Just because you’re a new parent doesn’t mean you have to compromise your musical taste. Rockabye Baby cleverly transformed the Beach Boys’ greatest hits into soothing instrumental lullabies.
Track Listing:
Surf’s Up
Let’s go Away for Awhile
Our Prayer
The Warmth of the Sun
Caroline No
God Only Knows
Don’t Talk (Put your Head On My Shoulder)
You Still Believe in Me
Wouldn’t it be Nice
More fun and funky details to play with in and around the house…
The ever-practical mirror gets a big jolt of personality when it’s shaped and decorated like a surfboard.
The coolest chair for your lil’ grom to kick back and enjoy a surf film and some shave ice, available in both blue and pink.
Need a finishing touch to save the day? The Life Preserver and Telegraph throw pillows should really float your boat!
Six little ships, each numbered and hand-pieced from richly colored canvas and yarn-dyed cotton, sail across a wavy chambray sea. The quilt and bumper are hand quilted and hand embroidered, with a school of jewel-stitched fish and running stitch waves.
Baby Boats from Pottery Barn Kids
Sail into slumberland with this fun nautical themed nursery from Pottery Barn Kids. The “Preston” collection features preppy and upscale nautical themed bedding that is designed for lasting style, with yarn-dyed oxford fabrics and classic images of the sea. The quilt and bumper are finely sewn of cotton canvas and percale, with hand-embroidered appliqués, bias-cut striped piping and yarn-dyed stripes on the reverse. The fitted crib sheet is made of organic cotton percale and is printed with baby fish and whales, and finished with a premium wash for added softness.
“Surfing is a special kind of madness, a feeling for the sea, a combination of love, knowledge, respect, fear- instinctive perception gained through repeated contact”
-Fred Wardy
The concern I keep getting from friends and family is what happens when you are pregnant and can’t surf anymore? Well, who says that just because you are preggo means you have to stop surfing! Medically speaking, there is no reason a woman can not continue to surf all the way through full term. If you are able to, you can surf until the very end.
The baby is really very protected and the main reason women stay out of the water is due to concerns of collision with your board or other surfers. In actuality, the first trimester is the most critical period of your pregnancy and the time where you should take most caution. For the most part, the main concern most women express is comfort. Finding a board, a position and the strength to continue surfing well into the ninth month shows some mean determination and love for the ocean.
Most women find that their surfing becomes more soulful, feeling connected to the water, sharing time with their spouse or friends, counting down the days to baby. Surfing while pregnant is a great way to stay strong, keep in shape and be physically prepared to pop out that lil’ grom when the time comes. I would advise keeping out of the water on bigger days, surfing less crowded spots and staying within your comfort level but feel confident you can and many women do surf while pregnant! Always, always check with your doctor as each pregnancy is different and you should only continue surfing if it feels right for you. As for me, I hope to be out in the lineup when my first contractions hit!
For more info on surfing while pregnant, check out SurfingMums.com
It’s the little things that bring that cozy feeling to a room and these adorable accents may be just what yours is missing!
Fashioned from shells, starfish and raffia this garland creates an instant beach mood in your home. Hang from windows or door frames and feel the cool sea breezes each time you pass. How much fun would this be to make from your own collection of shells?
Everyone knows that baby is on her own schedule, so why not hang this whimsical clock in the nursery and stop reminding yourself just how late it really is?
Sand Dollar Drawer Pulls $22.00
How’s this for the perfect beach touch in your home? Use them on your kitchen, bathroom, or bedroom drawers to bring a smile to your face. These are the perfect size for babies tiny fingers to grasp, just easy enough to boost a stumbling toddlers confidence as he reaches to try and dress himself!
Before baby can work on world peace, she’s going to have to work on whirled peas…the kind that come in baby food jars and end up splattered around the kitchen instead of in her mouth. And if the peas end up drooled down the front of this entertaining onesie? No problem…they’ll blend right in. 
Let baby set sail for slumberland wrapped in this lightweight flannel blanket, or carry it around in your diaper bag to use as a changing pad (just think of the “poopdeck” jokes you could make!). This blanket is the perfect size for swaddling baby, which research shows can help reduce arousal, or the tendency for baby to awaken during sleep, it can enhance neuromuscular development in low birth weight infants and even plays a role in lowering the risk of SIDS. Research shows that swaddling helps infants remain in REM sleep for longer periods, aiding their physical and cognitive growth. Enjoy the benefits of swaddling with this clever pirate themed flannel!
Even the easiest baby can have crabby days. Warn friends and caregivers with this snuggly onesie, get it here:
KileyKoala over at Etsy.com offers adorable baby beach wear that is as cute as it is reasonably priced. My absolute favorite is the “Oliver the Octopus” set including a blankie, plush toy and onesie. Oliver the lovable Octopus is perfect for a beach loving mom and baby and is available in sizes 3-24 months. Oliver is made of non-allergenic, anti-pill fleece and reinforced safety eyes. KileyKoala will even customize your order to include embroidered eyes for children under the age of 3 as an added safety measure! Hop on over to Kiley Koala’s etsy page and browse through her fun collection! Shopping for a little girl? Check out the Surfer Girl set!
I'm Heather Mohr, a mama to be and a chick who loves to surf. Here I jot down the adventures of an ocean loving, surf crazed, free spirit and the unfolding journey of mamahood... a collection of reflections on the life of diapers, messy spaghetti faces, finger paintings and a growing family by the sea.
Mama Surfs is all things beach, baby, surf, sun and sand. Come back often for entertainment, inspiration and your daily dose of life by the sea!
