Thursday, 12 June 2014
Going Against The Grain: Buying Heirloom Quality to Last a Lifetime
We live in a largely disposable society. On average, each human produces over 100 tons of trash over the course of a lifetime. Adopting an heirloom-mindset goes against the mentality of a disposable society but think of this: When we buy quality products that are made to last we are increasing the demand for quality, well-made items. If we as individuals make the switch, we can slowly effect cultural change.
Is this going to end up in the trash in a year or two or will it be useful and treasured for years to come?
Look for items that have durable finishes, are made from real wood (not veneers), can be easily repaired when the need arises. Avoid items that look good on the surface but will wear out quickly and are difficult and even impossible to repair.
Heirloom quality items do cost more upfront but they are built to last - for your lifetime and even longer. Your descendants may well be able to use the same items years from now. Choosing quality items helps to reduce your trash output, is less expensive over the span of a lifetime and can be passed on as meaningful heirlooms to your children and grandchildren.
Wednesday, 28 May 2014
Bamboo Diapers: Good For Baby & Good For the Earth
Based on rough calculations, if you change your baby six times a day until the age of three, you will use over 6000 disposable diapers. Think of the impact on our landfills for families with more than one child!
With that in mind, many parents are exploring options for using reusable diapers made from a combination of bamboo and cotton with disposable liners. The big benefit of bamboo is that it is super absorbent and also hypoallergenic - not to mention the environmental benefits.
Bamboo diapers allow you to purchase as many waterproof outer shells as you require, so this can even work for super busy parents. There are many attractive designs available so you can mix and match with your baby's outfits. You simply insert a flushable, biodegradable bamboo/cotton liner and change and wash the outer cover as needed.
Bamboo/cotton reusable diapers are perfect for delicate newborn skin, offering breathable fabric and soft elasticized waistbands and side tabs that can adjusted as your baby grows. Bamboo will keep your baby warm and dry, trapping wetness in the core and away from sensitive skin, with double gussets to prevent leaks.
Although disposable diapers offer a lot in terms of convenience, the environmentally-friendly aspects of bamboo diapers combined with the benefits to baby have many parents making the switch.
Friday, 16 May 2014
Why Are Organic Babies Toys Best?
By choosing organic toys you can reduce your baby's exposure to toxins, pollutants and chemicals and make an eco-friendly choice since metal and plastic toys are not biodegradable and contribute to pollution, harming the environment.
Monday, 5 May 2014
Tips For Choosing Stuffed Animal Toys For Little Ones
Little ones love curling up with soft and cuddle stuffed animals and many will
- 100% organic fleece is soft, cuddly and safe for the tiniest little hands to cuddle and love. Best of all, it's machine washable.
- Look for seams that are completely sewn
- Outer features - eyes, nose and mouth - should be secured with safety hardware.
- Any clothing or accessories should be made from equally safe, child-friendly materials.
- Pay special attention to make sure there are no removable pieces that could be a choking hazard.
- Avoid toys treated with chemical flame-retardants. Natural fibers are best.
Vintage baby toys can tug at our heartstrings, but use caution when purchasing vintage toys that will be used for more than display. Safety regulations in the past were not as stringent as they are today, so take care to educate yourself when choosing stuffed animal toys for little ones. Organic stuffed animals are often hand-crafted and special attention is given to safety, so many parents opt for these products for their children.
Sunday, 30 March 2014
Spring-Inspired Names for Baby
Many vintage names are seasonal - related to the weather or inspired by nature and names are inspired by spring including flowers, butterflies, rain and the color green. If you are expecting a spring baby, here are some great baby names, just perfect for this season...
Girls Names:
- Cerelia
- Azalea
- Chloris
- Primavera
- April
- Chloe
- Dahlia
- Midori
- Verde
- Apioni
- Caprina
- Mariposa
- Lotus
- Fleur
- Saffron
- Fontanne
- Avril
- Calla
- Ivy
- Pascala
- Haruko
- Willow
- Maia
Boys Names:
- Kell
- Aviv
- Cedar
- Hawk
- Jarek
- Alvern
- Denver
- Vermont
- Tal
- Phoenix
- Atherton
- Wells
- vernon
- Haru
- Forrest
- River
- Maj
Monday, 17 March 2014
Four Leaf Clover Fun Facts From Stylish Vintage Baby
A four
leaf clover is recognized around the world as a symbol of good luck...
- On average, one four leaf clover can be found in 10,000 shamrocks.
- Some believe that finding a four leaf clover will bring fame, wealth, health and a faithful relationship.
- In the Middle Ages, children believed they could see fairies if they found a four leaf clover.
- The Guinness world record holder for the largest collection of four leaf clovers had 111,060 clovers collected since 1999.
