When you manufacture gifts and gear for new parents like I do, you’re exposed to a lot of maternity clothing ads. Most show incredibly pregnant women whooping it up at fancy social gatherings or posing confidently in maternity swimwear by the pool. Somehow…ads

never seem to show women with morning sickness running for bathrooms, or tugging on their spanx before meetings. Finally, the maternity line More of Me takes a major step forward by introducing something completely different. Shown above:

a) Favorite Shirtdress: This is the unmistakable look which translates to, “What are you looking at dirt bag?” Pregnant women find it useful to ward-off leering men, or just about anyone who looks like they might come-up and touch a total stranger’s belly. On that note, don’t touch strangers…pregnant or otherwise.

b) Take it to the Maxi Dress: Swollen ankles are unavoidable side effects of pregnancy, and according to the ad copy the ‘Take it to the Maxi Dress’ was designed to hide them. Strangely enough, the model’s ankles don’t appear to be swollen at all which might explain why she’s showing them off in such an odd pose. On that note, I’m starting to wonder if this model is actually pregnant.

c) Color Block Kimono Dress: Here we see the model finally come to the end of her rope in a hormonal rage. Something tells me there could be a toddler involved…perhaps up in a tree above.

d) Cupcake Tanks: Made from eco-friendly Tencel, cupcake tanks are advertised as perfect for layering or wearing alone. It certainly looks comfortable, but I’d go with layering if you plan to leave the house. By “layering” I mean, put on a pair of pants…or something.

To learn more about the designs above visit MoreOfMeMaternity.com or follow them on twitter @moreofme.

Have fun and stay healthy,

Dr.MOZ

Your test results are in and I’m afraid to report…your levels of vitamin Etsy are dangerously low. No worries though, I have a huge dose of it right here thanks to Westmama Designs! Indie cuteness shown above includes:

• Organic T-Rex with a Lollipop: sizes 3-6 months, 6-12 months, 12-18 months, 2T, 3T, 4T and available in Teal Blue.

• Giraffe Shirt or Bodysuit with Stars: a variety of bodysuit and t-shirts sizes are available from baby to adult. More info at the product page!

• Owl Pants: limited edition printed on American Apparel karate pants in toddler sizes 12-18, 18-24 months.

Want to see more coolness from Westmama Designs? Visit the official blog, or shoot Kimberly of Westmama Designs a tweet @WestmamaDesigns!

Have fun and stay healthy,

Dr.MOZ

> also see: Etsy Finds: Geek Chic for Baby,

Nursery Art: Pick a Theme on Etsy!,

Etsy Find: Little Sapling Toys

You might already have a stylish Shabby Apple women’s dress in your collection, but did you know about their line of baby and toddler dresses? Summer is just around the corner and I’m celebrating with a fantastic baby dress giveaway! Learn about how you can win a

Shabby Apple baby dress of your choice from your favorite moose M.D. and Shabby Apple below!

• How to Enter: Visit the baby dress section at Shabby Apple and choose the dress you would like between (a) Creamsicle, (b) Pink Panther, (c) Not-Your-Mama’s Mumu, and (d) 45 Words-Per-Minute. Enter your favorite in the comments box below by midnight April 2nd (PST) for a chance to win.
• Rules: No purchase necessary to enter, one entry per household, void where prohibited. Due to shipping restrictions, this giveaway is only open to US residents.
• 2nd Giveaway: For a second chance to win, enter again at Dr.MOZ’s Facebook giveaway page at www.Facebook.com/DrMOZ
• Bonus Entries: Include a link showing your blog post or tweet that mentions this giveaway and you’ll receive another entry!

The Dear Dr.MOZ baby blog is moderated throughout the day, so don’t worry if your entry isn’t instantly viewable.

Good luck!
Dr.MOZ

> Thanks for the buzz Prizey.net!

If you’ve been looking for a newborn Christmas gift that’s sure to make the family pictures, you can’t go wrong with one of these baby bunting and cap sets. Each set includes pre-shrunk cotton and folding cuffs in size 0-6 months at SpoonSisters.com. Now all you

need to do is decide if your little cutie is a Sweet Pea, a little Banana, or a Chilli Pepper!

Have fun and stay healthy,
Dr.MOZ

> Shopping Tip: use the coupon code “GIFTS” during checkout between today and Jan. 30th, 2010 and save $5 for orders of $50 or more.

