Baby Accessories Guru

My husband has decided our daughter will be Miss America.  Dads!  Now, I not a feminist, but I have a problem with beauty competitions for girls.  I grew up feeling like I had to be Barbie.  I turned out okay - but I was never even close to that image.

But the funny thing is we were shopping and found some cool baby clothing.   This way if she should ever become !Miss Anything, she will know how to answer the question they always ask.  “I Voted For Whorled Peas”!

When people think about the term “Goth,” in terms of the pop culture spectrum, their minds immediately go to Marilyn Manson or horror films.  Goth culture in it of itself is not that’s one that is violent, nor filled with hate or negativity.  It’s an expressionist movement inspired by the works of Edgar Allen Poe, William Shakespeare and Baroque art.

Contemporary Goth is something that can be traced back to the television show “Dark Shadows” and embodied by darker pop bands like The Cure, The Smiths or Depeche Mode.  That being said, I love to outfit my nephew in cool Gothic baby clothes.  I realize that some people don’t understand it, but my brother and sister-in-law get a kick out of these cute Goth-inspired wares I find for him, and that’s all that counts.

Who out there is a grandmother or father?  Didn’t you think once your “babies” left they would stay gone.  Finally, time to lay back and relax.  But, no, they come back in midget form.  They do make you remember some of the great things about children in general, but you come to realize the terrible twos begin at about 9 months and end around 19.

Just to make sure I wouldn’t turn down babysitting my grandson came over wearing a unique baby tee  that said “Grandpa Rocks”.  I thought parents got to cause the guilt trip thing!  Like they say, “payback is a b____h!

I grew up with three older brothers, so naturally I have a bit of a tomboy streak in me.  I was into Transformers and G.I. Joes more than Barbie or Rainbow Brite.  Recently, I had my daughter and I told my husband that I was not interested in outfitting her in all pink.  He agreed, but we found that infant boy baby clothes were also made of bland shades of blue.

My husband was looking online and found some great novelty t-shirts that are fun and definitely allow our baby to stand out from the rest of kids at family parties.

When it comes to baby showers, new mothers can need hundreds of different things to care for a new infant.  When shopping for a new mother, you should consider first all of the essential items she will need for caring for her infant.  For example, high chairs, strollers, and cribs should be first on your mind.  If that’s a little out of your price range, consider bibs, burp cloths, and clothing.  There’s also always the option of purchasing something a little different; for this you might consider unique baby tees, baby food, or fun toys. 

Most mothers will register at various stores, so there’s always the option of looking up a registry.  However, it can be much more satisfying to purchase something you know the new mother wants and needs, and surprise her with it at her baby shower.  After all, where’s the fun in knowing exactly what you’re receiving!