Shopping Guide - Nursery

LittoKids Inc.

Finding contemporary-looking furniture and textiles for your baby isn’t easy. That’s why we’re excited LittoKids Inc. is on the scene. The company’s retro-style crib bedding sets and simple, yet chic furniture are perfect for a modern nursery.

Halle Berry loves the line so much she decked daughter Nahla’s room out with their Manhattan crib ($950) and library bookcase ($650).

Their crib sets are equally drool-worthy. Our faves include Magic Garden (pictured above) and Silly Owl, both $270.

Pixie Dust Décor

Every parent dreams of setting up their new baby’s room. What color should it be? What kind of crib should you buy? Modern vs. classic?

Pixie Dust Décor — a textile and children’s décor design studio — makes the design process much easier. Style minded parents can choose everything from poufs ($68), tuffets ($86, above) and crib bedding ($384) in a wide range of whimsical fabric designs created by Stacy McCallum.

Want something more unique? Check out their custom shop. You can mix and match fabrics in any combination you want, as well as, add your tot’s monogrammed initials.

All textile printing and product manufacturing is done in the U.S. Plus, the fabrics are super soft. Not a mom yet? Their bibs ($14) and burp cloth sets ($20 for set of 2) make the perfect baby shower gift.

Right now, the company is offering CBB readers an exclusive 35% off discount. From Nov. 19 – Nov. 26, just enter code “pixieceleb” at checkout for this fab deal!

Argington Furniture

Argington — a chic kid’s furniture brand created by husband and wife design duo Jenny Argie and Andrew Thornton — has launched a new affordable, eco-friendly line, The Bam Collection.

The comprehensive, ten-set nursery collection ($44 – $1349) is made with 100% non toxic and formaldehyde-free materials, glues and stains. Plus, each piece comes in three beautiful finishes — ebony, white and solid bamboo.

This high-style/high-minded furniture line is super popular with Hollywood’s stylish and eco-conscious moms including Katherine Heigl, Jennifer Garner, Jessica Alba and Kourtney Kardashian.

New mom Sarah Michelle Gellar Prinze loves the brand so much, she decked daughter Charlotte Grace’s nursery out with the Sahara crib and changing table, the Eiffel bookcase, the Fuji toybox and the Ayres nightstand!

Kate Three-Piece Crib Set

Serena and Lily
What: Upscale baby and childrens linens and furnishings—it’s the go-to for bedding basics for the high-end nursery.
Why We Love It: The patterns are sweet (but not precious) and classic (but not stuffy). The stars, stripes and scallops appeal to tasteful parents who want age-appropriate bedding without blinding kid-crazy fabrics.
What to buy: The crib collections really are divine—half of them could be worn to a Nantucket cocktail party—check out the Kate Three-Piece Crib Set ($539). The Letter Pillows ($59) are a lovely accent and if you’re mad for the sheeting, it’s available in big-kid bed sizes with no-brainer matching headboards ($449-$1,049).
Celebs Fans: Jennifer Garner
CBB Deal: Save 10% when you use coupon code BABYGIFT10 (expires November 29, 2008).

–Danielle D.

Polar Bear Rocker

Netto Collection
What: Gorgeous, modern nursery furniture.
Why We Love It: Since it launched in 2003, this mod furniture line has spawned a ton of imitators, but none are as lovely as this sleek original. For parents who want to splurge on a modern nursery, this is the place.
Shop Here For:  Cribs, dressers, changing tables, organic mattress and more. Everything is has clean lines and great storage built-in.
Our Favorite: The Polar Bear Rocker ($295) is museum-worthy design that’s toddler-tough.
Celeb Fans: Mariska Hargitay, Naomi Watts, Jack Black, Gwyneth Paltrow, Marissa Jaret Winokur
CBB Deal: Get 15 percent off your purchase by calling 1-866-996-3886 and mentioning code BabyPEOPLE15.

