Beyond the Crib
So you are having a new baby! You've turned the spare room into a nursery. You're done painting and decorating. You even bought a new crib, maybe some baby bedding too.
Now to complete your nursery, this lens will show you all the accessories you might need. I will illustrate the "list"Â using pictures of my handmade custom nursery accessories as well as selections of the featured accessories from Amazon.
The last module will focus on my handmade custom nursery accessories. Hope this will be of help, especially to the expecting parents and those who have little ones.
Contents at a Glance
How It All Started
My work at home story
I became a stay at home Mom after the birth of my daughter. I was so enthusiastic when I took the decision to stay at home with her, not knowing how hard it will be. I was tired of the working outside the home routine, and was looking forward to this change of pace.I have been now staying at home for a little more than two years. I have seen it all: from the overwhelming joy to the extreme exhaustion. Despite the hard work and dedication necessitated by the early parenting I am still enjoying being a full time stay at home Mom.
While each step of a child's development has its own challenges, I personally think that the hardest to tackle are those during baby's first year, thanks to their nature. Those challenges are physically demanding, not to mention financially. Now that my daughter has well past her first year, she is now a happy toddler, I have more time to think about projects that I could do to contribute to my family's earning.
A Mom starting a work at home during baby's first year could find herself easily irritable. Babies are still very exigent and not quite independent from their principal care giver at such young age. I would suggest postponing working at home until your baby is at least fourteen month-old if the family can afford the wait.
Having a new baby increases expenses in many ways and it is understandable that Moms want to do all they can to contribute to their family's finances. The arrival of a new baby causes changes in the family life, in all of its aspect. Financially, the difference is even more striking for families that go from two incomes to one.
My family was no exception to this fact and I started thinking about an additional source of income. I was highly motivated but I did not want to further strain our finances by investing a large amount of money, which we did not have anyway, so I figured I had to work with the resources already available to us, to me.
I put my sewing skills to work and started making simple but useful baby bedding items. Then it occurred to me that I cannot go door to door and sell them so I went online and searched inexpensive ways to run an online store. I have never created a website in my life, but I was determined to help my family and ready to defy any obstacles. I learned a lot through my searches and readings. Then one day I found out that with some basic knowledge of HTML I could really use one of those website builders to create my very own website! I worked right at it with all the willingness, the time and the courage it required and now I am proud to have my own website.. Hard work does pay off.
However, having an online store is not the end of my endeavor, there are still a lot to do to keep my boutique running, one of which is promoting it. Let us not forget that creating an additional income was the goal at the first place. Owning an online store is just one of the means to achieve it.
Now I am a very busy work at home Mom, taking care of my daughter, my family, my customers and promoting my website. I agree it requires strong willingness, patience and dedication, but believe me, it is rewarding.
My Crib Bedding Lenses
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Everything Stokke: Baby Products, Crib Systems and Custom Bedding to Fit
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Stokke is a Norwegian company that specializes in children´s furniture and equipment. Its headquarters are located in Ĺlesund, Norway. The company is lead by Kristine Landmark, CEO. Stokke sells its products through selected retailers in many countr...
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Unique and Custom Baby Crib Bedding
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This lens features my quality handmade baby bedding, most of which is custom-made. I think it is cool to let my customers choose their own fabric, send it to me so I can make their crib bedding out of it. That will make my crib sets unique because I...
Diaper Stacker
The advantages of having a diaper stacker? Well, for starters, you know where to find a diaper when you need one. Not only that, your baby's diapers are nows organized, easy to reach and you can see when you are running low.A diaper stacker can be made very simple or sophisticated. It can be made out of a variety of colors, patterns and fabric types. Features such as ruffle, piping, ties and embroidery can be added to give your diaper stacker a more recherché look.
Diaper Stacker on Amazon
Prince Lionheart Diaper Depot Clear
Very handy, this diaper dispenser holds baby's changing supplies. It attaches easily to the changing table with a hook in the back. Container is made of a sturdy clear plastic.
List Price: $15.99
Usually ships in 24 hours
Bebe Star Butterfly Dreams Diaper Stacker
This lovely diaper stacker comes with a butterfly embroidery in the front. It coordinates with other Bebe Star Butterfly Dreams products.
List Price: $41.99
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Tadpoles Basics Lavender Gingham Diaper Stacker
This diaper stacker is made of a lavender gingham fabric and has solid lavender fabric trim. It has three fabric hanging ties. The material is 100% cotton and is machine washable.
The diaper stacker coordinates with other Tadpoles Basics nursery items.
List Price: $14.99
Usually ships in 3-5 business days
Cotton Tale Designs Pirates Cove Diaper Stacker
Very unique and fun, this Pirates Cove diaper stacker has two brown hanging ties. It is machine washable.
