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Jeremy Scott for CYBEX

Pram face: Jeremy Scott with one of his designs

Take one fiendish NYC designer with an eye for the garish and throw him together with a kids' buggy brand CYBEX and what do you get? The brilliantly kitsch new range by Jeremy Scott for CYBEX. Not the most expected of collaborations, but Scott, who is known for putting angel wings on Adidas trainers and creating outlandish outfits for Lady Gaga, rose to the challenge. 'I have so many friends who are young mothers and knowing how they struggle to find something that they feel is cool for their babies; it just felt like a natural fit to me, to design something that I could give as a gift to my friends.' Scott used the idea of a food fight to create culinary-inspired characters, including the delightful Sodapop Girl. We love the results – these buggies will certainly stand out among the identikit rows of Bugaboos at the local Stay and Play centre.

Available exclusively from Selfridges from June 1.

Callisto buggy, £500, CYBEX by Jeremy Scott

Just add baby

Aden + Anais - Hello Kitty bibs

Oh LOOK, two of our favourite brands just got together. Aden + anais, makers of the cult printed muslins that any self respecting 10 month old can't live without, has paired up with world mega-brand Hello Kitty. The limited edition pieces include Hello Kitty printed swaddle packs, £40, blankets, £49.95 and bibs, £25. We can't think of a better new baby girl gift this spring. Available from April 1 at www.adenandanais.co.uk

Peter Rabbit rabbit ears hat, £7.95

CLB nipped into BabyGap last week to take a peek at the new range inspired by Beatrix Potter's most beloved character, Peter Rabbit. The Oxford Street flagship store (opposite Bond St tube station) has the entire range for boys and girls stocked on the lower ground floor, all beautifully merchandised with giant Peter Rabbit cardboard cut-outs. What a treat it was: babygros with classic Peter Rabbit illustrations, old-fashioned checked summer dresses, Jemima Puddle-duck hats and cute polka-dot skinny jeans. So lovely in fact, that we wanted to buy the entire collection. It's in store until stock runs out (they estimate about a month) so don't miss out. Price from £7.95 for a hat at Gap.

Jemima hat, £8.95, Gap

Smocked plaid dress, £14.95

Rabbit bodysuit, £9.95

Polka-dot jeans, £14.95

The windows of the new Little Bird collection at Mothercare, Oxford Street

CLB popped into the vast Mothercare flagship on Oxford Street today to check out Jools Oliver's just-launched Little Bird range for the high street colossus. We admit we were cynical about yet another celebrity design collaboration. Mothercare were clearly hoping for a repeat of the Myleene Klass' Baby K collection, which flew out the doors, but could Jools deliver? Shockingly yes, it's actually rather gorgeous. Mum-of-four Jools has created some really pretty (but not too twee) pieces including Liberty-esque printed smock dress and gathered skirt, a canary yellow cardigan and Scandi-style striped T-shirts for boys and girls. Overall it's less brash than Klass' more frill-filled concoctions. There's also a cute unisex rainbow decorated range for newborns, as well as bedding. The quality was fine (glad to see most things were 100 per cent cotton) and the colours bold; not a sickly pastel in sight. But of course this being Mothercare, the best bit was the prices - from £6 for leggings! And yes, Miss Evie and Little Lola will be enjoying a few new pieces in their wardrobes (see below). Little Bird at Mothercare

A selection of pieces from Jools Oliver's 'Little Bird' collection

CLB's booty. Nice bag and labels too

Red check shirt, £11

Little Bird T-shirts from £7

How charming are these handmade puppets by innovative Chicago-based label Seven Smooches? Each one is totally unique and environmentally friendly - they are all hand-crafted in recycled wool and cashmere. Can't think of a more original baby present. £28 at Molly Meg.

Personalised framed baby picture, £28, Not on the High Street

CLB daddy was recently delighted when I bought him some personalised cufflinks with his girls' names on. There's something extra special about personalised gifts for your wee ones - or indeed for friends and relatives. I'm not talking tacky name mugs from your nearest Clinton card shop, but individual handmade gifts from independent designer/makers. Here are some of my favourites. Let me know if you have come across any more...

Letter wall stickers, £1.99 each, Kidscape


Personalised handmade quilt, £90, Cheeky Handmades

Personalised Ava charm, £105, Not On the High Street


Handmade personalised train picture, £35, Scamp Baby Gifts

Excuse the lack of posts recently but we have been busy welcoming our latest addition, Lola Maud Westhead, to the CLB household! Born at 2.11pn on 22nd July at UCLH, Lola weighed in at a petite 6lbs11 (just over 3.03kg) with a head a dark hair just like her daddy. She has been feeding and sleeping well and older sis Evie has been a remarkably stoical about the whole thing. As soon as she set eyes on Lola in the hospital she ran up to her shouted 'tiny hands, tiny hands!' and then insisted on kissing her on the head very excitedly. So sweet. We couldn't be more delighted with our new bundle of loveliness.

Five things this new mummy can't live without:

Boob breast feeding tops

Close baby carrier - Lola and I love it

Merino baby blanket

Petit Bateau newborn baby wear

Storksak baby changing bag

Aden + Anais giant swaddles - a life saver!

Evie gets to know Lola

Lola the day she was born

Lola snuggled up in her Aden +Anais muslin swaddle

Lola's first trip to the grandparents' wearing Petit Bateau

Papergrain

With news of baby Florence Rose Endellion Cameron's arrival, I felt it time I picked out some stylish announcement cards. Harder than you'd imagine. The trick is to be minimal yet personal too. Find a good selection on Etsy and via US websites. Alternatively, you can always get them personalised at Flo's mum, Samantha's former employer, Smythson.