Reasons to Love the "My Little Seat Travel Highchair" in Asia

We recently traveled to Asia with our son who is now almost 9 months.  It was interesting to see that high chairs in most restaurants are actually "high chair" without straps or bars.  Only a toddler who sits very sturdy can sit in one because there are no bars or straps to stop him from falling.  So you can imagine how happy we were that we brought the My Little Seat high chair with us.  I'm not sure what parents do here with their babies. Maybe they are more advanced and can sit alone because at every restaurant they assume that our little guy can sit in this type of high chair as it is the only chair offered to us.

I've mentioned before that the My Little Seat was useful to us in Chicago where a high chair was not always available and now here is another reason to love the My Little Seat.  It is easy to pack and wash, and is an absolutely must for parents who travel with their babies.  You just never know what kind of high chairs you will find or the lack thereof.

Via My Little Seat

There are a few designs to choose from.  Click here to see them all from the My Little Seat website.

Absolutely in Love with the Lillébaby Carrier

I wanted to share how much I love my new baby carrier.  My son is now 7 months (I still can't believe it; I feel like it was just yesterday I was announcing his birth) and because we have been travelling I have been using the Lillébaby carrier daily with him.

I shopped around quite a bit for a carrier.  I was looking for a carrier that would allow me to carry him facing me and facing outward so he can see what we see, and something that has breathable material for hot climates.  I chose the Lillébaby Airflow carrier and here is why.

Via Fab Baby Gear

Not only did this carrier meet my list of requirements, I can also carry my son on my back or hip, it has a hood that allows me to cover his head from the sun while he is sleeping and it is comfortable.  I like the fact that the weight is balanced between my upper and lower back.  Plus it is very easy to switch from the position of facing me and that of facing out.  When my son is due for a nap I carry him facing me and when he wakes up, I take him out, switch things around and put him facing out.  He loves the carrier as he sits very comfortably in it.  I definitely recommend trying it out if you are looking for a carrier, especially if you are looking for one good for warm climates.  The 3D breathable mesh allows great airflow so we both don't get overly hot.  Even my husband and my mom loved carrying my son in it.

Via Amazon.com

I just wish I bought two so that we could carry our two year old son in one too.

West Elm is in town!

I had to share a little secret I discovered late last summer...West Elm is now in Montreal! I call it my secret because it does not seem that many people are aware that they opened their first store in the province this year.

Montreal store via West Elm

I went by a while back and I am crazy for their collection...Some of their larger furniture pieces are a little too traditional for me but I love their mix of modern, clean & sleek accessories with their twist of ethnic & organic pieces. There is so much to fall in love with!

I thought I would post my top 5 West Elm gifts for the holidays as well as my top 5 favourite West Elm pieces for the home on my wish list this year!


TOP 5 GIFTS

GIFT FOR HER: Mosaic triangles jewelry box via West Elm

GIFT FOR HIM: Moscow mule copper mug via West Elm

HOSTESS GIFT: Diffuser via West Elm

GIFT FOR THE JET SETTER: Travel Kit via West Elm

HOUSE WARMING GIFT: Modernist bowls via West Elm

MY TOP 5 FAVOURITE PIECES:

Chevron tile wall mirror via West Elm

Onyx flatware via West Elm

Various gallery frames via West Elm

Carved wood coffee table via West Elm

Souk wool rug via West Elm

You should definitely drop by and have a look! The staff is super friendly and the vybe is so laid back!