MumsTheWurdUnique finds for hip parents and cool kids

As a mother of a toddler, and another little one following close behind, I’m   always on the lookout for a safe, fun, inspired toys for them. I’ve found just that in the Bugabike. Made from wood it’s right up my alley. I love that down the road, even if it were to end up in a landfill it’s not a huge lump of plastic to sit for all of eternity. I love eco-friendly pieces for my family. I think that this bike could very well end up as a family heirloom.
I could go on about how great this bike is. It’s so sturdy and my boy will be able to use it once my girl has outgrown it. I haven’t mentioned yet that it doens’t have pedals! Yes, you read that right, no pedals! This bike is for little ones to learn balance. No bulky training wheels that stick out and make early bike riding even more difficult. With this balancing system they move the bike with their feet while building confindence.
Besides all of it’s other qualities, the Bugabike is just so darn cute! We can easily bring it into our apartment in the evening, where she gladly sits on it all evening!
Since the year 2000 they have sold about 72,000 Bugabikes throughout the world. The Bugabike has received several awards, and has been tested by specialists.
Check out their website here

U*neaks are such a cute idea for a kids shoe!  It brings me back to the early days of the 80s, when I wore my Roos, except these are actually cool.  U*Neaks are a simple sneaker, but then you add the darling, dual sided socks, and voila!  They turn into a different pair of shoes with every change of socks!  They are soooooo cute!  

Noel’s little Camel Revs are so adorable, with or without the super cute socks.  Roo’s got a pair too, but she refuses to wear the socks. However, these socks totally liven up the shoe-Change the Sock, Change the Shoe!  Fun, huh?  The socks aren’t dull either-find Skulls & Extreme Sportsfor boys, or Zebras & Leopards for girls.  There are many selections of shoes and socks for both boys and girls.  

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When Ami Roberts, owner of Plum Tot, became a mom, like many of us, she jumped head first into the world of “baby things”. When she saw what was out there, she realized this world wasn’t pretty. Channeling her creative side, she came up with some products of her own that were not only functional, but stylish. Her second baby, Plum Tot, was born!

Ami has a knack for choosing gorgeous fabrics for her bibs, hooded towels, and burp sets, but her real claim to fame is the unique GO Blankie. The Go Blankie serves seven different purposes, and has a water resistant nylon back side to go with it’s soft minky top. “GO Blankie’s innovative design allows it to function as an outdoor play mat, stroller blanket, diaper changer, infant seat cover, baby cozy, front pack blanket, and nursing cover.” With a GO Blankie, you don’t have to worry about hauling around blankets, changing pads, and nursing covers. You’ve got it all-in-one! Isn’t that nice?

For 15% off of your purchase for the rest of July, use the promo code JULYPROMO at checkout!

Lennon wants you to know that his favorite thing about the Go Blankie are it’s tasty ribbons! Lennon also pictured with an Octipi (coming soon!) and his Blueberry diaper, which I will be reviewing in an upcoming cloth diapering post.

The UPPAbaby Bubble is the best thing I never knew I needed. I’m sure most of you are familiar with UPPAbaby’s awesome line of strollers, but they’ve also got some awesome accessories, like the Bubble! The Bubble is super easy to use on an infant carrier. Just slide it over the top. It’s much less annoying than the little shade that comes with the carrier. It also offers an insect shade AND a sun protection layer with 50+ SPF! We use the Bubble all the time, and we love it. If you’ve got a baby, you must have everything UPPAbaby!

I don’t know about you, but I wouldn’t mind being seen at the pool hanging out with these guys. These are the most fashionable, trendy ducks I have ever laid eyes on and there are more where they came from.

At Designroom, you will find a slew of BUD luxury ducks like Moroccan, Punk and Peace duck pictured above. They are phthalate free and US and CE approved. You’re crazy if you think these are just fun for the kids…surprise someone with a luxury duck for their birthday or give one as a house-warming gift. Luxury ducks are $8.99 a pop.

I’m also digging this sweet swim ring in Daydream by BUD($12). I’ll be rockin’ this baby in the north woods in a few weeks.