- The most four leaf clovers found in the fastest time was set on May 20, 2010 with three four leaf clovers discovered in just 20 minutes.
- Abraham Lincoln forgot his four leaf clover on the day he was assassinated.
- Napoleon Bonaparte escaped an assassination attempted when he stooped down to pluck a four leaf clover he noticed on the ground.
- In rare cases, clover with more than five leaves have been found.
- The world record for most leaves ever discovered on a clover stem was 18 but that record was broken in 2008 when a 21 leaf clover was discovered.
- In western cultures, the hope, faith, luck and love are represented by each of the four leaves on a clover.
Happy
St. Patrick`s Day from Stylish Vintage Baby!
Sunday, 16 March 2014
Potty Training: The Differences Between Girls & Boys
Training a little one to transition from diapers to the potty or the toilet requires that you wait for him or her to be ready. When the child demonstrates an interest, you can get them excited by making it fun and rewarding them for their successes. Just be sure to make regular trips and if accidents happen - which they will - just carry on with the training process.
Whether you are training a little girl or a little boy, both usually start by sitting on a potty with both feet flat on the floor and legs apart, or on a toilet with a foot stool. Girls may learn more quickly, whereas boys tend to take their time and extra patience is needed when they learn to stand and take aim, while girls need to be taught how to wipe properly - from front to back.
Boys can be taught to aim by using Cheerios as targets. Make it fun by offering a sticker for success!
When more time is spent on the potty or toilet, you can help your little one to relax by playing music and letting them look at books.
For more information watch this informative video on Potty Training: Girls Vs. Boys.
Friday, 7 March 2014
Potty Training Tips from Stylish Vintage Baby
Potty-training
can be a stressful time for parents and little ones but there are
some great tips and tricks for making it fun and successful for
everyone.
The
key is to watch for signs that the child is interested and
developmentally ready. Comparing one child to the next is not helpful
because they are all different and putting pressure on a toddler may
actually delay the process.
There
are lots of potty-training products available from potty chairs to
seats that fit on a regular toilet as well as, pull-up training
pants. Some parents go all out and buy a variety of potty-training
props, while other parents decide to train the child right on the
toilet. What works and doesn't work often depends on the child. Consistency
is more important than the method that is used.
Rewards
such as pennies for a piggy bank or little treats or stickers work
very well as potty-training incentives and do a whole lot for
boosting the child's enthusiasm, making potty-training fun!
Encouraging
the child to sit on the toilet or potty every 20 minutes will help
them to get into a good routine and prevent accidents from happening.
Potty-training
is a time for parents and caregivers to give the child lots of praise
and encouragement. Demonstrate love, affection and pride in the
child's success. When accidents happen, stay positive and keep moving
forward.
Applying
these tips can go a long way in avoiding stress during potty-training
and ensuring success!
Monday, 2 December 2013
It's Cyber Monday!
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Thursday, 28 November 2013
A Thanksgiving Surprise from Stylish Vintage Baby
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Sunday, 24 November 2013
Holiday Gift Ideas from Stylish Vintage Baby
It's almost the end of November which means Thanksgiving is coming up quickly and the holiday season is on its' way! So now is a good time to make sure you don't miss anyone on your holiday list including the little ones.
Stylish Vintage Baby has some great Holiday Gift ideas so please join us on Pinterest to browse for inspiration or check out our Holiday Gifts section on our website.
Seasons Greetings from Stylish Vintage Baby!
Browse through our Holiday Gift Ideas and pick out darling vintage baby girls dresses, dainty little shoes, vintage baby boys outfits, classic baby accessories, and vintage nursery and playroom furniture perfect for babies and toddlers.
Friday, 11 October 2013
Ideas for Vintage Halloween Costumes
Ideas for Vintage Halloween Costumes
Halloween is coming soon. Here are some
great vintage-inspired costume ideas:
If you want to dress in a vintage
costume from the 1920s, you could go as:
- Flapper
- Barbershop Quartet
- Cigarette Girl
- Gatsby Girl
If you would like to put together a
vintage costume inspired by the 1950s, what about...- Soda Shop Sweetie
- Elvis Presley
- Greaser
- Rockabilly Rebel
- Starlet
- Varsity Vixen
Costume props:
- Sideburns
- Beehive
- Poodle Skirt
- Patch Letter Jacket
- Sock Hop
- Eton Jacket
- Leather Jacket
- Skinny Black Tie
- White Jumpsuit
- Pompadour Wig
- Rock and Roll Glasses
- Cat-eye Rhinestone Glasses
To look like you stepped out of the
1960s, you could dress up for Halloween as a...