YoyaMart
What: Very high-end, hip clothes for babies and kids. And some of the funkiest toys we have ever seen. Ever. We just have to admit it—toys fromother countries (especially Japan) are really fun to look at.
Why We Love It: Enough unique children apparel and cool toys to earn you a black belt in awesome gift giving.
Shop Here For: Things you aren’t going to find at everyone else’splayroom from brands you’ve never heard of like Berenjena, Shake A Tongue, Kaiju, TokiDoki, and MUNNY. Plus super-modern furniture from Spot on Square, Argington, Age Design, Bloom, Ouef, Netto Collection, Monte Design, and Built-by-Me.
Our Favorites: Choroq Bearbrick ($24.95) are vinyl pullback toys that come in Superman, Batman, The Joker, Combat Army and America themes. The animal bicycle seat covers from Germany ($18) are hilarious- choose from the wolf or cow. Plus magnetic chalkboard paint ($35) turns any wall into a magnetic chalkboard!
Celeb Fans: Sarah Jessica Parker, Julianne Moore

Art Cards for Baby

Wee Gallery
What: Started by a couple, who are both graphic designers and parents, Wee Gallery creates boldly graphic artwork that babies love.
Why We Love It: Newborns respond immediately to black and white images, and these drawings of animals seem to always make them smile. They are even pleasing to finicky parents who aren’t thrilled by cutesie kids’ art.
Shop Here For:  Art cards sets, mobiles, canvas art, and greeting cards — all featuring gorgeous black and white drawings.
Our Favorites: Art Cards for Babies ($13) are flash card sets that feature collections of animals, such as sea, garden, farm and jungle. Each card shows one critter with a corresponding word. You’ll be amazed when your baby starts recognizing them before long! They also make great crib-side wall art. One of our favorite shower gifts.
CBB Deal: Click here to receive 15% off all art card sets, exclusively for CBB readers!

Venetian 3 in 1 Crib

Dimples & Dandelions
What: An online boutique that specializes in romantic nursery and baby gear.
Why We Love It: This is the place to indulge your classic baby nursery fantasies, whether that includes a four-poster crib or the perfect rocking horse.
Shop Here For: Though Dimples & Dandelions also sells children’s clothes and mommy gear, this boutique is known for its selection of classic nursery furniture. For little girls, you’ll find chandeliers, ruffled bedding and lots and lots of pink. For boys, nautical themes and heavy wood. Brand names include Serena & Lily, myHaven and Shabby  Chic’s Rachel Ashwell, to name a few.
Our Favorites: If you’re a softy for cast-iron beds, like us, then you’ll love the Venetian 3 in 1 Antique White crib ($966). Their selection of colorful braided rugs will have you buying them for other rooms in the house, not just where the kids sleep!

Stackable Storage Blocks

Q Collection Junior
What: A furniture and bedding company that creates high-end, environmentally-friendly nursery furniture and bedding.
Why We Love It: With all of the recent fears surrounding toxic ingredients in children’s goods, the Q Collection Junior makes products you can trust. Not only are they gorgeous, with clean modern lines and bright colors, but each piece is made with baby-safe, non-toxic materials in a sustainable way.
Shop Here For: Your entire nursery –  if you’re ready for a serious investment –  from the crib to the bedding. The prices are high, but all products carefully crafted with the best of materials.
Our Favorites: Stackable storage blocks ($300-$350) in three great colors, including our favorite, Salamander.
Celeb Fans: Gwyneth Paltrow (who is on their advisory board), Sheryl Crow, Christy Turlington.
CBB Discount: Use the code PEOPL to receive 15 percent off your purchases. Offer valid through 09/09.

Soft Blocks

DwellStudio
What: Beautifully designed bedding, toys and accessories featuring Dwell’s signature modern prints.
Why We Love It: Since this textiles studio launched their baby line in 2007, they have redefined the way we decorate our nurseries. Breaking away from traditional pastel motifs, their crib sets feature fun patterns like cowboy boots and trees in soothing palettes of dusty rose, earthy brown and cool blues. Everything is made from the highest quality cottons and linens.
Shop Here For: Crib sets, blankets, hooded towels, diaper bags, soft toys.
Our Favorites: The gender neutral Animals motif ($450 for crib set) for parents awaiting a delivery surprise. Soft blocks ($37) as a never-fail shower present.
Celeb Fans: Tori Spelling, Gwen Stefani, Angelina Jolie, Christina Aguilera, Jessica Alba
CBB Deal: Use code CELEB08 at checkout to receive a free stroller blanket with your purchase.
For Bargain Hunters: Though Dwell does have some great sales, their prices can be daunting. Luckily, they also produce a lower-priced line at Target. We love their stuff there, too!