Online - January 08, 2009

Pouch Potato

ErgoPouch Baby Sleep Bag

The no-blankets-in-crib rule is cold comfort come January.

Especially considering you tuck yourself in wearing a hooded sweat suit and socks.

Bundle your babe safely in an ErgoPouch. The all-natural Australian sleep bag is made from soft, hypoallergenic alpaca fibers that insulate when it’s cold and breathe when it’s not.

Stretchy side panels let crib crawlers (and kickers) get their move on. A double-ended zipper makes 3 a.m. diaper changes no problem. Plus, the oval sack zips up just like a sleeping bag, so there’s no need to worry about blankets on the loose.

Which makes it an easy idea to warm up to.

Available online at purlmama.com and globalenfant.com.

DEAL
Babysusu Online Sale
What: Up to 50 percent off tees, pants, and cashmere sweaters for little dudes.
Why: Enter DailyCandy at checkout for an additional 25 percent off.
Where: Online at shopbabysusu.com.

PLAY
Kaboom Playspace Finder
What: Find the nearest playground or add your favorite to the list.
Why: Swing into the new year.
Where: Online at playspacefinder.kaboom.org.

SAVE
Handmade Toys
What: The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act protects kids from dangerous toys (yay). But mandatory testing may drive small toymakers out of business (boo).
Why: Imagine a world with no Pinocchio.
Where: Get involved at handmadetoyalliance.org.