Main colors are black and white.
List Price: $37.99
Usually ships in 24 hours
Tiddliwinks Under the Sea Diaper Stacker
Embroidered with a green octopus pal in the front, this diaper stacker holds about 24 diapers. It is machine washable.
List Price: $15.99
Usually ships in 24 hours
Changing Pad Cover
Covering a changing pad is just a great idea that really simplifies your life. Effectively, your changing pad cover will allow you to easily keep your changing station spotless. Invest in a couple of covers and use one while the other is in the washer. They securely fit to the changing pad and are easy to remove.Now the advantage of having the covers custom-made? You can have them in any fabric you like, well at least when you order through me. As you can see, they do not have to be in solid colors.
Changing Pad Cover on Amazon
Extra-Thick Cotton Terry Changing Pad Covers - Set of 2
Covers are soft and thick, all-cotton design with the following features:
* Naturally absorbent terrycloth
* Elasticized edges
* Fits most changing pads
* Machine wash
List Price: $17.99
Usually ships in 24 hours
JoJo Designs Changing Pad Cover - Bumble Bee
The Bumble Bee changing pad cover matches the JoJo Designs Bumble Bee Baby Bedding Set. It fits all changing pads up to 17" x 33".
List Price: $23.99
Usually ships in 24 hours
Contour Changing Pad Cover -Sherpa Cloth Color: Blue
This Soft sherpa cover has the ideal color and the softness to comforts baby. Besides it is machine washable.
List Price: $19.99
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Simmons White Knit Contoured Changing Pad Cover - 2 PACK
Material is 100% terry cloth fabric and is machine washable. The cover secures with an elastic band and fits any standard changing pads.
List Price: $45.00
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Stokke Care Changing Pad Terry Cover - Turquoise
This 100% cotton terry cover fits perfect and washes up nicely.
Also available in orange. By Stokke
List Price: $29.99
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Hamper
I prefer small hampers in the nursery. That is why I make cute mini-hampers that hang for convenience. The size is perfect for little items such as soiled bibs and burp cloths... but of course you can throw in more stuff.I like to say, small is the new big, when it comes to hampers. Nobody disliked those mini-hampers so far and they look rather cute, don't they? So you might want to try a different kind of hamper. I mean by that this kind.
Hamper on Amazon
Sassy Flower Pop Up
This is an instant portable storage for clothes and toys!
Made of durable nylon, it pops up and folds flat for easy storage and transportation.
List Price: $17.99
Usually ships in 24 hours
ORE Originals Hamper Stripe
This hamper is great.....cool canvas print, tall and slender, and has really nice straps for carrying down to the laundry room.
List Price: $40.00
Redmon White Contemporary Country Laundry Hamper
This hamper has a great look and a touch of simple elegance. It also has an enamel coating for durability, appearance, and ease of cleaning. It features hand grips on sides for portability.
Dimensions: 18 1/2"W x 24"H x 13"D
Assembly is required.
List Price: $49.99
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Casual Home Tuckaway Hamper
This beautiful hand-woven storage is very durable yet soft and flexible. The canvas liner is machine-washable.
The hamper is perfect for storage throughout your home.
Dimensions: 6.5" H x 16.25" W x 12.12" D
List Price: $12.99
Usually ships in 24 hours
Window Valances
A valance is a window treatment that is often used in the nursery. It is simply a short curtain either gathered or tab topped.Frequently, people spell the word valance with the vowel A following the first part of the word val: valance. However, spelling it with the vowel E in that same spot is also correct: valence.
Window valances do add charm to the nursery. Make them coordinate with your crib bedding to look even nicer.
Window Valances on Amazon
Babylicious Islands Valance
Valance is blue with white polka dots for a beautiful finishing touch in baby's room and with green, white and navy blue trim and tabs. The material is 100% cotton.
Release Date: 06/02/2006
List Price: $23.99
Usually ships in 24 hours
Nautica Baby Window Valance
Good quality for the price.
List Price: $26.99
Usually ships in 24 hours
Lambs & Ivy Sweet as a Daisy Window Valance
This valance fits any standard sized 36 inches by 48 inches windows. It is made of 100 % cotton and is machine washable. It measures 14 inches x 70 inches wide.
List Price: $29.99
Sumersault Wilbur Valance
Decorate the nursery window with Wilbur the happy cowboy donkey. This blue valance has fun appliqué and embroidery graphics. It will easily fit over any standard curtain rod
Dimensions: 18" L x 44" W
List Price: $34.99
Safari Valance
Material is a blend of polyester and cotton. The valance has cheerful neutral animal décor and colors, and is machine washable.
