Category: KIDS ROOM

Many of you wrote to me about how helpful you found Mothers Spells’ last post regarding my favorite things so I decided to stop by the lovely shop again to show you more 🙂

After I became a mother I felt like a toy wasn’t just a toy anymore. I carefully choose my sons’ toys and I try to teach them respect for each one. I also do not overload their room with too much stuff so this way they have more space to explore and play with only a few good toys that they like and appreciate. I see so many kids rooms with way too many toys and they don’t even play with half of them. I also believe children need their space and the rule that applies here is less really is more. The same goes for clothes, I feel like they grow so fast and kids love to play and get dirty outside and inside as well. So I keep my laundry machine busy each day and only have the necessary amount of clothes for them . In doing this , I find we have more space and my house seems a bit less chaotic!

I am going to start with the world’s softest pajamas, they are made from bamboo fiber (sounds strange right?) I am telling you they are so soft and comfortable and include beautiful prints for boys and girls. They also have a lovely gift set for newborns that I recently purchased as a gift for all my friends that are expecting or that just gave birth. They also carry a baby blanket with the same softness and all skin friendly.

I am actually not sure if “Sophie the Giraffe” , is as famous here in Italy as she is throughout the rest of Europe so I am going to introduce you to her. This is a teether and a toy. You will find Sophie in three different versions here, including one that also makes a squeaky sound when squeezed. The other good part is that she’s made from all natural fibers (hevea rubber.)

I am a big fan of wooden toys. The ball you see here is a toy that got passed down from my older son to the younger and they both loved looking at it, turning it around in their small hands and watching the little balls move around. This went on every airplane trip we took and when they were very young they even used the ends of it to itch their gums when new teeth were breaking through.

This beautiful table I think is brilliant in a home. This game might actually help you to get through breakfast without standing up a 100x. It will keep your baby occupied for a bit…well let’s hope for quite awhile… 🙂

These three mini dinos are made out of wood and have fun shapes with wheels so they can be pushed or driven all around the room.

I wish I had seen this baby gym when my boys were younger. I find it so beautiful! You can take the toys off as well and stick it on your car seat or stroller. It is made with beautiful wood and knitted figures.

My brother recently had a son and when I went to visit them my beautiful nephew was relaxing so calm and safe in one of these. I again wished I had seen this as well when my sons were newborns. With this you can easily move around your house and let your newborn rest safely and cozily. Move it to the couch or your bed. Plus I am sure it isn’t too complicated to travel with you on your weekend getaways 🙂

Another one I wish I had for my sons’ first baths is this flower. It’s so soft ( towel-like fabric ) and lets your newborn feel so safe and relaxed for his/her’s first bath. You can easily stick this in your sink and give your baby a relaxing bath there as well.

Having a hard time falling asleep? This is a cuddle buddy that releases relaxing melodies and sounds of nature with a soft little light so that way it’s not too dark in your child’s room.

I am positive this was designed by a mother 😉 :Play and Go” is both a game blanket and a bag to store toys in. It can easily be moved around the house and then at the end of play all toys get placed in the middle and with the pull of two strings – voila, the room is clean! They have ones with many different cool prints and patterns.

I hope you enjoyed this week’s list. It was a bit longer this time and I hope it gave you all some more ideas. The store is located close to Park Sempione in Milan, so if you are in the area you can pass by before or after playing in the park.

I hope you all have a great weekend!

Love JM

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There is a little store quite close to where I live which is super dangerous for me to go in, as I love every single thing they sell. It is owned by an American woman and she imports all the best baby brands – from toys, decorations, plates to clothes. Plus, she is a mother herself so she understands quite well what is good to have for our kids.

I know all these brands from New York. I have seen them in stores all over the city and they are all very popular especially since most are famous for the high-quality materials that these products are made of. Also, they are so beautiful and set a romantic atmosphere in my boys’ room. Since I have received many requests from mothers asking me what I like for my boys, I chose some of my favorite items and must – haves and would love to share them with you.

My first must-have is a swaddle. I used one quite a bit with both my boys from when they were infants. There are so many different uses ; as a light blanket, a burping cloth and sheet cover. A swaddle is very handy to bring while travelling. I always had two clean swaddles with me everywhere I went, they are just so practical.

These are the most beautiful tethers I have seen and are all natural as they are made out of wood. They each have a unique beautiful shape so you can choose your favorite. They also make a smaller stuffed animal and a tether that come as a set, you can hang it on your stroller or car seat to prevent it from getting dirty. All babies, for some odd reason,  love throwing their stuff on the ground and most times it will land only in a very dirty area!

A tiny friend to have in the crib, stroller or in the car. Organic farm buddies are also security blankets for my boys. They each have one that they adore cuddling.

These have become so popular at least in Scandinavia, you can choose either your own favorite animal or that of your child’s. I think they are cute and make the walls in their rooms a lot more fun and adventurous. My boys have their two favorites and love to point to and imitate the animal sounds.

Then the little stickers you see on the wall in some of my photos are made with fabrics that are easy to apply and to take off. It is also a fun thing to do with the kids. I allow my boys to help me put them on the wall and for a long time after that they decided to tell everyone who visited that they had done it all by themselves! The boys were so impressed and much fun decorating.

There is a beautiful selection of books that I love reading for my boys before bedtime. Nothing quite like a good story that stimulates their imagination. Parents have been reading to their children for centuries and I feel that it’s a beautiful tradition that must be kept going.

love, JM