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DIPLO PICKS: Smart and Stylish Baby Gear

February 2, 2016

Baby gear can definitely overrun your life. Your once beautiful home can become cluttered with so much stuff that can be an eye-sore with loud colors. You can also be wasting your money with multiple products that aren’t designed to last. So I want to share with you some finds, that might not be the cheapest, but work hard for your money by having multiple purpose or making babying more convenient, while staying stylish. Just because we’ve had a baby, we still deserve to be stylish and live life elegantly.

diplo picks smart stylish baby gear

 

1. Skip Hop Grab and Go Stroller Organizer

  • Stylish chevron organizer that fits different stroller bars/handles.
  • Stretchy so insulated drink holders fit most cup and bottle sizes
  • Handy Zip-off wristlet for valuables
  • Light and stores flat

2. Baby Diaper Canvas Tote Bag

  • I have a bigger, not as stylish JJ Cole Linden Diaper Bag, but there are times when I don’t need to bring too much stuff, but still want useful pockets and (must-have) insulation for baby bottle. I am drooling over this slimmer, stylish diaper bag.
  • The cotton material is not stain repellent, but it can go in the wash!
  • Zipper closure is a must for diaper bags to keep stuff secure and prevent them from falling out.
  • Tote handle + detachable shoulder strap keeps hands free for carrying baby.
  • BONUS: cushioned changing pad and stroller straps.

3. Nuna Sena Travel Bed

  • This is a beautifully made travel bed and the color is a luxe kind of gray. Really a level above most flimsy travel beds – so it can withstand the moving and travel that’s part of expat life.
  • We have the Stokke Sleepi crib but needed a travel bed for when the in-laws baby sit, and also for our move from Berlin to Manila. The heavier solid wood Stokke went in the shipment, while the Nuna went with on airfreight so we had something for Diplo Baby while waiting for our shipment. 
  • During pack up it was useful to have a bed that could go in any room we are in, a safe space for baby to play and sleep while Mama and Papa were busy.
  • Most importantly it is simple to assemble and disassemble. It needs some muscle because of the robust material, but no complicated instructions.

4. Bumkins Waterproof Wet Bag

  • Great for carrying cloth diapers, dirty lampins (muslin cloth to wipe drool and spit ups, swaddle or diaper) and clothes
  • Easy wipe waterproof fabric, stain and odor resistant.
  • I like the extra pocket in the sides for clean diapers.
  • Machine washable, but must be hung to dry. 
  • Lead free, PVC free, BPA free, phthalates free, and vinyl free.

5. Thirsties Wet Bag

  • You can’t have too many waterproof  bags for baby (especially if you use cloth diapers like we do) and travel.
  • Love that this it folds into this neat little bundle for storage.
  • Handle can be use to strap it onto stroller handles. 
  • Fits up to 8 diapers and inserts & keeps odor and moisture in.
  • Unlike other wetbags that have a waterproof lining + fabric top, this is only one layer so it dries faster.

6. Baby Björn Bouncer

  • This simple yet effective bouncer totally goes with my nursery palate. 
  • I got the soft breathable mesh fabric in Silver – perfect for Berlin summers or year round in the tropics. 
  • The most mobile rocker out there – uber light, folds flat. Easy to store and travel with. 
  • Rocking develops baby’s motor skills and balance in a natural way. No batteries or electricity required.
  • Can be used from birth!
  • 3 differen’t posisitons – baby can even sleep in it for short naps.

7. Baby Zen YoYo newborn stroller

  • Super light stroller 6kg ca. that folds small enough to carry on the plane and store in the overhead storage.
  • TRAVEL BENEFITS: 1) it’s not counted with your carry-on, 2) you get to use it during lay-overs 3) baby can ride it and the diaper bag can hang on it while deplaning via tube – which keeps your other hand free for your hand-carry trolley.
  • It’s the only stroller that folds with it’s newborn nest – no need to remove like other carrycots.
  • Once you’ve practiced a little, it easily folds and unfolds – like magic I tell you – when there are stairs so you don’t need to look for an elevator every time. If you don’t believe me check out the video below.

