#80 Rocking Chair

It's no secret that sometimes when the nesting craze hits expectant parents, it can be easy to go a bit overboard & end up with things that aren't needed & are never used.

However you can also end up in the opposite situation where something you dismissed as frivolous, really would have been quite incredibly nice, if not necessary, to have.

That was the case for me & the concept of a feeding chair. I realised that not having one was a mistake quite early on in the piece but had a strange (but unfortunately not uncommon)  little stubborn thing going on with myself that stopped me from rectifying the situation & as a result spent about a year in odd & uncomfortable nighttime feeding positions while dreaming of a comfy chair.

I'm now a bit in love with the Nurseryworks sleepytime rocker nursery chair - Ecru....

      

I have that first chair bookmarked as a bit of a dream for any possible future babies...

I think perhaps I would spend a lot more time accidentally sleeping in the nursery in a chair like that? But surely worth it?

The Nurseryworks chairs aren't cheap however, available from bebe online for $1249.95 & the stool for $699.95 with 10% off for bebe VIP members.

So I think that for me, this will be an inspiration chair...

Cx

#79 Portable Baby Chair

About a year ago a friend of mine bought the Little Beetle portable baby chair, a fabric chair that slips over most chairs (except for those that are very high backed), fastening securely at the back. I had never seen one before but quickly wished I had, it's such a handy little thing.

Great for holidays, visiting friends & family, as well as for cafes & restaurants. When you aren't using it it folds into it's own pocket & fits easily into your bag, it only weighs 160 grams so it's not like your lugging anything around in exchange for the convenience!

 

It's suitable for children who can sit unaided - 16kgs & is safety approved to Australian, US & European standards.
It's fully machine washable & is available in green, red & bright stripes.
You can find it online for $39.95 from Haggus and Stookles

Also available from Haggus and Stookles are these nifty little pieces..
The OnTray Trolley Snack Tray - clicks on to trolley handle & has a slide off lid: $12.99, Munchee Mug Snack Cup - stops snack spills (sultanas! argh!) as the lid is only open when the child's hand is inside: $12.95,  Baby U Juice Box Buddies - stops little ones squeezing juice boxes everywhere: $6.95

  

All 3 are BPA free & available in a range of colours.
We were given the Munchee Mug & both Master C & I love it. I'm particularly happy to not be wasting so much time crawling around on my hands & knees on the hunt for escapee snacks!

Cx

#52 Sew Liberated

For a while now I've been a follower of Meg McElwee's blog Sew Liberated, I check in every now & then to dream of having talent such as hers & resolve to buy one of her books & give it a go! I do need to stop waiting for my local fabric store to get in more copies & just order it via her website.

This is the pattern that took me to Sew Liberated in the beginning & made me an instant fan, the sweet pea pilot cap modeled by her very cute first-born Finn.

 

Since then I've fallen in love with the huck finn hat...

 

this oh so cute apron...

 

this very comfy looking mei tai baby carrier...

 

This embroidered placemat & these fabric number cards. Sweet much?

 

Those things & a billion others. Plus, I'm just in awe of her really. Once you've seen her blog you'll understand why!

Meg's original book of 20 sewing projects is called Sew Liberated & signed copies from her website cost $21.95. Now I'm no maths genius, but I'm fairly certain that means that you would be paying just over $1 per marvelous pattern?

The second book Growing Up Sew Liberated is due out on June 14th & costs a whole $1 more than the first... That's enough maths for me for one day though.

 

I want that teepee....

Cx