The best new wares for Mom, Dad and Baby.
posted July 17, 2007 6:28PM
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PERSONAL TOUCH
Out of her Mission District home, Heather Williams of Lali Clothing designs handmade onesies and custom, vintage-inspired kids’ clothing, such as this polka-dotted cross-back dress, which Williams says reminds her of the retro-looking pieces her mom and grandmother once made for her. $28 each for onesies, available at Lavish, 540 Hayes St., 415-565-0540; $46 for dress, 415-412-2884, laliclothing.com
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VEG OUT
Livie and Luca’s adorable red Veggie Boots handcrafted from super-soft leather and rubber have easy Velcro closures that make them a cinch to put on. $42, available at Fiddlesticks, 508 Hayes St.,
415-565-0508
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RAISE THE BAR
Snack standards have skyrocketed with the introduction of Belly Bar’s new Burstin’ Chocolate variety, a before-, during- and after-pregnancy nutrition bar that combines the likes of folic acid and vegetarian omega-3 DHA with dark and milk chocolate, puffed rice and a subtle, yummy orange flavor. $2, available at Due Maternity, 3112 California St., 415-674-9854, or nutrabella.com
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SOOTHING SUDS
Little Twig’s unscented bath and body products made from organic aloe vera, jojoba and vitamin E are extra-mild for your baby’s delicate skin. $39.65 for Gentle Care Gift Pack (bubble bath, baby wash, body milk and ladybug washcloth), available at Stem, 3690 18th St., 415-861-7836
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POWDER ROOM
You’ll take a relaxing breath in the nursery—despite the crying—once it’s perfumed with Bay Area company Noodle & Boo’s Crème Douce room fragrance, a blend of berries, honey and vanilla beans that’s reminiscent of baby powder. $20 for room spray, $34 for reed diffuser, available at Neiman Marcus, 150 Stockton St., 415-362-3900
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EARLY BIRD
Here’s a reason to order your crib from Mill Valley Baby and Kids Company: If your baby arrives before the crib, you’ll be covered by its crib loaner program. One of the store’s latest designer cribs, such as this luxe Stokke Sleepi, will be dropped off (along with a set of DwellBaby Oval Blossom Garden bedding) free of charge while you and your newborn wait for your order. 12 Miller Ave., Mill Valley, 415-389-1312, mvbabyandkids.com
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WELL-TRAINED
SF’s killer skyline meets classic boy’s toy in local design duo Jen Bright-Fathi and Faez Fathi’s LT Express T-shirt. $28, available at Egg and the Urban Mercantile, 85 Carl St., 415- 564-2248, or littlethieves.com
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SMALL WONDER
Perfect for city dwellers, the lightweight, foldable one-piece Bugaboo Bee is the latest iteration of the Amsterdam-based brand’s coveted designer stroller. $529, available in September at Giggle, 2110 Chestnut St., 415-440-9034, bugaboo.com
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BLOCK PARTY
SF artist Lorena Siminovich’s limited-edition Petit Collages made from found, vintage and painted paper on maple blocks are a playful addition to any kid’s room. $155 each, available at Zinc Details, 1905 Fillmore St., 415-776-2100, petitcollage.com
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BABY GREENS
Happy Green Bee’s new I Baby clothing line, made from 100 percent organic cotton, will keep your kid colorful, cozy and eco-friendly from the get-go. $12 for beret, $24 for striped onesie, available at Little Fish Boutique, 320 West Portal Ave., 415-681-7242
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Credits: (dress, Veggie Boots, baby bars): Stefanie Michejda; rest courtesy of the manufacturers
