http://strollertraffic.com/ City Moms. Expert Advice. en tara@strollertraffic.com Copyright 2010 2010-03-10T13:16:30+00:00 http://strollertraffic.com/scout-scoop/article/traditional-nursery-decorwith-a-twist/ http://strollertraffic.com/scout-scoop/article/traditional-nursery-decorwith-a-twist/#When:12:16:30Z Land of Nod’s new paintable textured wallpapers can be left white or painted with any interior paint to match your nursery décor. Patterns include graphic squares, beadboard, and this sweet damask. $29.99 for one 56 square-foot roll at landofnod.com.

]]> Baby, Buy, News 2010-03-10T12:16:30+00:00 http://strollertraffic.com/articles/article/do-me-a-favor/ http://strollertraffic.com/articles/article/do-me-a-favor/#When:18:21:31Z The tendency when planning a baby shower is to go into high-gear cutesy mode: pink this, blue that, and lots of bottle and booties paraphernalia. But for those who want a slightly more sophisticated vibe, we asked talented party planner (and StrollerTraffic’s own DC Scout) Liz Seccuro of Dolce Parties for some non-babyish favor ideas that chic urban moms would love to give—and get! Here, her top five.

]]> Current Traffic, Parties-Gifts 2010-03-09T18:21:31+00:00 http://strollertraffic.com/scout-scoop/article/cole-haan-kids/ http://strollertraffic.com/scout-scoop/article/cole-haan-kids/#When:23:36:38Z Cole Haan is rolling out its first infant/toddler shoe collection, and surprise-surprise it’s chock full of loafers and moccasins. Most styles available at endless.com.

]]> Baby, Toddler, Buy, News 2010-03-08T23:36:38+00:00 http://strollertraffic.com/scout-scoop/article/because-lord-knows-whats-in-that-plastic-grass-crap/ http://strollertraffic.com/scout-scoop/article/because-lord-knows-whats-in-that-plastic-grass-crap/#When:08:21:21Z The Easter Grass Kit from Spots and Ladybugs takes about a week to grow, and will be available beginning March 8th for $6.95 at glammatoys.com.

]]> Toddler, Buy 2010-03-05T08:21:21+00:00 http://strollertraffic.com/scout-scoop/article/under-the-high-chair-is-a-scary-scary-place/ http://strollertraffic.com/scout-scoop/article/under-the-high-chair-is-a-scary-scary-place/#When:08:46:29Z The laminated cotton-canvas splat mats from SugarBooger are 42x42 inches, wipe clean, line dry, and come with a cute little storage pouch. Tons of adorable patterns available—all way more acceptable for your kitchen or dining room than the usual Sesame Street ones. $30 at oreoriginals.com.

]]> Baby, Toddler, Buy 2010-03-04T08:46:29+00:00 http://strollertraffic.com/scout-scoop/article/a-good-reason-to-ditch-the-postpartum-granny-panties-once-and-for-all/ http://strollertraffic.com/scout-scoop/article/a-good-reason-to-ditch-the-postpartum-granny-panties-once-and-for-all/#When:08:03:50Z We all know Hanky Panky makes the most comfy-yet-cute panties on the market. And now you can have them personalized. Totally cheesy, but somehow irresistible. From $28 at hankypanky.com.

]]> Maternity, Buy 2010-03-03T08:03:50+00:00 http://strollertraffic.com/scout-scoop/article/theres-no-room-in-a-moms-schedule-for-a-dead-phone-battery/ http://strollertraffic.com/scout-scoop/article/theres-no-room-in-a-moms-schedule-for-a-dead-phone-battery/#When:18:35:18Z The sleek leather battery cases from SaFPWR come in lots of cool colors and double the run time of your iPhone or Blackberry Bold. $34.95-$99.95 at safpwr.com.

]]> Buy 2010-03-02T18:35:18+00:00 http://strollertraffic.com/articles/article/parenting-pitfalls/ http://strollertraffic.com/articles/article/parenting-pitfalls/#When:14:37:31Z We all try to be the best parents we can be. But even the most well-intentioned among us doesn’t get it exactly right all of the time. So we asked our childhood development experts at SeedlingsGroup to share some of the most common (and innocent) ways parents can negatively affect their children’s behavior—without even realizing it.

]]> Health-Safety 2010-03-02T14:37:31+00:00 http://strollertraffic.com/scout-scoop/article/one-of-those-times-when-matchy-is-cute-not-corny/ http://strollertraffic.com/scout-scoop/article/one-of-those-times-when-matchy-is-cute-not-corny/#When:13:59:58Z Go Baby’s matching mommy-and-me Muffatees (a.k.a. fingerless gloves) are just too cute for chilly spring mornings at the playground. Available in toddler ($16), child ($18) and mommy ($20) sizes at gobaby.com.

]]> Baby, Toddler, Buy 2010-03-02T13:59:58+00:00 http://strollertraffic.com/scout-scoop/article/mommy-and-me-tees-minus-the-corniness/ http://strollertraffic.com/scout-scoop/article/mommy-and-me-tees-minus-the-corniness/#When:16:03:13Z Alternative Apparel has perfected the burnout tee and makes it in every shape and size—including tunics ($45) that work great for expecting moms, and adorable crew tees for babies and toddlers ($20). alternativeapparel.com

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