tooty fruity

I love cloth diapers.  I love that someone out there has put thought and care into what covers my baby's bottom and what takes care of her... errrm... business.  Lately it seems that the trend in cloth is all about style and sustainability.  In all the shopping I've done and all the different types and brands I've looked at, I have found nothing cuter (not to mention affordable, soft, and top-notch) than Little Owls diapers from The Littlest Forest.  Made from 100% organic cotton and lined with super-soft and absorbent bamboo fleece, these diapers are crafted with care.  They fit Lil nice and snug even on those skinny legs of hers, and in too-sweet prints like whales, citrus fruits (pictured here), and a really cool brown geometric pattern, they look as good as they perform.  Pair these fitted diapers with one of the Little Owls organic merino covers (arriving to you pre-lanolized, thankyouverymuch), and you've got an all-natural leak-proof diaper.

Little Owls for my Little Peach

It's amazing that a diaper can inspire today's look, isn't it?  I found this lace-trimmed shirt in a soft lemony yellow at a children's consignment shop in Williamsburg called The Flying Squirrel.  And how could I pass up a chance for Lil to wear her orange slice knee-highs, especially with a butt as perfect as this one!

She's got BabyLegs, and she knows how to use them

Lil's world of citrus tones

Lil hadn't played with her music cube in a while, and since it coordinated so nicely, I thought a few rounds of Twinkle, Twinkle were in order.

a miracle

 Before you think I'm going to get all mushy about what a wonderful thing babies are, let me stop you.  Today was anything but wonderful.  The eruption of Lil's first tooth was accompanied by an eruption of cries and bona fide baby tears.  Such emotions from this wee person made it very difficult to get -and stay- dressed for the day.  In the end I went back to the basics and pulled out something called the Miracle Blanket which is basically a straight jacket for babies, but without all the straps and buckles.  And just like the criminally insane, small babies love to be wrapped tightly.  Lil hadn't been swaddled in a while, so I wasn't sure it'd work, but sure enough, she managed to produce a smile.

comforted... or crazy?

Once Lil had perked up, we moved on to the look of the day.  I found this Fair Isle sweater "dress" that was actually part of a set which included little knitted britches and a matching hat.  The bottoms are too big for Lil, plus she's more mod than that. I found argyle BabyLegs in complimentary colors, and a diaper cover from Best Bottom diapers in strawberry shortcake. 

miss mod

I really love baby clothes that have real pockets.  I'm sure any day now Lil's going to find them useful.

Lil contemplates mixing patterns

black and white and cute all over

 

 

In honor of today's outfit, all of today's photos are in black and white.  This is actually a different black velour romper from one she wore on another rainy day.  This one makes her look like a fuzzy baby ninja. She's wearing black and white Trumpette bow-tie socks for a little added pizazz. 

Today's entry is a bit short because Lil spent the afternoon visiting friends while Mama ran to an appointment down in Park Slope.  To make up for today's brevity, here's a video of Lil cooing:

spoiler alert: kinda nothing happens.

baby meet-up

Lil's first play clothes

Today Lil and I headed over to a cafe near McCarren Park to meet up with a few other mamas with babies around Lil's age. We are so glad to get to meet new people who live in our neighborhood, especially people our same age (both Lil and Mama).  In this group, Lil definitely has some competition in the best-dressed department.  There was one baby in particular who caught my eye, a little sweet pea named Agnes.  You'd never guess by looking at this wee sweetie, but she's actually 2 weeks older than Lil. Agnes was dressed in khaki and lime green, a perfect palette for early spring.  Her little jacket features a flower applique, and she even wore lime green maryjane socks from Trumpette... too cute! 

Agnes est trés chic!

You may think our activities would be limited with such small babies.  Indeed, the babies themselves don't do much more than eat, sleep, and spit up,  but the meet-up is also for the mamas.  No matter how many people you know who have or have had kids, there's nothing quite like finding other (new) parents with babies the same age, who all live in the same neighborhood.  Even though our main connection is our babies, I'm willing to bet we'll find we have much more in common than our kids.

Thanks to Gracie for the ivory corduroy overalls and polka dot bodysuit!

Lilli-Weissen

Lil's on the go again, this time chillin' at Radegast Beer Garden in Williamsburg. Mama & Papa ate several bratwurst and a mug or two of palm ale, while Lil just nommed on her shoulder straps. Before you accuse us of being unfit parents, know this garden is filled with kinders... a kindergarten of sorts!

Lil is wearing her favorite teddy bear hoodie, and her first organic cotton drool bib. This one features a cute bunny, and is perfect for chewing on.

three months!

Every baby gets dressed up special on their birthday, but Lil gets a special outfit and pictures practically every day.  On her anni-birth-ary I wanted one of those pretty benchmark photos, like one that you'd put in the baby book (if I had a baby book).

In honor of her one-quarter birthday, spring, and next week's Easter celebrations Lil is sporting a lovely pleated cotton dress with matching pleated bonnet (thank you, Miss Mary).  If you're curious why we're not saving this perfect little frock for Easter Sunday, it's because we also received the same outfit in yellow!

happy quarter birthday, my little one!