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Looking for something special for your lil’ bug? Baby Bug Studio specializes in boutique quality, one-of-a-kind baby and toddler items. Baby Bug Studio caters to all of you hip, urban women who strive for individuality, character and functionality in your baby wear and gear.

Finally, there is a virtual store that lets you create items to your own specifications. Are you a girlie-girl? Make a matching bib and burpie in sweet shades of pink with coordinating floral appliques. If your little one is more of a bold personality try bright polka dots with a solid grosgrain ribbon to match!

There are tote bags and aprons for moms as well. The best part? You can do all of your shopping and customizing from home. Plus, if you don’t have the time you can just shoot the friendly folks at Baby Bug Studio an email and they can help you!

This week’s newletter is devoted to all things baby!  

Baby Booties From Alex Locke-Norton

Periwinkle baby booties have been baby tested for fit, durability, and general cuteness! All booties should fit snugly since knit products naturally give. They are made of light-weight summer yarn and are available in Cotton Candy Pink, Blueberry Blue, Camel Beige, Blackberry, Cotton Cream, Ladybug Red, Ice Cream Vanilla, Watermelon Pink, Whale Blue, Butter Yellow, Bubblegum Pink, Dreamsicle Orange, and Periwinkle Purple. Each pair of booties should be hand washed in cool water and set out to dry. Each pair of booties have unique buttons and are available in sizes 0-3 months and 3-6 months.
Booties are available on www.pinkthread.com, http://www.theneedleinahaystack.com, and Sense and Sensibility at the Rockwell train stop in Chicago, IL. Each shop has a different variety of styles available. All booties are available from Alex Locke-Norton at alexnorton1@mac.com.

Mother Stork’s Baby Book, 100th Anniversary Edition

“Mother Stork’s Baby Book, 100th Anniversary Edition,” by Elizabeth Melsheimer, is a great gift for that new mother-to-be!  This limited edition book comes already boxed and decorated with a beautiful grosgrain ribbon.  The 104-page new edition includes the original illustrations by Albertine Randall Wheelan and the gentle words of several well-known poets including Lewis Carroll, Eugene Field and Robert Louis Stevenson. Mother Stork’s Baby Book offers 50 categories in which to organize your baby’s earliest information and ample room to mount your favorite images and keepsakes.  This is a timeless book that is great for all parents and children.  It’s made of acid free archival quality stock paper so it will truly last a lifetime and be past down through many generations!  Check out http://www.kistnersupplypublishingco.com for more great product details and a list of retailers!