Singin' in the shower

[tikistitch]

So, we were just reading this book review in the NY Times about how parents nowadays are forced to spend themselves into penury buying Baby Einstein videos and gym memberships for their baby lest they fear being reported to Social Services, when hooverdam sent us this insanely cute link featuring various and sundry bizarre gizmos available only in Japan for nurturing ones sprout. Somehow, a generation of children has grown up in the USA without use of the Winnie the Pooh porta potty. Parents, go read it, and be reassured.

Comments

[wintersweet.livejournal.com]

Heh, I know we have those shower cap things in the US; I've seen 'em. But golly. 'Tis a plethora of silly gadgets!

[jabberwockypie.livejournal.com]

That baby is cute.

*reads article*
How We Are Sold on $800 Strollers, Fetal Education, Baby Sign Language, Sleeping Coaches, Toddler Couture, and Diaper Wipe Warmers — And What It Means for Our Children.
Real people buy these silly things? I am surprised. (The diaper wipe warmer is a clever idea, but really you can just stick the wipes in the mircrowave.)