know

The blues he sends to meet me won’t defeat me

It won’t be long till happiness steps up to greet me

Raindrops keep falling on my head

Beautiful Mom Invitations

But that doesn’t mean my eyes will soon be turnin’ red

Crying’s not for me

Cause I’m never gonna stop the rain by complainin’

Because I’m free

Nothing’s worrying me.*

~~~

And on that note, hope you are keeping dry today!

* Lyrics by Burt Bacharach

Who would have known? Today is National Aviation Day in the US. Way back in 1939, President Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaimed that August 19th should mark this date to commemorate the history and glory of aviation. Why the 19th you wonder? Well it seemed appropriate, as it was Orville’s Wright’s birthday and he is credited with the first successful flight back in 1903. Those precious 12 seconds and 120 feet, began the age of flight that we take for granted today. With that first tentative soaring jump off the ground, the sky was no longer the limit. So today, we salute all that the Wright brothers helped to start and make possible. Babybox.com loves airplanes too, so watch out as we let them soar through our blog today.

Let’s go back to the start of the aviation age with a look at some vintage airplanes. The Vintage Airplanes sleigh crib by Sweet Beginnings brings an aviation theme to the room. The crib with its classic plane motif will enthrall your young pilot. Handpainted and made from fine wood, the crib is available in many colors so that you can truly customize the piece to match any child’s room or decor. There are three mattress height settings. This crib is heirloom quality and sure to be enjoyed for years to come. Here is the perfect start for a budding aviation enthusiast to come!

What better thing to hang over that vintage airplane sleigh crib, than an airplane mobile! Your little one can pretend to be a pilot while watching these small colorful airplanes flying over head. The bright red, yellow, blue and green planes float gently around a cloud and will delight your future aviator for hours. This mobile is mounted on strings and pre-assembled with the hanger system. You just need to “click” the single elements together. Made in Denmark. Makes a wonderful addition to any room.

When your child’s collection of airplanes gets too big for the top of the dresser, it might be time to look for more storage space. This vintage airplane hand painted toy chest by Art for Kids is the perfect thing! It is a great addition to any child’s room. Use it to store toys and other items and add fun to the room. Makes a great gift for that special boy in your life or even that little girl that can’t get enough of airplanes.

And if there aren’t enough airplanes in your child’s room, then why not hang some on the walls. This “Airport” Oopsy daisy Wall art by Jill McDonald, brings the thrilling and exciting world of airports and airplanes into your child’s room. This top quality canvas reproduction is made using the Giclee printing process and has the look and feel of an original painting. Each piece is stretched over wood bars with no glass to break and is equipped with a wire hanger on the back for easy wall displaying. No additional framing is necessary. Each canvas is decoratively finished along the 3/4 inch thick sides. It can be wiped clean with a soft, dry cloth. Makes a wonderful addition to any child’s room, playroom or even beach house. Designed by artist Jill McDonald and it comes with his biography attached to the back.

Heck, why not even dress your little aviation enthusiast in their own airplane pjs! Busy Bees classic vintage inspired loungewear is the ultimate statement in stylish lounging. Elastic drawstring waist, long sleeves and contrast button stitching in luxurious cotton. Airplanes pjs in a chic charcoal grey with grey piping. Sizes 12m, 18m, 2-12. This lounge wear will be your little guys favorite pjs for a long time to come.

And with that, we thank the Wright Brothers for starting us out on the right flight path to soar to the sky and beyond!

Babybox.com is still stretching our tired limbs and waking up from our long winter’s nap. We are in good company though, as bears yawn with rumbly tummies, frogs wriggle their stiff legs and skunks fluff up their sleep flattened tails. Birds soar across the sky heading North for their summer homes. And pasty-skinned people don capris and sandals in their will to capture the sun’s warming rays.

At Babybox.com, we have a mix of all of these creatures in our storehouse of goods. Pictured here is the sleepy frog that is now happily fishing on the riverbank. This Gone Fishin’ French Panel crib from Art for Kids features a sweet hand-painted scene of a little frog fishing! The base is a distressed creamy warm white finish with countryside fishing scenes on the panels and little duckling on the headboard. This is one-of-a-kind piece that will be passed down to future generations. The crib meets all current infant safety regulations and requires a standard crib mattress (not included). Adjustable mattress levels allow this crib to grow with your infant. The crib itself is hand crafted entirely of birch and alder woods. When standing at the headboard, the right side rail drops. A complete line of coordinating furnishings and accessories is available to match this crib. While you might not want to crawl right back into bed just now, it is a beautiful place to rest your head.

Over there is the rumbly bear preparing for his spring feast. We can offer him this darling personalized bear baby plate to eat off of. If you are thinking more people, it’s also a perfect gift for a birth, baptism, or christening. An adorable bear surrounded by bees and flowers sits at the center of this plate. The outside of the plate is decorated with your baby’s name and the date. The plate is available in Sage, Blue, Pink, Yellow, or Lavender and can be combined with a matching optional cup to make a great set. Plates measure approximately 8 1/4″ and all writing appears in lowercase letters. These are the perfect keepsake item that can be enjoyed now and for years to come.

And look at the birds soaring overhead. What kind are they – why ducks of course! This large fleece duck is very soft and is sure to become an object of comfort when going to sleep and something to cuddle with when waking up. Handmade in Israel, the ducks win hearts with their simplicity: there are no embellishments, no electronic sounds, no weird faces; just rich colors, clean lines, pronounced features. With long beak, floppy wings and a sweet disposition, these soft, fleece ducks make a great companion for your child. You will find a contrasting color on Ducky’s bill and on the underside of his wings. The ducky is made out of the softest of fleeces. There are no button features. Designed with softness and simplicity in mind, this is an excellent choice for the early stages. Soft to the touch and pleasing to the eye, each is carefully handcrafted with great attention to detail and designed to spark a child’s imagination. Now that you are awake, there are many hours of play ahead.

