Colors and Decorative Schemes

After happily receiving a package of pastel pink baby clothes from Jon's mum, Nicky is probably set for baby clothes in pastel pink , so if you had planned on getting baby clothes, you might think about other colors (again, must restate that she's happy to receive any gifts bestowed!).

The color and decorative scheme of the baby's nursery room will be white with butterflies (yet to be done). Hope that helps with shopping ideas!

Baby Bedding Update

Hello all -- on baby bedding, I've found out that she has a very specific bedding set in mind (called "Bobo bed set") from Babies 'r Us, but it's a little pricey at 30,000 yen, so she doesn't expect anyone to get that for her (unless you feel like splurging, I'm sure she wouldn't actually mind!!).

Baby Slings

Of course you could buy Nicky a baby sling, but you know how crafty she is ... and crafty people always like crafty things!

So... here are some sites that tell you how to make baby slings :) I'm sure that having more than one would be fun, so don't worry if you just feel compelled to make one but you're worried that someone else might be doing the same thing!

http://www.mayawrap.com/n_sewsling.php

http://www.mykarmababy.com/pages/BabySlingPattern.php

http://www.mammasmilk.com/pages/makeasling.php

http://www.bigmamaslings.co.uk/zen-cart/page.html?id=12

http://www.thenewhomemaker.com/node/43

http://www.unique-baby-gear-ideas.com/baby-sling-pattern.html

http://sewingneedlework.suite101.com/article.cfm/sew_baby_slings

Good luck and if you find any being sold around town, please do post a comment and let us know where the less crafty amongst us might buy one!

Natural Baby Care Products

Thank goodness there are lots more all-natural and organic baby care products available these days. One brand with a line of baby care products that is available in Hiroshima is Weleda. It's a reputable company and you can find out more about them by clicking here.
Some of their baby care products can be found at LOFT and maybe at Tokyu Hands. If anyone can confirm whether they're at Tokyu Hands, that would be great!

Baby Clothes from People Tree

People Tree is a fair trade organization -- why not place an order online for Nicky's new baby while supporting a good cause?
Click here to go the Japanese site for baby and maternity stuff from People Tree :)

Let's all buy Nicky the stuff she actually wants!

Here's the general list of things we know Nicky both needs and wants:

newborn baby clothes
natural (organic whenever possible) baby care products - moisturizer, body wash
baby brush
nail clippers
carry sling
bedding