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i don't want to spark another debate here about bright colours being stimulating for babies vs neutral colours being appealing to adults, but... while shopping at target last week i saw in their 'college dorm' section a set of interlocking foam mats (like the alphabet puzzle piece ones you commonly see in very bright colours) in neutrals tan & dark gray as well as a bright, vibrant pink. $25 gets you 20 12x12" pieces. maybe not quite as exciting as the skip-hop mats, but definitely more affordable.
i heart the plain tan set, but since the tiles are blank, i imagine those of you who are more crafty could even do some sort of stenciling/painting to liven up the mats if you were so inclined.
url: http://www.target.com/b/ref=sc_iw_r_2_0/602-8397583-1604663?node=672160011

I'm looking for ideas on how to change an ikea effectiv filing cabinet into a changing table. Any thoughts? kinds of paints? Top coat it or not? saftey? My wife and I are expecting our first 9/29/08.

ive been looking for a highchair for my 16 month old(he climbs out of his booster seat much too easily) but havent been all that impressed with the options out there.. a post filled with affordable and decent looking highchairs would be spot on.

deeboyayay, there was this post a while back that had a selection of high chairs. I recommend the Antilop from Ikea. We used one until our firstborn graduated to a Stokke, and we really like it. It's cheap (under $20), lightweight, and very simply designed. It's also surprisingly rugged. Ours is three years old and still looks like new. Even after two kids, we'll still be able to freecycle it to someone else.