I’ve seen quite a few maternity dresses in my line of work, but “SKIN” by Marisol Rodríguez could be the first design I’ve run across that actually grows with the baby! The SKIN concept in the designer’s words:

“Each dress transforms itself as it follows the natural process of pregnancy. The exploration of traditional Asian techniques (origami) and simple methods of cutting and folding resulted in a design that expresses versatility, elegance, and extended lifetime.“

If you are a fan of the design, here’s the good news… SKIN is currently in production in a small home-based business called the Bogota Factory in Columbia. Now for the bad news, the line is only available directly from the Bogota Factory in Columbia. If you happen to in the area, the line comes in three different two-tone styles (each made of organic cotton) in vertical or horizontal pleating.

What do you think moms? Would you wear a SKIN maternity dress if available in your area? Click the comment bubble to open the text box below.

Have fun and stay healthy,
Dr.MOZ

> thanks to the Design Observer Group

I’m not sure why it is, but most parents will agree that it’s more difficult to find cool clothing for little boys than it is for little girls. Designs tend to be generic or covered in one of two options… trucks or dinosaurs. Trucks and dinosaurs are great, but I recommend shooting over to Charlie and Sarah’s Etsy shop for something a little more unique while their Back

to School Sale is still on. (left to right above)

• Polaroid Land Camera: printed on American Apparel long sleeve shirts in sizes 2-12.
• Carpenter Pants with Pocket and Loop: made of soft gray denim in sizes 6 months, 12 months, 2 years, 4 years, and 6 years.
• Wiffle Ball Vintage Applique: is a one-of-a-kind vintage “upcycled” applique stitched on the front of an American Apparel shirt.

You might also be interested to know that they offer designs for adults…and did I mention their new clearance section? All Charlie and Sarah garments are made by hand in their NYC apartment, so don’t delay because inventory is extremely limited!

Have fun and stay healthy,
Dr.MOZ

If you have a toddler in the family, they could become jealous of all the school clothes and fun supplies the big kids are getting this time of year. Have no fear, the Chalkboard Tee is a gift idea that will help even the score! Found at ChalkboardTee.com, it’s a chalkboard and T-shirt in one that kids of any age will enjoy. Simply remove your chalk from the small

“Chalk-It” pocket, draw on your Chalkboard Tee, and erase your drawing with a damp cloth when ready to give it a new design. Chalkboard Tees are 100% cotton, machine washable, and available in five funky designs!

Have fun and stay healthy,
Dr.MOZ

> found at the Trendy Girl

If you find yourself arguing with the kids about this year’s selection of school clothes, I suggest showing them the UFO Cap. I think you’ll find that they’ll be far more willing to negotiate after picturing themselves waiting for the bus in one of these hot numbers. Ha!

Have fun and stay healthy,
Dr.MOZ

> thanks to Likecool!

If the standard maternity apparel is a little too…umm precious for the rockin’ mama on your gift list, I think you might want to head over to MamaSan Maternity right away. You’ll find edgy strapless tops, antique maternity dresses with silver skull buttons, and let’s not forget about their comfortable skirts with incredible embroidery! Everything at MamaSan Maternity

is made in the USA and available at MamaSanMaternity.com.

Have fun and stay healthy,

Dr.MOZ

If you have a child living with Autistic Spectrum Disorder, you’ll be interested to see what designers Sheraz Arif, Andy Brand, Menno Kroezen & Katrien Ploegmakers have been up to with their amazing SQUEASE garment. In their words:

“SQUEASE is a garment that allows the wearer to apply deep pressure to their body in order to create a calming effect and reduce anxiety. It has integrated headphones that
reduce the sound level of high frequency noises that cause discomfort to people with hypersensitive hearing. The SQUEASE garment is mobile and allows the wearer to self-administer deep pressure discreetly in anxious situations. With its generous hood and sleeves, noise control and pressure application features, SQUEASE allows the wearer to feel protected and make them more at ease on-the-move.”

Not only is the SQUEASE designed to comfort those with ASD, but it also appears to be something that a teenager would actually wear. Bravo!

Have fun and stay healthy,
Dr.MOZ

> Thanks to Yanko Design

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Dr.MOZ

If you were born in the 70′s, chances are good that you were rockin’ a sweet pair of Sesame Street running shoes at some point. Thanks to a new collaboration with New Balance, your little track star can now wear Bert and Ernie on a pair of classic NB 574 shoes! If Bert and Ernie aren’t your style, you might be interested in Grover or and Abby Cadabby also available  New Balance’s shoe store online. Now for the bad

news…these classic kicks aren’t cheap. I don’t want to be the one to tell you how much they’ll cost you, but let’s just say that they’d be the perfect gift from Grandma and Grandpa.

Have fun and stay healthy,
Dr.MOZ

> thanks to Mommies with Style!