Whew, what is that smell? Oh right, the skunks have woken up as well. Oh well, this “Bandit Skunk” wall art from Oopsy Daisy by Sally Bennett won’t add any aroma when added to your child’s room. It is a depiction of a Skunk in soft colors and hues that adds vibrancy to the decor of any child’s room. This top quality canvas reproduction is made using the Giclee printing process and has the look and feel of an original painting. Each canvas is stretched over wood bars, glass-free, and comes ready to hang! No framing is required. An ideal surface for kids rooms, as there is no glass to break! Artwork is finished on all sides and comes with a wire hanger for wall mounting. It can easily be wiped clean with a soft, dry cloth. Makes a great gift idea. Designed by artist Sally Bennett and it comes with the designer’s biography attached to the back.

So welcome back to Babybox and welcome back to Spring!

I know that everyone is out shopping and fighting through the crowds right now. The malls are packed and the parking lots are enough to put you on Santa’s naughty list for several years to come as you weave in and out looking for that spot closest to the door. You fly by Santa in his red and green throne, but don’t you just want to stop and go over to hug that big guy? Maybe ask him to pretty please turn back the clock, so that you can be 6 again and wish upon a star? Or at least not have to stand in line a dozen deep to get that very last iPad for your teenage son, before whisking off to the grocery store to snag fixings for cookies and a gingerbread house that you will never have time to actually make?

Yeah, us too…

You know what though? We can help.

• We have clothing and cookie plates, gift baskets and gowns.
• There’s lots of books, blocks and baby paraphernalia here, all to be found!
• Just look at our crib section,
• And peruse nursery decor.
• Don’t forget about dear Mom before heading for the door!
• If you need rockers, we’ve got them
• Plus, so much more. What about playhouses and pedal cars?
• There’s even a boat in the store!
• From the walls to the floor, I think you will see
• That Babybox.com has you covered for Christmas ideas heartily

So stay away from the malls with their insane parking lots and lineups out the door, and do your shopping with us at Babybox.com. Plus don’t forget to enter to win our Turtle Twilight Giveaway contest at http://bit.ly/hOrq8h. And to sweeten the deal;

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Corsican Iron Canopy Crib - Stars

Art For Kids Bluebird Cottage Crib

Prince of Monaco Round Crib

Start your baby’s sleep habits off right by providing them with a comfortable and restful environment to lay their head.  Selecting a baby crib for your nursery is among the first and most important purchases you will make for your new child. BabyBox.com recognizes that exciting moment by offering one of the finest crib collections anywhere. We feature a wide range of styles, finishes, and materials including wood, hand painted designs, round cribs, iron frames, sleigh cribs, contemporary, classic, and custom made designs. Our fine crib collection features luxury designers; Art for Kids, Bratt Decor, Newport Cottages, DucDuc, All Things Creative, Sweet Beginnings, Oeuf, Offi, Q Collection Junior, Relics, Corsican and Gordonsbury. In addition, there are a variety of crib accessories including storage drawers, crib bedding, crib mattresses, nursery decor and coordinating furniture to go with any crib.

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“A pinch for an inch”, as the saying goes.

Well, your little tyke must feel like a pin cushion then, as they just seem to shoot up overnight some days. You can keep track with this handy dandy growth chart. This Oopsy daisy “Playground” growth chart with the picture of children playing will look wonderful in any nursery or child’s room. Your little one is going to grow quickly, so celebrate every magical milestone with this wonderful growth chart! Measuring 12″ x 42″, it is enough to take you all the way from infant to late toddler years. Along the way, there’s pure fun — the chart features whimsical images in eye-catching colors to compliment every child’s room. Five decorative colored nails are included to make tacking it up a snap, and a decorative grosgrain ribbon adds a festive touch. It can even be personalized with your child’s name, so they can be proud to show every inch they have grown along the way.

With all that growing going on, there is more places than the growth chart to note it. You know how quickly they grow out of their clothes. It seems like some outfits are worn once, then miraculously shrink in the wash and are just too darn small to be worn again. While you might blame it on the dryer, you really know that it  may simply be  just another growth spurt. So when you get that favorite sweet pima cotton shirt featuring a delicate lettuce leaf ruffled edge, you know you have to buy more than one. You are lucky as it is available in an assortment of colors to match any outfit, as well as sizes from 6 months all the way up to size 8! So stock up and you might get the chance to see it on more than one occasion.

All that growth might seem to amount to never-ending money to shell out, but Babybox has a solution.  The perfect way to save a penny or two while your little weed seems to be outgrowing everything in their path is this beautiful wooden convertible crib. The Isabella built to grow crib by Stanley Young America features carved spindles on three sides, a solid back with a curved shape and open sides, giving an open and airy appearance to this sturdy crib. The back and sides of the design feature graceful curves.  You can bring beauty and delight into your child’s life with the enchanting Isabella Collection.

Take your child from infancy to their teenage years with this Young America Built to Grow crib. Crafted to take the demands of childhood with grace and style, this crib converts safely and with ease to a toddler bed then a daybed and finally a full-sized bed. Plan for today, but be prepared for tomorrow. While the baby years might seem to last forever, we know all to well that little ones grow up faster than we could ever dream. Keep track of it all, as you watch them grow a little more every day.

The sun sets
and shadows creep
across the lawn
with today’s last leap.

A yawn escapes
your tiny smile
as pajamas swaddle
you in style.

Lullabies croon of
love held bright
as moon rays peak
in window’s night.