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The Miracle Cup

I've tried the Advent Sippy Cup, Munchin Spill-Proof Cup, The Munchin Staw Cup (too hard for kids to suck), and a host of other no-name cups. All of them leak or are hard for babies to use.

My friend Dawn found what I will call the Miracle Cup (enter in choir music). It's the CamelBak Kids Bottle ($14 at REI). The valve makes it easy for kids to bite and drink water and in no time they figure out how to use the straw. I love how it flips down for easy tote-around. I think the age they recommend is 3 years old but I've been using this for 2 months now (since Chloe was 10 months old) and it's fantastic. I recommend this to any new mom so they can save money from all my trials and tribulations.

Update 12/01: These cups are BPA free.

Marie-Chantal

Marie-Chantal, the Crown Princess of Greece and NYC socialite is now a children's clothing designer. Marie-Chantal is a luxury-line of clothes for babies and kids. Although the clothes are very pricy, the outfits and photos are great inspiration. The clothes would make great gifts or keepsakes. They also have a section for great products under $100.
Here are some of my favorite looks:

Girls:

Stripe Jersey Dress ($98)

Raspberry Party Dress ($175)

Silk Flounce Dress ($172)

Bow Sweater ($225)
Boys:

Gray Velvet City Jacket ($293)

Owl Jumper $288

Baby:

Bear Velour Onesie ($88)

Star & Crown Blanket ($68)

Crest Onesie ($45)

Back on Monday!

Hi dearies! It's been quiet here because I've been so busy prepping for Chloe's First Birthday (which is tomorrow - Ahh!).

I'll be back again starting next week with more Coquette Maman picks and I'll be on the look out for budget maternity clothing per your requests!

Until then, take a visit to Coquette and see all the fashionable posts.

xoxo,
Natalie

Anthropologie Kids

I took a step into Anthropologie a few days ago and to my surprise found some of the cutest kids clothes I've ever seen. Yes, it's pricey but for a nice birthday or holiday outfit, it's worth it. I picked up this Sparkly Stripes Dress ($78) and the matching Petal Present Hat ($38) for Chloe to wear for her first birthday in a week or so, as well as I'm sure over the holidays. They even have a couple cute things for little boys, although most of the collection is obviously for girls.

Here are some of my favorites:

Hide & Seek Sweaterdress ($88)

Purse Pocket Cardi ($68)

Spotty Sweater Skirt ($58)

Beary Cute Hoodie ($78)

Slowpoke Cap ($38)

Knit-Fox Scarves

Little girls can wrap themselves up in a cozy knit Mini Foks scarves like a true fashionista! I love how they are like little knit toy foxes. Pictured above is Crocus ($48) and below is Ash ($48) by Celaplu on Etsy.

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Baby's Daily Schedule

Baby's Daily Schedule by CRAFT

View more presentations from Natalie Zee Drieu.

I recently contributed an article to the Slideshare Parent Toolbox that includes an Excel template for Baby's Daily Schedule where you can record your baby's activities for the day. Feel free to download the template to use and modify it to meet the needs of you and your baby however you like.

Coats for Boys

Today I'm rounding up some cute coats for boys. I love this Plaid Peacoat ($68 at Janie and Jack) and this Sherpa Jacket ($34) both from Janie and Jack.

Here are more great coats:

Classic Lined Biker Jacket (On sale for $20.65 at Pumpkin Patch)

Three-in-One Faux Fur Hooded Jacket ($88 at Janie and Jack)

Wool-Blend Toggle Coats ($36.50 at Old Navy)

Reversible Quilted Vest (On sale for $20 at Old Navy)

Coach Kristin Tote on Fashionable Mom Halle Berry

A nice tote bag is an essential for any woman, especially a mom. Halle Berry embodies one of the most fashionable moms out there and lately she's been spotted with Coach's Kristin Tote ($598) in Black. The bag's got a multitude of pockets inside for your cellphone, pens, and other goodies for your kids. Plus, it has a great large pocket for quick essentials on the outside. I love the gold chain details for the handles and the rich colors in the bags shown below. Blue is my favorite!

Coats for Girls

I love coats and with winter coming am looking forward to getting Chloe a cute small collection of them for winter life. From Mini Boden, I love this classic Peacoat ($62) and this Cosy Gilet ($38).

Here are more great coats for girls:

Spotty Coat ($88 at Mini Boden)

Faux-fur bomber jacket ($34.50 at GapKids)

Quilted Warmest jacket ($68 at GapKids)

Greendog Little Girl Faux-Fur Vest ($34 at Macys)

Juicy Couture Faux Fur Coat ($248 at Juicy Couture)

Tomorrow we'll look at coats for boys!