Deciding on the Right Diaper Bag

Baby is growing fast inside you and it is time to start getting a list of all your baby essentials together so your family and friends will know exactly what you want, need, and can’t live without. On your list will inevitably be a diaper bag which seems like the easy decision, until you start looking. You just want a simple, brown bag. Or do you? Suddenly you start to realize just how many different styles, fabrics, patterns and overall options you have when choosing a diaper bag. Now the plain brown bag doesn’t seem so perfect. Amidst the overload of information and options, I will let you know the basic styles that are available to you, hopefully making it a little bit easier for you to decide which one will suit your needs just right. Then you can have fun deciding on what color and pattern fits your personal style!

Messenger – this type of bag is great because it is worn over the shoulder, allowing you to carry baby or push the stroller without it slipping down your arm or restricting your movements. Typically they are made with a flap, which also allows all baby’s things to stay secure and safe inside, eliminating the possibility of everything falling out when you lean over or set it down. The messenger style diaper bags will also look more like a laptop or school bag, which is great for those who really don’t want the “look” of a diaper bag. This style is perfect for trips to the zoo, museum or any other place where you want versatility and a hands-free type of bag. One of my favorites is by Holly Aiken who makes amazing vinyl bags in several sizes and styles. The Black and White Daytona Airship Messenger bag gives you plenty of room to carry the essentials, external and internal pockets, matching changing pad and adjustable strap. The added bonus is the hip and urban style that is fitting for both mom and dad.

Tote – this is a familiar style for women, because it is just like a purse only it is large enough to hold all of baby’s things. Very easy to get in and out of, you can really stuff it to the max, which is perfect for the woman who needs to carry everything with her all the time. A diaper tote is the answer when you plan to spend time going to the pool or if you have more than one child to pack for. Women love the diaper tote because of its similarities to a purse, but it isn’t as enjoyable for dad to carry, so keep that in mind. JP Lizzy designs some really fantastic diaper totes that are classy and stylish. I personally like their Scarlett Poppies Diaper Tote which looks so fresh and fun, and has all the pockets to keep everything in its proper place.

Backpack – this style of diaper bag is very popular because it appeals to dads more than any other. Another great point is that it offers hands-free carrying, much like the messenger bag, but with more space. You will usually find more pockets, dividers, and sections in a backpack, allowing you to really keep everything organized and in its own compartment. Ju Ju Be creates every style of bag you can imagine, but I truly love their Be Right Back backpack diaper bag. Mommy compartments, magnetic outside pocket for wipes, and elastic bands to hold diapers flat are just a few of the things that make this every parents dream diaper bag. They offer basic colors if you want it to be subtle, but if you prefer to have a stand out type of bag, just look at their Sienna Swirl pattern below…too fun!

Now spend some time looking at all of your options, and be happy that you don’t have to choose from the ABC and teddy bear patterns of years gone by! Lastly, always make sure you look at the dimensions of the bag you are interested in – pictures don’t always give you the right indication of how big or small it is. Happy Shopping!

Adriana M Dehring

Special Feature of the Week – Gordonsbury Penguin Beach Party Wall Art – Holding Hands

Gordonsbury Penguin Beach Party Wall Art – Holding Hands

I love this amazing kids wall art piece! I think what I like the most is the blend of beach scene with the colorful penguin characters. You expect to see penguins in winter scenes, but in beach art? If your family loves the beach, this childrens art is a great addition to your child’s bedroom. Even in winter, your child will love viewing these adorable penguins galavanting along the ocean!

Read more about this Penguin Beach Party Wall art at Rosenberry Rooms

- Amber

Special Feature of the Week – Music Graphic Banners for a Musical Theme Bedroom

Special Feature of the Week – Music Graphic Banners for Your Child’s Muscial Theme Bedroom

Most kids grow up loving music. When they are babies, they adore their mothers lullabies and nursery rhyme music boxes and the merry-go-round tunes of their crib mobiles. As toddlers, they happily pound on toy drum sets, strum plastic guitars and dance around the living room to Sesame Street. As children grow, their music tastes change and refine, but most kids will always love music in one form or another. Whether they grow towards classical and take up the violin or take guitar lessons to form their own rock band, music is a part of our childrens’ lives from the very beginning. So, as far as childrens’ bedroom décor, you can’t go wrong with a music themed bedroom or some carefully selected beautiful music artwork to personalize your child’s bedroom.

This week the special feature is a gorgeous, yet bold and fun, music graph banner. I love this music art piece for its fun appeal, giving the impression of New Orleans Jazz. I also love that these wall sized pieces hang from the ceiling without damage to the walls. The pieces can span a 10 foot wall space.

If your child loves music, dancing or just deserves a vibrant and colorful bedroom, this Music Graph Banner is the perfect childrens’ bedroom music décor. And parents, take advantage of the FREE SHIPPING for this item.

Read more about this Music Graph Banner at Rosenberry Rooms.

