If I had a dime for every time I heard about a kid product that claims to “grow with your child,” I’d be a self-made millionaire. So when a product lives up to its name, it warrants a bit of praise. Hats off then to the HiLo Chair, one seat that’s worth saving. Not only is this kids’ chair nice to look at, but it works wonders in the kitchen. It starts out as standard high chair with tray, but because it has a dual-height adjustment, you can flip the chair upside down and, at the push of a button, the chair locks into place at its new height/size. That means you can count on using this sturdy chair from mushy peas on up to big-kid eating. And if you love the appropriately-named, culinary-inspired colors the HiLo Chair comes in, including blueberry, asparagus, portabello and even chocolate, you’ll consider this chair a welcome addition to your family’s kitchen. Getting the kids to eat their veggies? Sorry, you’re on your own there…
In a Nutshell: Feeding time gets fashionable with a high chair that converts to a child seat faster than you can boil water for spaghetti. Bon appetit!
As I sit here hunched over my computer, I can’t help but hear the parental voice in my head: “Shoulders back. Sit up straight.” Oddly enough, I correct my own 5-year-old’s posture almost daily. So that she and other kids won’t have to go through her formative years as a hunchback, Posture in Style has created an ergonomically designed line of children’s furniture that makes strained necks and achy backs a forgotten memory. Desks and chairs are completely adjustable, and the desktops can tilt to accommodate your child’s shift in focus. The swing-up keyboard trays are especially noteworthy (no carpel tunnel for future adults). And how great is it to change the height of the chair as your child grows. Aside from being practical–no need to buy new furniture for every growth spurt–these pieces are stylish, too. Wish my home office could benefit from these–can we get them in grown-up sizes, too?
In a Nutshell: Live vicariously through your child with this smartly designed furniture assortment, and save on those chiropractor bills once and for all.
If a man’s home is his castle, then a baby’s home is her sanctuary…at least that what moms would like it to feel like. Think about how less stressed you’d feel if you could sit with your baby in a comfortable glider for her umpteenth feeding of the day, read “Goodnight Moon” under a lamp you wish you could have in your bedroom and settle her down to sleep in bedding that is so stylish, it makes your comforter look like it’s been through the wash one too many times. The Oilo Collection of modern nursery decor and furnishings is one worth checking out. From pillows and crib linens that feature contemporary, bold graphics, to faux leather gliders that are buttery soft, each item in the line is a conversion piece that complements one another perfectly. We’re particularly partial to the bedding, whose clean lines really pop, and come in names that roll right off the tongue like Raindrops and Cobblestone (are you getting sleepy yet?). While this collection doesn’t come cheaply, consider that these products hail from a high-end design company that knows about creating the right look for your home firsthand.
In a Nutshell: Your little one will feel like a prince (or princess) in a room containing these regal
furnishings. And didn’t you always want to be queen anyway?
