Who's your lovebug?

New summer items for both boy's and girl's.  Lightweight onesies can be the answer for HOT summer days.  Add a sunhat & soft soled sandals and they'll be ready for a stroll...maybe even some bug watching!
Lovebug Onesie

We have shoes for the tiniest toes!

Stop in and check out our NEW Spring 2012 collection of pre-walker baby shoes. We carry a large selection for both boy's and girl's. Let us help you select the perfect FIRST shoe. We ONLY carry quality shoe brands that have received the American Podiatric Medical Association Seal of Approval. Because these children's shoe brands at HOORAY have passed rigorous standards to receive this seal of approval, moms can be assured that even the tiniest toes will have quality shoes to promote healthy foot development. With flexible soles, soft leather, wide toe box, and best of all...the styles are tres' chic!

Feather Baby Organic Pima Cotton Clothing

At HOORAY we are constantly on the look-out for children's clothing that is stylish, AND that can also be of 'value' to the mother purchasing a product. We think 'value' can take on different forms. Sometimes the 'value' in a product can be the company behind the clothes. We have noticed that todays designer's are looking to design more than just clothing, but a viewpoint that seems to be 360 degrees.

Several years ago, we fell in LOVE with Feather Baby clothing. Not only is it the purest cotton, but this family owned business was on a mission to create a socially responsible company that worked closely with the farmers who grew the cotton.

Sude Dellinger Peta, designer and mother of triplets, was on a mission to bring only the purest cotton and modern style to newborn baby clothing. Her research brought her to Peru where organic pima cotton is grown and harvested under Fair Trade agreements. Each season the cotton is bought at a guaranteed price above market value, and both men and women are paid the same.

Can it get any better? Yes, we say! You'll find refreshing designs that are not overly prissy OR overly modern. Each season Feather Baby clothing steers clear of the typical pink & blue color combinations, too. And, this is exactly why we fell in LOVE with Feather Baby clothing!

Feather Baby clothing is ultra-soft and blends a modern yet classic asthetic from geometric prints to modern florals. Baby will certainly be comfortable in the soft pima cotton, and mom will be pleased that her babe is stylin'.

Santa, are you ready?!

I can't believe it is almost time for the madness to begin! Every year I give myself a pep talk and start out with overly ambitious holiday ideas. From decorating the house to what kind of fun treats I want to gift to my children and husband. At least this is what plays out in my head. But then there is the plain reality of what I really have the energy for and how much I feel like spending.

As I get older, I realize that my kids, as do many kids, really get too many gifts during the holidays. And, in this culture of more is better, many of us as consumers get sucked into things we might not have bought just because it was such an unbelievable deal. And, in all the hustle and bustle, the "homemade with love" gets lost and even "shopping locally" gets pushed aside.

So my personal challenge this year? To "shop local" AND pull back on the quantity of gifts I give. This year I am looking to give that ONE gift that will delight, or that ONE gift that means something to the receiver...however big or small.

And, for the parents just embarking on their very FIRST Christmas or Hanukkah with children, let me give words of wisdom I wish I knew back then: which is that there will be many more holidays after this one. Pace yourself! I know it is hard to hold back on the first Christmas.

I'm pretty sure all I have left are some great photos and a "Baby's First Christmas" ornament. Isn't that all that really matters in the end?

Kids bored? Tired of the whinning?

It's summer and kids are free! To play, swim, imagine, squabble, be dirty, stay in their jammies all day, stay up late, and of course...finally get BORED.

We think there are a few tricks to shake up their "boredom barometer." Every couple of weeks introduce a new activity or craft. One at a time...so it is the FOCUS of the day.

At Hooray! we have activity kits and fun activity books geared for summer fun. Our kids loved the BUILD AND PAINT BIRDHOUSE KIT. Kids love to build things. And, given the opportunity to do a project themselves really boosts their sense of pride and accomplishment. A bit of parental guidance is needed to construct the house. But once the house is together...you can step back and leave the kids to paint and dream-up their PERFECT birdhouse decorations.

I was especially amused at my daughter's need to mark her birdhouse clearly for: Mrs. Bird and Mr. Bird. This must be their LOVE shack. Priceless!

So don't let them whine or get bored.
Stop in and check out our quality summer activities for kids. Hooray!

Wonderboy Clothing for boys!

At Hooray! we are always on the look-out for great boy's clothing with a classic but modern twist. This Fall we are excited to bring Wonderboy clothing to our boutique boy clothing line-up.

Cool and modern with a downtown edge. We've picked great button down options for dressed up looks and have mixed in casual polos and tees with a modern spin. Come shop in our store or website and find great boy items from head to toe.

Wonderboy clothing will be available starting at size 6 months to 7 years. Perfect for your little Wonder(ful)boy!

The Age Old Technique: Swaddling

When I had my first baby almost ten years ago, swaddling hadn't come back into fashion. In fact my "mommy" friends and myself didn't know what it was exactly nor the value of swaddling a newborn. Perhaps because the so-called "baby blankets" on the market ten years ago were typically knit jersey fabric and not generous enough in size to swaddle. And even if you could have swaddled the baby with these knit blankets, the baby most likely would have seriously overheated with the bulkiness of the fabric.

So much has changed (for the better) in the last ten years with regards to baby gear and baby care techniques. And now the AGE OLD technique of swaddling has really come back as a popular way to soothe and calm a newborn. It helps transition a newborn baby from the womb to the world. And studies suggest that a baby sleeps better and longer. An added plus is having a newborn's little arms tucked in to keep away the face scratches and the sudden arm movements which can startle them.

Today new mothers-to-be can easily find the appropriate size blankets and weights to successfully swaddle. There are summer weight swaddle blankets and winter weight swaddle blankets available on the market now with so many print styles to choose from.

At Hooray! Children's Store we offer both summer and winter weight swaddling blankets in modern & chic prints. Our swaddle blankets are very generous in size and are made in a lightweight open-weave cotton that just keeps getting softer and softer after each wash. And, who knows...these blankets may even become the child's favorite SECURITY blanket as they enter toddlerhood.

Stop in a see our selection of swaddle blankets. We even have matching burp cloths. A great gift idea for the new mother!