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 - Amber

Special Feature of the Week – Royalty in Pink Framed Childrens Wall Art

Special Feature of the Week – Royalty in Pink Framed Childrens Wall Art

This week my pick of the week is actually a set of 2 great girls bedroom decorating pieces that together make an inspired statement for any little girl or a great gift set if you are looking for that perfect gift that she will use every single day and love. First, the Royalty in Pink Childrens Wall Art.

This framed art is perfect for a baby girl nursery or little girls bedroom. I love that the frame is hand-painted and look at the beautiful design! The colors are exquisite and sure to brighten the room with taste and style. I also love that this item can be personalized with your child’s name. A personalized wall art is a meaningful and thoughtful gift that will be treasured many years.

The second piece of a beautiful decor set for a little girls room is the Bella Rose Oval Mirror.

I am a big fan of this vintage style of decor with distressed accents and gorgeous floral design. These 2 girls bedroom decor wall pieces compliment each other and make a great girls gift for her bedroom or a wonderfully unique design idea for your little girls bedroom!

Find these girls bedroom decor pieces and many others at RosenberryRooms.com

- Amber

Special Feature of the Week – myHaven Daybed by Young America by Stanley

myHaven Daybed by Young America by Stanley

My chosen special feature this week is this beautiful daybed by Young America by Stanley. I am looking forward to a long beach vacation with my family and this daybed would be the perfect addition to our beach house. Available in a wide variety of luxurious colors from pastels to brilliant hues, this daybed would be wonderful in either a girls bedroom or a boys bedroom.

Another thing I love about this bedroom set is that is solid and stylish for use for many years as my children grow. Choosing childrens’ bedroom furniture is a careful decision, an investment in your child’s environment and setting the stage for sweet dreams and lots of cuddling. The myHave Daybed is not too childish, nor too adult in its sturdy construction. I am a big fan of the daybed style as my children feel snuggled into their bed inside the high backings. Children will also love the color selection and find one perfect for their developing bedroom design tastes.

A fun feature available with this bedroom set in the underbed trundle – perfect for sleepovers! Also available with a storage unit that provides kids the opportunity to help out and clean up their own bedroom by offering a fun place to store all their toys.

This item also has FREE shipping at RosenberryRooms.com with White Glove Delivery Service!

If you are looking for a childrens’ bedroom set that will last the years with ornate design and beautiful construction, the myHaven Daybed may just be the perfect bedroom set for your child.

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- Amber

Special Feature of the Week – Boys Best-Selling Bedding

Best-Selling Boys Bedding – Organic Dinosaur Crib Bedding

Having and 8 year old and a 10 year old I have started to miss the baby phase. Luckily, several of my friends have recently had babies or are expecting. This gives me an excuse to peruse the wonderful selections of crib bedding that is now available. I haven’t had to think about or buy baby things in quite awhile and I am amazed at the colors, fabrics and designs that I have to choose from. In particular, boys crib bedding has come along way. I remember only a few choices when my son was an infant and now there are thousands of amazing boys crib bedding patterns that make it a hard, but wonderful decision! I remember placing my infant son into his crib at night and just standing over him, watching him sleep. The imprint of his light blue sheets and train design crib border is forever engrained in my memory. Every time I think of him snuggled into his crib amongst the soft blue bedding, I can smell that wonderful baby smell again. I want to give my girlfriend that same kind of joy when she looks over her sleeping baby. I want her memory to permanently imprint with that beautiful sight.

I have been scouring the best-selling boys crib bedding selections and found this adorable crib set that is the perfect setting for these memories – Organic Crib Bedding Set – Dinosaur by Argington.

 This best-selling boys crib bedding has soft blue dinosaur print with a reversible comforter printed with dinosaur tracks. Some of the dinosaur designs are nose to nose as if playing. When I look at this luxurious crib bedding set, a sense of warmth and comfort comes over me. Other great features are that this set is 100% certified organic cotton sateen, 220 thread count, which means that no herbicides or pesticides have been used in production. The prints are done with low impact dyes using a low impact printing process. Comforters, bumpers, and pillows have 100% cotton fill. The fabric texture is smooth to the skin and remarkably soft. And above all….it is all natural. Organic crib bedding set includes:

1 reversible comforter (36″ x 50″)
1 reversible bumper
1 fitted sheet
1 crib skirt

And, of course, I love the FREE SHIPPING on this items offered by Rosenberry Rooms.

I hope that my girlfriend will experience the love and beauty nestled into this organic crib dinosaur bedding that I have forever in my memories.

Read more about Dinosaur Best-selling Boys Crib Bedding

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- Amber

Special Feature of the Week – Isabella Vanity And Computer Desk by Young America by Stanley

Isabella Vanity And Computer Desk by Young America by Stanley

My little girl turned eight years old this week and all she wanted was a new desk for her room. It appears that eight is the magical age where little girls in pigtails suddenly decide they are too ‘old’ for many things. Much too big and much too wise for the little girl desk currently in her bedroom, she talked about nothing else for the last month.

