PPB Pick of the Week – Boon

From bathtime to mealtime and every time in between, Boon has an innovative product to meet the needs of parents and kids alike. The team over at Boon constantly strives to design user-friendly, problem-solving, aesthetically-pleasing gear and gadgets that make parenting more fun and at least a little bit easier.

In the bathroom, we’ve tried out the multi-functional Frog Pod for keeping toys organized in the bath and are fan of the sleek design of the Potty Bench – though we wish it came with a fool-proof no-more-diapers guarantee.

We also like the modern sentiment in color and style of their new layette items – onesies, footed pajamas, rompers and two-piece sets that come in such patterns as DNA, Pacifier and Squircle.

But it has to the be kitchen where Boon has impressed us the most. Their feeding products truly live up to their motto – innovation for modern parents – and blend simple, clean designs with “why-hasn’t-someone-thought-of-this-before” originality. The Flair Elite high chair offers a pneumatic lift device to ensure that your little one is always at the perfect height while the Squirt is an ingenious product that allows for one-handed infant feeding and easy food-on-the-go.

Once they’re off the mush, we’re fans of the Catch Bowl and Benders utensils for slightly more advanced eaters. And food is just so much more fun with the Groovy interlocking plate and bowl set, the Snack Ball or the unique shape of Fluid.

Add to these innovative products a super-friendly staff and incredible work ethic (10% of Boon’s profits are donated to charity) and you’ve got a company you just can’t go wrong with.

Find all of Boon’s products at one of our bookmarked retailers – Pokkadots.com.

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Sighting: Petunia in the Pages

Check out where Petunia is popping up in the pages this month.

The Saxe Family is a big fan of our Swaddle Blankets for creating the perfect swaddle for their little one.

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Cool-List Kids likes the gorgeous fabrics of our new Sojourn Sling.

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Our Scout Rubicon Rucksack makes an appearance in a Parents (June 2008) article on the new face of fatherhood.

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The Insider: Meet Rachel

The Insider column introduces the people and places that make up Petunia Pickle Bottom. Click here for past episodes.

Meet Rachel Tolle – Production Manager Mastermind

Can you explain what a Production Manager does? I work with the design team on sourcing materials and factories for new design projects. Once we have a new design developed, I work with our factories to manage our productions from the materials phase all the way to getting the final product here in the US.

What is one of your favorite aspects of your job at Petunia? The people. We are a really close family. And I really enjoy the opportunity I get to travel.

Have a favorite place you’ve been too? I think Thailand would be my favorite. I haven’t been there for work, but did get a chance to spend some time there on my honeymoon. The beaches are some of the most beautiful in the world and Bangkok is such an exciting city and one of the best places I have ever shopped. The people are so friendly and the food is fantastic.

Any place you’re still hoping to add to your itinerary one day? All my life I have wanted to visit Argentina. It’s a beautiful country with such a wonderful history and colorful culture. My husband also lived there as a child and has not been back since, so it would be a very special place for me to visit.

What’s something that you always pack when traveling? Big, oversized sunglasses. They make every one look fabulous. I’m currently wearing my new Marc Jacobs pair but I hear that Victoria Beckham has a sunglass line so those are definitely next on my list as she is the queen of big sunglasses.

So, we notice you have a bun in the oven. When’s the big arrival day? Boy or girl? A girl set to arrive August 24th.

Have you started decorating a nursery yet? The inspiration for my color scheme is from the album cover of the 1999 re-issue of The Beatles Yellow Submarine – really bright and bold colors. It’s very cheeky and mod.

Any treasured finds so far?
I’m addicted to ModernNursery.com. This is my first child and I can’t get enough of all the amazing products this website offers. I am currently in love with the Avalisa wool rugs that they carry. I definitely want to pick one up for the nursery but I keep changing my mind on which one I like because they’re all so beautiful! I also love their collection of Uglydolls. I find them strangely adorable.

Have a PPB bag you’re eyeing for your new little one? I have already picked up an India Ink Shoulder Bag from our Glazed collection. It’s a great size and quite sexy as far as diaper bags go. Though I do also love our Scout Collection. They’re the perfect bags for the modern dad that the modern mom secretly envys.

How has it been being pregnant?
It’s like a strange force has invaded my body and I have no say over what’s going on! I can’t speed up the process or slow it down. I just have to sit back and let it all happen, which can be amazing, tiring and at times very fun.

Any strange cravings?
Chocolate cake. But then again I craved that before I was pregnant, so I don’t know if I can blame that one on the baby.

Where’s the best place to get your chocolate fix?
I never met a chocolate cake that I didn’t like but I must say that my favorite is from the Vons bakery. They have the best chocolate butter cream frosting and when it comes to chocolate cake, its all about the frosting!

Check back in the fall for news about Rachel’s addition to the PPB family – Baby Tolle.

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