I may have to splurge and get the matching BUD beach ball ($12). It would be fun hitting this 36″ inflatable around in the lake!

I could talk and talk about the BUD products by Designroom but I really don’t want to delay you from heading over to their website and browsing around the rest of the cool products there. Check out all of the fab new summertime products while you’re there!

I have and I think they are the most adorable things EVER!

Skipping Hippos‘ signature fleece ponchos are quite darling and will keep your little one toasty when you’re out and about. The ponchos come in an array of different colors and range in size from 6 months to size 6 and retail for around $46 each.

I am so pleased with the quality of this poncho and love wearing it on my toddler when we go outdoors. It’s perfect for those days when a winter coat is a bit too heavy and a spring jacket is…well, we’re just too far away from that right now! She even loves wearing it around the house, as it’s kind of like being snuggled up under a warm blanket.

We hope you will all stop by the Skipping Hippos‘ online boutique and take a look around. Expect to receive a lot of attention when your daughter is in one of these fabulously fashionable little ponchos!

New to Skipping Hippos are the “Day in May” jackets (photo on right) - perfect for springtime! They are available in multiple colors.

*There are quite a few stores around the CA area and several around the east coast that carry Skipping Hippos ponchos. Click HERE for the list.

Our Midwestern summer weather has finally cooled down to bearable temps and we’re itching to get outside and play. That is just what Oregon company, “Outside Baby” is all about. They have exactly what we need to get out there and enjoy what mother nature has thrown our way. From technical playwear to an array of quality packs and bags, among other outdoor-type items, Outside Baby is where it’s at.

Outside Baby’s packs and bags are made from waterproof rip-stop Nylon and Cordura. If you want to look like you know what you’re doing out there on that rough terrain, you’ve got to have one of these!

Check out some of their stylish packs and bags, prices ranging from $19.99 to $79.99:

Hailey is sporting the mini backpack, just like mom and dad’s! Next is the mini messenger bag, which works perfectly on your son or daughter’s bicycle. Then the cooler backpack, excellent for hiking. I find messenger bags hard to live without so definitely check out their messenger bag, complete with a travel cooler. Last but certainly not least, the hydro pack so you can stay hydrated at the park or on the trail!

Outside Baby is really worth taking a look-see. Whether you’re an avid outdoors-man or just taking the occasional stroll on the suburban trails, Outside Baby is a trusted source for quality gear.

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So I discovered today why people are willing to shell out a lot of money for a good stroller.  I got my B.O.B. Revolution Stroller yesterday, and I LOVE IT.  Up till now, we’ve been a strictly umbrella stroller family.  Well, no more.  The BOB has such a smooth feel to it.  It’s lightweight and SO easy to put together.  E$ and I wheel Noel all around in it.  We both said that it’s almost like the stroller is doing the work and you’re not struggling to make it go.

Now, when we try to put Noel in the umbrella stroller, it’s tear city.  Today, he was laughing and enjoying himself.  There’s room for him to move around, room for drinks and snacks, and room for up to 10 lbs. of cargo underneath!  As if these weren’t enough selling points, you’ll have no more wheels getting stuck in a weird position…the front wheel turns 360 degrees!

This is the Mercedes of strollers.  I am on board the BOB Stroller wagon - jump on with me!

I just came from a playgroup at a park where a friend of mine has something called a “WeeRide Kangaroo Child Carrier” on her bike. It’s a bike seat for a child that goes IN FRONT OF YOU instead of behind. She told me her toddler LOVES to go for rides and shouts “weeeeeee”! Hence the name, WeeRide, I guess. Anyway, this seat is totally cool, so I had to post about it. You can find it at Amazon.com, Target, Ebay

The Kangaroo retails for around $80.00 but I’ve seen it as low as $30.00 on Ebay. If you search around, you’ll probably get lucky and find it pretty cheap. Kent is the manufacturer of these fine seats and they also sell other kid’s accessories, as well. Click the Kent link and watch a video of the Weeride Carrier. You’d also want to pick up a helmet that fits your child’s head, for sure. They have a helmet that fits kids ages 2-4 yrs. Let’s go ride our bicycles!