List Price: $15.99
Usually ships in 24 hours
Toy Bag
Usually, you tie your toy bag either on the side or at the end of your crib. However, a toy bag can also be hung on the nursery wall. Add ruffle to a simple toy bag and you will achieve an elegant and chic look. For decorative purpose, stick in a couple of beautiful stuffed animals to complete the ensemble.Moreover, a toy bag can be used as a storage for plushes and small toys to make it easy on to keep your baby's room tidy. Toy bags can be made reversible so you can use either side to coordinate with your nursery decor or just your mood!
Toy Bags on Amazon
Bebe Star Monkeying Around Toy Bag
Whether swinging from a vine or juggling bananas, these monkeys sure know how to have a good time! The fashionable pastel colors and high quality woven 100% cotton materials will bring a tons of fun to any nursery.
List Price:
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
The Frog Prince Toy Bag
Absolutely irresistible, this toy bag comes has an elegant design. The white and pastel neutral colors along with the frog appliqué make it just adorable.
List Price:
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Trend Lab Seersucker and Pique Toy Bag in Yellow
My favorite: yellow gingham and white piqué trim, machine washable. It keeps baby's toys within reach.
List Price: $14.95
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Decorative Pillows
If you chose a simple, classic bedding for your crib, adding a couple of decorative pillows will jazz it up.In this case, choose pillows that contrast, not blend, with the bedding set.
You can play with the fabric patterns (solid, geometric, non geometric) but also with sizes (small, regular, large)and shapes: (square, round, heart-shaped, neckroll or bolster). Have fun and enjoy.
Decorative Pillows on Amazon
Sumersault Eyelet Decorative Cushion
This white eyelet pillow matches with all kinds of nursery decor.
List Price: $19.99
Bubbles Decorative Pillows - Set of 2
You will love this unique star pillow set.
List Price: $29.00
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Lambs & Ivy Baby Aviator Decorative Pillow
Soft slate blue velour pillow features an embroidered applique airplane on the front. Measures 9" across.
List Price: $20.99
Lambs & Ivy Verona Decorative Pillow
Brown star on white background and yellow piping.
List Price: $19.99
Nursing Pillow and Cover
If you plan on nursing or are already nursing, do get a Boppy. You will appreciate your decision of getting one, believe me, I say it from my experience.Yes sometimes, they could be a little pricey and you may not find the pattern you like. The answer? Look for custom nursing pillow or if you do are not ready to go there, why not get a nursing cover? It will keep your nursing pillow clean and if it does get stained, you can easily remove and wash the cover.
Boppy and Covers on Amazon
Boppy Pillow with Slipcover - Cars
This is the one thing every new parent would not live without. Mom can use it while breastfeeding and Dad while bottle feeding. Use it also for propping up the baby for cute pictures!
List Price: $34.99
Usually ships in 24 hours
Boppy Newborn Lounger
This is perfect for a newborn: soft fabric, small, portable, soft filling, supports a newborn perfectly.
List Price: $29.99
Usually ships in 24 hours
Boppy Cradle In Comfort Bouncer - Blue
This is such a great product! Very soft material, very easy to put together. The sounds (including water sounds that babies love) and music are a great addition. You can adjust the volume to 3 different levels.
Highly recommend product, it is definitely worth the price.
List Price: $54.99
Usually ships in 24 hours
Customize It!
Are you interested in having any of these listed accessories custom-made? I can help: I make quality custom bedding and nursery accessories for less.It all started with Oh Petit Bébé, my online baby boutique. Being a stay at home Mom, I decided to use my sewing skills to contribute to my family's earning. My website is the medium that allows me to reach out to my customers. It features my custom handmade baby bedding and accessories.
Interested? Send in your fabrics and I will deliver the most beautiful custom items for your baby. Quality and low prices guaranteed.
The illustrations on this lens --except for the Amazon products-- are samples of my custom baby items.
What do you want to do now?
Visit my website to learn more.
View more samples.
Find out my price range.
Find out the amount of fabric needed.
Find out how to order.
Thanks for visiting, please feel free to comment.
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Teddi14
Awsome lens. Beautiful items! I featured this lens on the Quality for Children group. :-) Posted September 21, 2008 |
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Dr_Joe
Very informative. Posted August 11, 2008 |
Great lens!! I cannot believe how in-depth your detail is on this site. I wanted to add my Cute Baby Accessories website here in case you wanted to refer to it. ">
Posted August 10, 2008
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Anahid
Hi: beautiful items, I gave you five star. Please visit my lens when you get the time. Thanks Anna Posted June 13, 2008 |
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herbie66
Welcome to the 'Pregnancy and Baby' Group Posted June 12, 2008 |