8. Nuna Leaf Curv

  • Finally a baby swing that fits into a stylish home. And how can I resist the color “french grey?”
  • I love that it doesn’t look like most swings/rockers with all the baby colors, cartoon characters, lights, music and sounds.
  • SUPER easy to assemble – only 2 parts. It’s not light, but it will definitely last till it’s weight limit of 60kg.
  • Eco-smart, no batteries or electricity needed. Goes back to the natural way swings worked before.
  • Grows up with your child and can be a super comfy reading chair. Many of the crazy contraptions out there are expensive – € 70-150 only up to 9 months – and aren’t even made well. I got my leaf for €180, but it will last till adulthood even.
  • This isn’t for paren’t who want the swing/rocker to do the soothing for them or to leave their baby in the swing for an hour or two. Personally I like that I need to take a break from computer every few minutes to nudge the swing with my feet and interact with baby.
  • The additional bar – though pricey – is so easy to attach and gives baby endless fun. I just wish that they already included it with the price.

9. Diaper Clutch Diaper and Wipe Case 

  • The navy chevron is so chic, you wouldn’t know it was for poop and pee changes!
  • Keeps diapers and wipes in one stylish case – the easy access window keeps wipes accessible and hassle free!
  • Grab and go for a quick change.
  • 100% Cotton, hand wash cold, lay Flat to Dry

I picked the color gray for the things that DiploBaby uses constantly, I think gray looks so chic and with mint green highlights and a mostly white room, the look is understated and elegant. Best thing about it is it’s easy to keep clean, stains aren’t easily noticeable.

Also gray is unisex (grey, light pink and white for baby girls are so chic!) and can easily be used with a future sibling, IF we decide to have another one. It’s also easy to resell because if the color is very specific, then it reduces the number of people you can sell it to.

Do you have other items to add to this smart and stylish baby gear list? Would love to hear!

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We are very lucky that the Geneva Airport is very near because it is located 4 km northwest of the city centre. It takes us less than 15mins by car & is easier to get to than airports outside the city.

BUT also means that many of the Geneva residents suffer from AIRCRAFT NOISE POLLUTION. 

In some parts of Geneva, like Vernier, Meyrin, Bellevue, Versoix, etc will have the airplane pass on top of you or very near you. This is something to consider when you are MOVING TO GENEVA & looking for a home.

When we were in @bioparcgeneve recently, it felt like airplane after airplane was going overhead every few mins. The poor animals were screaming each time.

A  report by the European Environment Agency(EEA) in 2017 said that 12% or 73,500 Geneva residents have their hearing disturbed by aircraft noise. Probably the figures have risen with the natural increase population & travel?

“The EEA describes noise as a pervasive pollutant that directly affects the health and well-being of humans and wildlife. Populations exposed to high noise levels can exhibit stress reactions, sleep-stage changes, and clinical symptoms like hypertension and cardiovascular diseases. All of these can contribute to premature mortality. The World Health Organization (WHO) reckons that humans exposed to noise levels above 40 decibels at night experience adverse health effects.

Across Europe it is estimated that noise contributed to at least 900,000 additional cases of hypertension in 2011.” - @le_news_ch 

DID YOU KNOW that owners of homes affected by the noise can request for soundproofing to be paid for by GVA? 

Check if your home meets the conditions for FREE SOUNDPROOFING c/o Genève Aéroport here:

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Whenever we go to Spain, we love to go to @mercadona. It might be small but has a good affordable selection. It’s my thrifty Spanish MIL’s favorite.

We were so lucky that we had a @mercadona right beside our hotel Marina Badalona. Very convenient.
Our favorite things to bring home are:

☕️ frozen porras (bigger than churros)

🐑 baby lamb chops (the only lamb I eat coz it’s not malangsa & all you need to do is fry till crispy in olive oil with S&P) it’s called Chuletas Cabrito but TD calls it lechal 

🐽 chicharon or crispy pork rinds

🥔 Homemade potato chips. The best potato chips for me are from Spain. I don’t know how it’s so much yummier! The olive oil???

🎣 canned Sardines & tuna for me and Yaya B

TIPS:

🧊 For frozen items, we usually ask the hotel before we buy if they can put it in their freezer until we fly.

✍️ I usually bring different sizes ZIPLOCK BAGS, MASKING TAPE & MARKER when we travel so we can put everything in, label with our name and room number.

📸 then I take a photo so we can just show it to the staff and they can easily find it in their freezer.

✈️ When it’s time to pack, I placed our beach towels around the frozen packages coz I know they will SWEAT & I don’t want our other things to get wet 💦 

What  grocery do you usually like to shop for when in Spain? Where do you buy them?

