When Babies R Us just won’t cut it
Posted
March 30, 2008 at
10:00 am by
Allison J
I want to start off by stating that I do not have anything against Babies R Us. For many Americans it is the most accessible all-in-one baby Mecca. And let’s face it — it’s affordable.
With that said, I spent the entire morning helping my expecting sister fulfill her baby registry at my local Babies R Us — and I was left in a panic! While my sister’s traditional tastes were more than met with the store’s inventory, my desire for streamlined mod prods was left unanswered.
I was most disturbed by the “bouncies” or baby loungers. They are necessary, I know that. I do not diminish their need or usefulness — but they were not good! These little baby pods lay front and center in one’s living room (typically), and I would think they could be both functional and aesthetically pleasing. For expecting parents craving modern and contemporary design, Babies R Us just fell short.
So, after hours of pastel pink and blue, I came home to my trusty computer. I began searching and found, of all things, the bouncer that Halle Berry has provided for her little one. Now, I don’t believe in jumping on the celebrity bandwagon, but this it good:
The Bloom Coco Lounger Plexistyle - available at Nomi for $350. Nomi is definitely worth checking out if you like more modern designs – and have a more liberal budget!
This posted originally appeared on Behind the Curtains.
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1. Rita said:
March 30, 2008 @ 10:55 am | Quote
Yeah, that’s a sad fact of parenthood. The baby furniture tends to not fit in well with any known style of livingroom, except for “surrendered modern parent,” even the Eddie Bauer car seats don’t look like they truly belong in the Lexus, the high chair never quite fits in with the dining room set and the spit-up absolutely is unbecoming to the mom’s outfit. Then again, the baby itself always kinds of clashes, too. I mean, how upscale and serious can you look when you have something so pink-fleshed and dressed up in duckies hanging off of you? The best thing to do is give up, realize that this little 8 lb human is going to change your entire life and accept it. You’ll have your decor and your personal style back, but it’s a losing battle to try to fight it. Unless you ARE Halle Berry and you can toss the kid over to a nanny whenever you absolutely cannot be seen looking like a mother.
2. Jessica said:
March 30, 2008 @ 11:44 am | Quote
I agree that parents don’t need to fall into having to sacrifice their taste for baby items. There are a lot of alternatives out there - one of the reasons online stores have thrived recently.
BRU appeals to the masses and most of that brown and oak shit - no thanks. It’s bad enough I have organge-y oak cabinets in my kitchen, if I have a choice, I’ll go with something that looks cool while serving it’s purpose. Why not? You only live once?
I love the bouncy BTW. Hope your sister likes it too!
3. Jessica said:
March 30, 2008 @ 11:48 am | Quote
Wait a minute! I don’t know how I noticed, that thing is $350?!?
Good Lord! Nevermind!
That money is much better spend towards something much more practical! I think I read it at first as $35, I don’t know why I would think that was $35!
Man, I don’t mean to sound like a bleeding heart, because I’m not, but aren’t there starving children all over the world?
4. Kristy said:
March 31, 2008 @ 11:42 am | Quote
That is a ridiculous amount of money to spend on something that will only be used for *maybe* six months. Trust me, if you ever actually have a baby, you’ll be willing to put a chair that looks like a life-sized Bozo the Clown in your LR if it means you get a shower.
5. Allison J said:
March 31, 2008 @ 2:26 pm | Quote
Again, this is just another choice for parents who prefer mod design, and whose budget is just more liberal.
6. Rita said:
March 31, 2008 @ 5:25 pm | Quote
“More liberal?” It’s obscene. The only way that bouncy seat would be worth $350 is if it came with $300 cash hidden in a pocket somewhere.
7. Kris said:
March 31, 2008 @ 6:35 pm | Quote
That IS obscene.
$350?! You could spend that amount on FOOD for a week or two.
I can’t believe people spend that much on bouncy-things and strollers, etc. But hey, that’s their thing, I suppose.
8. Allison J said:
March 31, 2008 @ 7:52 pm | Quote
Well, no one is asking you to buy it.
9. Rita said:
March 31, 2008 @ 8:25 pm | Quote
Well, you basically wrote an advertisement for a product, and then get pissy when people who actually have kids criticize it? Hmmm.
10. Allison J said:
March 31, 2008 @ 9:12 pm | Quote
I’m not quite sure that it’s me that tends to have a “pissy” tone. And this blog was placed under products and tips… far from an advertisement.
You seem to be argumentative — and take things personally when your opinion isn’t the one being expressed.
This is simply an alternative for parents who have varying tastes and budgets.
11. Rita said:
March 31, 2008 @ 9:48 pm | Quote
Who, moi? LOL. Seriously, wiping my eyes over that one. Yes, I tend to be a tad argumentative at times on internet boards. It’s what makes me mellow-mom the rest of the time. But, believe me, it’s soooo not personal. And yes, if you’re writing a product evaluation for the rich and famous, then this ridiculously priced baby bouncer might be taken seriously. But, from real moms, it just gives us a laugh.
12. Maureen said:
April 1, 2008 @ 7:25 pm | Quote
Dude, I hear you.
Before we had our son, my husband and I swore we wouldn’t sell out and do the Babies R Us bullshit. But when it came down to it, we made a deal with the devil, hung our heads and bought fugly shit from there.
I was ashamed at first.
Then, after I had Ryan, I realized I didn’t care WHERE the kid slept/hung out/spaced out. I would’ve let him sleep in a shit-lined shoe at that point if it would’ve meant I could blow-dry my hair.
13. Allison said:
April 2, 2008 @ 10:24 am | Quote
Holy smokes! That one made me laugh out loud!!!!
Sorry, I got a visual and now that will be on my mind all day.