- Blonde Bombshell
- Flower Child
- Go Go Dress
- Flower Power
- Woodstock Diva
- Love Child
- Go Go Boots
- Hippie Chick
- Cheerleader
- Sonny & Cher
- Disco King
Props for your vintage Halloween
costume:
- Bell Bottoms
- Peace Signs
- Hippie Wig
- Afro Wig
Here are some ideas for 1970s vintage
style Halloween costumes:
- Dancing Queen
- Boogie Babe
- Disco Queen and King
Props for your costume:
- Disco Ball
- Polyester
- Flared Pants
If you want to put together a
vintage-style 1980s Halloween costume, you could choose:
- Headbanger
- Valley Girl
- Hair Band Maniac
- Heartbreak Rocker
- Band Groupie
- Rock Vixen
- Rock Star
- Rock God
Props for your vintage-inspired
costume:
- Zebra-print Pants
- Plaid Skirt
- Safety Pins
- Black Lace
- Metal
- Neon Bracelets
- Fishnet Gloves
- Slot Glasses
Whatever you and your kids decide to
dress up as, use your creativity and have fun.
Happy Halloween!
Wednesday, 25 September 2013
Stylish Vintage Baby Presents... Tips For Preserving and Storing Vintage Clothing
Stylish
Vintage Baby Presents... Tips For Preserving and Storing
Vintage Clothing
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| Heirloom Preservation Bag |
Here
are some tips for preserving and storing your vintage baby clothing
and special occasion sets:
Tip
#1: Use Cotton Heirloom Preservation Bags For Storage
- fresh cedar
- lavandin
- lemongrass
- mint
If
your storage closet or chest smells of mothballs try lightly sanding
and then using one of these safe and effective deodorizers:
- dry coffee grounds
- charcoal briquettes
- newspaper
- aromatic cedar blocks or chips
For
those who love vintage baby clothing and special occasion garments,
these tips can help you to preserve and store your vintage treasures
for many years to come. To read the full version of this article on our website please see: Tips For Preserving and Storing Vintage Clothing
Monday, 23 September 2013
Stylish Vintage Baby Presents: Special Occasion Outfits for Baby
Special
Occasion Outfits for Baby
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| Cotton & Lace Gown |
When
a baby is born it is a time of great joy and many special events and
observances take place during the first year of life - homecoming,
meeting the family, religious ceremonies, birthday parties and more!
With
your little one being the center of attention, this is your chance to
show off your fashion sense in true vintage style.
Stylish
Vintage Baby's latest article 'Special Occasions Outfits for Baby'
will give you lots of tips and suggestions for choosing the best baby
outfits for every special day.
Wednesday, 18 September 2013
Cleaning Tips For Preserving Vintage Clothing
Cleaning
Tips For Preserving Vintage Clothing
Vintage
baby clothing is constructed from high quality materials that are
known for their ability to withstand the test of time. To keep your
treasured baby garments in optimum condition, there are advised
methods for washing and cleaning to preserve these precious clothing
items for many years.
Review
some tips and tricks for keeping your vintage baby clothing in great
shape with gentle washing procedures in Stylish Vintage Baby's
article:
Cleaning Tips For Preserving Vintage Clothing
Cleaning Tips For Preserving Vintage Clothing
As
well, have a look at our Quick Guide to Lulla Smith Fabrics
Friday, 13 September 2013
Stylish Vintage Baby Presents: It's All In a Day's Work... for Toddlers!
Stylish
Vintage Baby Presents: It's All In a Day's Work... for Toddlers!
Here
are some simple, toddler-appropriate chores that you can try out with
your little ones:
- Picking up toys, books and clothing
- Feeding & caring for the family pet
- Wiping up spills & messes
- Dusting
- Carrying & putting away grocery items
- Setting & clearing the table
- Making the bed
- Raking leaves
- Shoveling snow
You
can encourage your child to do chores according to their age and
ability with the use of chore charts. Marking completed chores each
day with a sticker, a check mark or a magnet is a simple way of
tracking your child's successful completion of each task and it never
hurts to reward good behavior with a trip to the local park, the
library or even an ice cream treat. When you reinforce positive
behavior with a reward, your child will grow to appreciate the value
of hard work!
Thursday, 12 September 2013
Wearing Vintage With Style
If you
want to incorporate vintage
style into
your everyday wardrobe or you want to adopt a vintage
look
for a special occasion, it's important to find the proper balance.
You need to blend just the right amount of vintage
and contemporary elements to add that special vintage
charm
to your outfit. The key is to not go overboard or end up looking like
you're wearing a costume.
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| Vintage Gloves |
For tips on Wearing Vintage With Style check out our article!
Tuesday, 10 September 2013
Father Knows Best: Instilling Vintage Values In Your Kids
Stylish Vintage Baby loves all things vintage including vintage values. Children
with a strong character are better equipped for handling issues like
bullying and resisting negative influences. When parents work to
instill timeless values foundational to character development,
children grow up with a positive value system, allowing them to grow
into happier people and better citizens.