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📍Chem. des Tuileries 140, 1293 Bellevue

After the lovely BIOPARC we headed across to this chill park with ample PARKING that had so many things for kids & anyone who wants to move & work out:

⚽️ The kids wanted to kick around a football so we borrowed a ball from @boxup.app (they also have pumps, 🏓, 🏐, 🏀, etc) just download the app & turn on your Bluetooth & follow instructions! Return after 3hrs.

👟 Outdoor gym - this was a huge hit with the kids

⚽️ football - this too!

🏀 basketball court

🏓 Ping-pong 

🏐 Beach volleyball court

🤸🏻 Monkey bars

🛝 small playground

Thanks for the wonderful afternoon guys @lidia_otilia_botezatu! 
How lucky are we to have these beautiful, clean open spaces. And the free rental gear is AMAZING! so convenient.

This is in Geneva, about 15mins drive from where we live.

SAVE THIS on your list of PARKS to visit!

⚠️ WARNING

it’s in the airplane path so there will be loud noise from that. It’s not as close as the bioparc but bring earplugs/earphones if you are sensitive.

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BIOPARC GENÈVE Yesterday was a holiday in Switze BIOPARC GENÈVE

Yesterday was a holiday in Switzerland (except for Geneva). It was raining & miserable so I wanted to take @diplobaby out for a few hours. Thankfully midafternoon it stopped raining.

We met with our friends @lidia_otilia_botezatu in @bioparcgeneve and had a lovely time in this volunteer run zoo.

TIPS💡

🆓 It’s free for families on your FIRST visit!

🦢 you walk inside animal enclosures so wear shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty/stepping on poop. We wore boots & happy we did

🅿️ there’s parking inside on wood chips, if it’s full there’s another pavement parking (free up to 4hrs) across the roundabout 

🦔 Do not feed or touch the animals no matter how cute they are

🗺️ There are 2 routes (purple & blue) and 1-1.5hrs #diplshould be enough 

❎ Park closes at 4pm

SAVE THIS NOW if your looking for a fun & not too you can do in well und2hrs. It’s nice that you can go inside unlike most zoos so it’s quite unique.

⚠️ WARNING

it’s in the airplane path so there will be loud noise from that. @diplobaby who is super noise sensitive did not mind as much as I thought he would because he was so entertained by the animals.

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MARINA BADALONA HOTEL At first we were going to MARINA BADALONA HOTEL 

At first we were going to stay in the heart of Barcelona, where we stayed 8 years ago (I didn’t even know that @diplobaby was already in my tummy at 2 weeks old) but the “hotel” is now expensive with no amenities & small rooms. So TD found a hotel in #badalona - a 20min taxi ride from Barcelona city center - that was so fabulous & slightly less expensive.

SAVE THIS NOW for future trips to Barcelona

WHY I LOVED marinabadalona
🤍 All white interiors was so beautiful & calming
🤍 Gorgeous view of the Marina 
🤍 Everything was so aesthetic, even where you tap your card to enter the room
🤍 Massive bed
🤍 Electric curtains
🤍 Lots of closet space & hangers
🤍 2 TVs
🤍 Refrigerator
🤍 White/cream Nespresso & kettle
🤍 Architecture & interior design is sooooo me!
🤍 Small rooftop pool with unbelievable views (need to do a separate post)
🤍 5min walk to the beach
🤍 Gorg esplanade
🤍 Yummy restos beside
🤍 Mercadona right beside - so convenient!

FEW RECOS FOR IMPROVEMENT:
✌️ Loved the textured wall paper, but it’s difficult to keep clean inside the bathroom
✌️ The bathroom surface area was a bit small & our stuff kept falling off the sink
✌️ Not a single chair in the family room so when we had room service we had to eat standing
✌️ No salt & pepper with room service so we called to ask & were told we would be charged for them taking it up. After TD clarified that there was no S&P with our meal, they said they would bring it up. The person brought a small bowl of of salt & pepper combined. The salt was for DiploBaby’s salmon, but he can’t eat pepper, I wanted both for my pesto. Had to run down in my slippers & the resto staff were very apologetic coz who serves a mixed S&P ever? They gave me individually packaged ones which I really appreciated.
✌️ Since the hotel has a pool & is by the beach, I wish there was a place to hang & dry swim suits. Our suits & watershoes did not dry in the tub.

All in all the value we got from staying in this hotel was so high compared to a more expensive hotel in Barcelona. No hotel stay is perfect.

Now, would I stay there again? YES PLEASE! Would you?

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