We searched and searched for the best ‘big girl’ desk for her and finally came across this great find – the Isabella Vanity And Computer Desk by Young America by Stanley.

When she came into her room on her birthday after school she went ga-ga! For the first time ever, she was excited to do her homework! She loved everything about the Isabella Desk including the large desktop space, the elegant design work and elaborate detail woodwork. I love the unique pieces in a decorative white distressed finish with fluted round posts, turned bun feet and soft curves throughout. The pale decorative striping and light dusting add depth and interest to the finish, while accents of pink or blue toile fabric complete the beautiful look. This gorgeous piece of girls bedroom furniture transforms her bedroom into a place of delight.

The Vanity/Computer Desk features four drawers, drop-lid front keyboard, one stationary shelf and adjustable levelers. We also purchased the optional powder blue cushion and desk chair – a complete ensemble.

One other thing that Mommy and Daddy loved about this desk – FREE shipping!

 - Amber

Special Feature of the Week – Max Traveler Stroller by Baby Planet

Max Traveler Stroller in Mocha and Blue by Baby Planet

I can’t think of a better day than Earth Day to write about my favorite Earth Friendly Baby Gear product – The Max Traveler baby stroller.

There are so many reasons I have chosen this baby stroller to be my pick of the week:

1. The super-modern colors and design. It’s almost so cool that its futursitic.
2. This stroller is ultra-lightweight. As a mom, we often are out and about by ourselves with kids and folding, unfolding and lifting the baby stroller can take a toll on your muscles. Not this one – this stroller is so light that I can lift it into my car with one hand.
3. 2 Cup-holders – one for my coffee and one for my water bottle. In my opinion, there is nothing more crucial to a baby stroller than ample cupholders!
4. Earth-friendly construction – Another wonderful bonus when choosing baby products is to consider the eco-friendly baby gear available.
5. Right now this amazing stroller is on sale at Rosenberry Rooms for only $297 AND you get FREE SHIPPING!

Read more about the Max Traveler Stroller in Mocha and Blue by Baby Planet
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Happy Earth Day!

Amber

Special Feature of the Week – Woods Percale Pillow Case by Amenity

Woods Percale Pillow Case by Amenity

I am in love with Rosenberry Rooms new GREEN section, so it is not hard for me to pick out the special feature of the week this week. Keep in mind, the special feature items are carefully chosen with a variety of factors in mind including uniqueness, colors, durability, popularity and price.

This weeks feature – Woods Percale Pillow Case by Amenity – reminds me of my father’s house. A couple years ago he and his wife built a house in the woods. And when I say it is ‘out there’ I mean it takes a least a half hour drive to find a decent cup of coffee. They purchase truckfuls of corn and feed the deer that visit their house every night. My Dad and his wife sit out on their porch sipping wine and watching their deer friends. Can you picture this tranquil scene?

The Woods Percale Pillow Case by Amenity brings this serenity right into your home.

Choose from the optional eco-fill insert made with spun, recycled plastic bottles encased in organic cotton or the natural insert filled with 100% duck down and encased in cotton processed only with water. Think of this beautiful pillow as a small price (only $40) for great peace.

Buy this weeks featured product:  Woods Percale Pillow Case by Amenity at Rosenberry Rooms

Shop the entire GREEN selection at Rosenberry Rooms.

Thank you for shopping with us!

Amber

Special Feature of the Week – Organic Baby Bunch Gift Set

Organic Baby Bunch in Blue

I have recently entered the organic, go green craze, which I have discovered is not a craze at all, but a responsibitly for all of us. So, when Rosenberry Rooms created the GREEN category that allows me to choose eco-friendly products, I was thrilled! Especially, because my best friend is having a baby boy and she is years ahead of me in terms of green-enlightenment. My special feature pick of the week has to be the adorable gift that I just bought for her and her new baby boy – The Organic Baby Bunch in Blue.

This is the cutest baby gift ever! Each Organic Baby Bunch is enhanced with recycled paper and wood rosebuds and leaves, wrapped in tissue and placed in a beautiful presentation box. The flowers and the boxes denote gender and are available in Blush (pink), Cornflower (blue) and Apricot (yellow). All bunches are carefully packed in an outer shipping box designed to protect and transport them safely.

All Organic Baby Bunch garments are made of 100% organic undyed, unbleached cotton, resulting in a natural “buff” hue. Organic bunches are sized for babies 0 to 6 months (up to 16 lbs.) and also available in size 6 to 12 months.

Bunch contains one bib, one t-shirt, one pair of socks, one hat and onesie.

I like that my girlfriend will get so much goodness in this one gift – and she will LOVE that everything is green!

Buy Organic Baby Bunch at RosenberryRooms.com

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Happy shopping,
Amber