I'm in love with the simplicity of this Scandinavian designed line of children's furniture. In particular, their 5-in-1 crib/bed. The Leander Bed is made of a moulded European beach wood and available in 3 classic finishes... White, White Washed and Walnut.

The non-toxic water based laquer, oval fluid shape & Eco-tex covered mattress make this bed the most natural choice for your child. The theory behind this unique concept is, though the bed may transform through-out the stages of your child's life it will always be reconizable to them. Smart! 

Here's what Leander has to say:

A child is a life in growth

Enjoy the moment while the child is a new little person because they grow up so quickly. The Leander bed changes with the child and follows the child’s development; from the baby age to the junior age.

The bed is five pieces of furniture in one design. It is built in parts that are assembled so the bed always suits the child’s age and needs. You get all parts including mattress parts when you purchase the bed.

The round, soft forms make the Leander bed a wonderful piece of furniture to use. The spring mattress contributes not only to a comfortable night’s sleep but also ensures good ventilation.

Facts

• The bed is five pieces of furniture in one complete design
• The bed changes form and size according to the child’s needs and age
• The cot 70 x 120 cm – junior bed 70 x 150 cm
• The bed is manufactured in moulded European beech
• Surface treated with water-based lacquer
• The adaptable mattress has pocket springs for improved lying comfort and ventilation.
• The adjustable mattress cover is Eco-Tex 100 cotton, washable at 60°
• Included are 2 fitted sheets and the conversion kit for every stage.

The Leander bed can be found in Canada at Babybot. For the month of July, you'll receive the custom fit bumper pad at no additional cost! 
Check out Leander's website to learn more about this and other products they produce.

I found it very frustrating shopping for the nursery. I want art to hang on the walls that wouldn't cost me a fortune, that were colorful and appealing to my child & me. The and me was the most challenging part. Most of what I found was either the typical mass produced cutesy animals or big box companies with their Mascots. So not what I was interested in.

I came across Cici Art Factory. There are 4 collections to choose from.

• Liz Clay's wit & whimsy collection features her most popular portrait designs as giclée prints on canvas. These high-quality prints use up to 8 inks to achieve rich tonal values and colour breadth, ensuring the paint strokes look as realistic as possible. They're printed in Canada and mounted on stretcher frames made from BC lumber. Comes ready to hang. $99cdn
  
• Portraits capture the memory of your child's magical preschool years with a custom portrait. Each hand-done original painting lets you catch the interests and personality of your little one today – so that you can treasure them forever. Cici Art Factory's whimsical kids' portraits are keepsakes that will be passed down from generation to generation. Starting at $350
  
• Lotsa, If one colourful image is great, imagine what Lotsa great images would add to your child's room. Modernize your kid's rooms with original paintings of repeating shapes and vibrant colours. Hand-done? Yes. Unique? Yes. Chunky paint? Check! Entertain and engage both little and big eyes alike. $60cdn
  
• Prints, Bring bold punches of colour with these X & O Animal and Wit & Whimsy paper prints. Each print is professionally printed on wind-generated, FSC certified 80 lb paper and is packaged in a clear, biodegradable sleeve. They're signed and dated on the front and measure 8" x 10", 11" x 14" with a white mat. Easy to frame. $30cdn
  

Great affordable art that you'll find something that appeals to all. I also love that they are Canadian.

Check them out at Cici Art Factory or one of my favorite stores Raspberry Kids.

Coming from one VERY sleep deprived mom I can highly recommend this product. My daughter really was the perfect sleeper except for one thing, she woke every night at 3am, like clockwork. She went down no problem at 8pm and would sleep till 8 or 9am but this middle of the night wake up call was getting to me after 2 years. I was pregnant with my 2nd and desperately searching for something that would solve our issue. I came across this, The Cloud b Twilight Turtle.

The Cloud b Twilight Turtle is the first plush constellation nightlight ever created, transforms any room into a starry night sky (and it really does work) to help comfort children to sleep. From within his plastic shell, Twilight Turtle projects a magical constellation of stars onto bedroom ceiling and walls in three soothing color options. Twilight Turtles shell illuminates like a nightlight to help ease children's fear of the dark.

This interactive and educational toy includes eight actual constellations (such as The Big Dipper) embedded in the star pattern. Parents can sit with their children and identify these major constellations using the wonderfully illustrated Twilight Turtle Star Guide. Twilight Turtle helps make bedtime fun for children of all ages.

My daughter was easily able to turn it on at bedtime and pick her color of choice. We then would have a little sing-along to Twinkle Twinkle (thank goodness someone thinks I'm a good singer) and then off I went. When the middle of the night wakeup call would arise instead she would turn on her turtle and not a peep. I on the other hand still continued to have my 3am wakeups, I guess after 2 years of it, it was going to take some time to break the habit. Maybe I should of invested in another Twilight Turtle for myself.

Now they also make Twilight Ladybug an adorable option to the Twillight Turtle.

Check out the Twilight Turtle and Friends at Bug & Blossom

How much would my daughter love to have the entire Safari collection in her bedroom.

Beetling was created in 2006 by a mom. Kristy was not satisfied with simply painting the space or applying one-dimensional cutouts so she began experimenting with different options to create 3D art. Shortly after Beetling was created. An amazing collection of 3D art made out of an innovative, non-toxic, designer blended foam base. Currently they have 4 series, The Safari, Solar System, Nursery Rhymes & Noah`s Ark. Some of them are a bit pricier but some pieces do start as low as $50.

My personal favorite is the Safari series with 6 foot tall giraffe and her baby, a zebra and trees. These incredible life like creatures would sure to bring a smile to any childs face.

This would look amazing in a child`s bedroom, playgroup space or a daycare.


Price for complete collection is available by request from them.


For the out of this world adventurer there`s the Solar System collection. The solar system with astronaut, provides great detail of all the planets of our solar system along with a very lifelike rendition of our own Beetling Astronaut, comes complete with all the planet names.

Great for the classroom or playroom too!

I think this collection is very resonably priced at just under $500 plus it would suit a young child right up into their teen years.


Check all of these and more out at Beetling

How much do I love this company. This is an amazing, modern and innovated company. Started by four dads, Bloombaby re-designs the necessities for every baby, from highchairs to bouncers to cribs. You won't want to hide these!


One of my favorites is the Alma Urban Crib

dream . roll . store

alma urban cot/crib is all about style, mobility & storage

a beautifully designed folding wooden crib, with stainless steel detailing, that is the perfect choice for parents looking to bring a little contemporary chic to the nursery or home

designed for urban spaces, elevated living, co-sleeping & grandparent/second homes, alma’s unique and simple patented fold is as appealing as its minimalist outlook & ease of mobility

alma has two mattress heights combining the benefits of a newborn bassinet or cradle with a cot/crib; a modern easy folding bed that can be used from newborn to two years

Check them out at Bloombaby