Must-Have For Any New Parent!

Taking Care of Baby: The Ultimate Organizer for Busy Parents- I could not have survived my first two months of being a new mom without this book! A must-have for any new parent!

This journal makes it easy to keep track of your baby's sleeping, eating, dirty diapers and awake time! And most importantly, it helps sleep deprived parents keep their sanity by having one place to store all this important information your pediatrician encourages you to keep up with! And it comes in an easy to use format, complete with columns you simply check off once your baby has ate, slept, had a diaper changed or played!

A space for notes is a great feature of this journal- you can record milestones, questions to remember to ask your pediatrician, and highlights of your day with your sweet little one!

There is also a section for medical info, contact info, first aid notes and immunization records. All you need to know about your baby in one great journal!

I highly recommend this journal- Stay organized and you'll stay sane during those first few sleepless weeks of parenthood!

Purchase at http://www.amazon.com/ or other book stores and children's bouqiues. I actually purchased my journal at Pottery Barn Kids (http://www.potterybarnkids.com/!)

Happy journaling!

Swaddle Baby!

So many of my friends and family members are pregnant right now, and I want to get them a cute, yet practical gift. I have decided that the Ultimate Swaddle Blanket, by Swaddle Designs, is going to be my gift of choice for all my preggo friends this year!

The Ultimate Swaddle Blanket is perfect for new parents who often struggle when swaddling their new bundle of joy. Many times it's a simple case of not using the right size blanket. The Ultimate Swaddling Blanket is the optimum size and shape and the exclusive 1-2-3 Swaddle Tip Tag makes swaddling easy as 1-2-3!

Snug swaddling soothes babies by reminding them of being in the womb. The Ultimate Swaddle Blanket is what we used non-stop when Taylor was first born. It worked like a charm! And when she got older, Taylor would play on the Ultimate Swaddle Blanket on the floor, and we also used it when we strolled.

Functional and stylish- what more could you ask for? Available at Dilly Dally, one of my favorite stores, and many other boutiques around the country.

100% premium cotton flannel blanket is lightweight yet warm. Machine wash and dry. Made in the USA! Size:42'x42." Available in many colors- my favorite is below!

Speaking Of Easter....

Does your child like to hunt for Easter eggs as much as mine does? Well, if that is the case, you MUST check out this new product from Yellow Label Kids.

These soft, pastel, knit Easter eggs are perfect for your little one to "hide and seek" with any time of year. It comes in a set of five Easter eggs in a beautiful crocheted basket.

I can see the pictures now of my daughter carrying these eggs around in her basket. Soft, safe, and stylish Easter fun!

You can find them at one of my favorite online stores- Pure and Honest Kids. And while you are there, check out their new spring arrivals-adorable! This is my favorite.

The best part of these Yellow Label Easter eggs---All Yellow Label Kids products are 100% made by hand, not machine made with a few hand-touches. Also, Yellow Label Kids supports Fair Trade, which ensures the artisans who create the products are paid living wages.

Great product-great company!

Easter Is Around the Corner, So Hop To It!

Easter is around the corner...and so early this year, so I am already thinking of what Taylor Anne will wear for both the infamous Easter Egg hunt our family hosts each year at Ocean Isle Beach, and also Easter morning!

One place that I LOVE to shop at is CPKidz. Their outfits are so sweet and wholesome, and the colors are great! Taylor is going to wear this adorable outfit for the Easter Egg Hunt, complete with her name on it. It's perfect for this time of year, because you never know in the south if it will be warm or cool in March!

As for Easter morning, I am thinking we are going to stick with a hand smocked dress that "Grammy" makes---you can't beat those!

What is your little one going to wear this Easter?

Hello and Thanks For Stopping By!

Hello and thanks for stopping by Trendy Tykes! Our goal is to keep you abreast of the latest trends and products out there for your sweet little ones. As a first time mother of 16 month old Taylor Anne, I am always looking for wholesome yet fashionable clothing for my daughter, as well as charming nursery decor, whimsical accessories and fun, educational toys!

We thought, "Wouldn't it be nice to have one site to find information on the latest children's merchandise and clothing," and boom...Trendy Tykes was born!

We hope you will find our site useful and that you will come back often! We also hope you will tell us about your finds, too, when it comes to children's fashion and products.

Welcome to Trendy Tykes- a place to find the latest styles and products for your sweet little ones!