Some
parents think that it's too early to teach values to a toddler or
preschooler, but research shows that these values can be instilled in
children before their fifth birthday and it is possible to make them
stick.
What
are some of the key foundational values to help build your child's
character?
- Kindness, compassion & empathy
- Gratitude, forgiveness & honesty
- Integrity, patience & confidence
- Responsibility, generosity & determination
- Openness, fairness & confidence
How
can parents instill these values in their children?
- Model the behavior in everyday life and teach by example.
- Get your child involved in community endeavors and volunteer work.
- Show respect for authority.
- Apologize and make amends when the need arises.
- Talk to your children and openly share your emotions.
- Set boundaries, communicate expectations and set limits.
Monday, 9 September 2013
Stylish Vintage Baby Presents... Lulla Smith's Vintage Luxury Couture Designs
Stylish Vintage Baby is proud to offer the vintage luxury couture designs of Lulla Smith. Lulla
Smith has earned a truly luminous following - from real life royal
princes and princesses to Hollywood royalty like Courteney Cox &
David Arquette, and superstar couple Tom Cruise & Katie Holmes. Choose from gorgeous Dupioni Silk, rich Silk Velvet, natural Organic Fleece, quality Laundered Linen, hand-embroidered Silk Organza and vintage Seersucker. You will definitely find the perfect little nest for your sweet baby in this gorgeous collection! Here is a quick guide to the luxurious fabrics used in Lulla Smith's designs:http://stylishvintagebaby.com/pages/GuideToLullaSmithFabrics.htm
Saturday, 7 September 2013
Stylish Vintage Baby Presents: Penny Candies & Vintage Treats
Stylish
Vintage Baby Presents: Penny Candies & Vintage Treats
Did
you know that 65% of candy bars currently in production have been
around for more than 60 years? How many vintage candies from years
gone by were your childhood favorites? You may be surprised by how
many old fashioned candies are still just as popular as they were in
the past.
Vintage Candy: Pre 1920s
- Beemans Gum
- Butterfingers
- Canada Mints
- Candy Corn
- Black Jack Gum
- Charms
- Chiclets
- Doublemint Gum
- Goo Goo Clusters
- Good & Plenty
- Hershey's Chocolate
- Juicy Fruit Gum
- King Leo Soft Peppermint
- Lifesavers
- Moon Pie
- Necco Wafers
- Sen Sen
- Switzer's Licorice
- Tootsie Rolls
- Toblerone
- Whirly Pops
- Werther's Original Hard Candies
1920s
Vintage Candy:
- Abba Zabba
- Baby Ruth
- BB Bats
- Bit-o-Honey
- Bridge Mix
- Charleston Chews
- Black Cow
- Charms
- Chuckles
- Clove Gum
- Dubble Bubble
- Dum Dum Pops
- Goldenberg's Peanut Chews
- JuJubes
- Kits Taffy
- Milk Duds
- Milky Way
- Mounds
- Oh Henry!
- Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
- Sixlets
- Slo Pokes
- Squirrel Nut Zippers
- Teaberry Gum
- Unicorn Pops
- U-No
- Wax Lips, Fangs & Moustaches
- Zero
1950s
Vintage Candy:
- Atomic Fireballs
- Boston Baked Beans
- Bubble Gum Cigarettes
- Candy Necklace
- Good n' Plenty Licorice
- Hot Tamales
- Tootsie Pop
1970s
Vintage Candy:
- Appleheads
- Bazooka Bubble Gum
- Fun Dip (Lik M Aid)
- Pixy Stix
- Pop Rocks
- Ring Pop
Discontinued
Vintage Candy:
- Abba Zabba Chocolates
- Chicken Dinner Candy Bar
- Dr. Pepper Gum
- Gatorade Gum
- Pepsin Gum
- Wax Fingernails, Harmonicas and Moustaches
- Whistle Pops
- Yoo-Hoo Chocolate Bar
Banned
& Controversial Candy:
- Kinder Eggs: This German candy egg with a milk chocolate shell, white chocolate layer and hollow center containing a toy has been banned in the USA and deemed a choking hazard with fears that the small parts contained in the plastic capsule could be dangerous to children under the age of three. In fact, the USA has banned any candy containing non-food items like small toys.
- Candy Cigarettes: (banned in Finland, Norway, Ireland, Turkey and Saudi Arabia)
- Lollipipe: (real pipe classed as 'candy' rather than 'paraphernalia')
- Road Kill Gummis: (Kraft halted production in response to outcry by animal rights activists)
- Valentine's Candy Hearts: (banned in some schools)
- Maoam Candy: (caused a huge uproar in England due to suggestive imagery on the packaging)
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