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World’s tallest Lego tower

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The world’s tallest Lego tower has been erected in South Korean capital Seoul, after five days of work. The tower, which measures some 31.9 metres in height, took a team of 4,000 children to build and uses some 500,000 bricks.

It begins with a cross formation at the base for stability, and tapers towards the peak, where the final pieces were added with the aid of a hammer to ensure the tower was even.

In a nail-biting finish, Crown Prince Frederick of Denmark, Lego’s original homeland, ascended the tower on a hydraulic platform to press the last brick into place.

The event was scheduled to mark the 80th birthday of the children’s favourite — since its conception by Danish carpenter Ole Kirk Christiansen in 1932, Lego has become a worldwide phenomenon, with 36 billion bricks produced every year (around 1,140 a second).

The Seoul tower now stands as the tallest Lego structure ever made, having overtaken a tower in France which measured 31.6 metres, although given that the record has been broken some 30 times, it may not be long before it’s toppled again.


Organic and recycled Cadaques baby shoes by Ludd

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These shoes drew squeals of ‘cuuuuute’ from several folks around the office.

Cadaques designer baby shoes are made in Spain by Ludd – who specialize in using organic and recycled materials. They are entirely handcrafted and made of 100% cotton.

And did we say 100% adorable!

Cadaques are for children 10-36 months.

Cost is about $40 for these unique and fashionable baby shoes.

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Beyonce’s Blue Ivy Carter Wears Marc Jacobs Shoes

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Beyonce and baby Blue Ivy took a stroll through New York City together on Tuesday and the pair was photographed looking decidedly fashionable. At just two-months-old, photos showed Blue Ivy Carter already wearing Marc Jacobs shoes. On her little feet, Blue Ivy Carter wore the cutest gold baby mouse slippers from Marc Jacob’s children’s line, Little Marc Jacobs. The shoes can be purchased on Zappos for $66. They come in gold, like Blue Ivy’s pair, as well as in black. The adorable shoes have an attached sock, mouse-face detailing and an embroidered tail on the back.

Beyonce is clearly already having fun playing dress-up with her baby girl. To match Blue Ivy’s mouse slippers, the 30-year-old new mother wore some animal shoes of her own — the Charlotte Olympia’s Cat-Face slippers in leopard print. The skimmers’ whimsical design features a metallic cat face, patent leather piping outlining the ears, a round toe and a 3/5-inch heel. The designer flats were originally marked at $660 but are currently on sale at Neiman Marcus for just $297.


Babyccinos: Cappuccino for babies

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Talk about starting young. A story on ‘babyccinos,’ a trend in which coffee shops are selling decaf cappuccinos to pint-sized tots, is gaining buzz among the caffeinated, hipster-parent crowd.

Babyccinos are made from either steamed milk and foam, or — for the gourmand tot — spiked with a shot of decaf espresso, and were featured in a story published in The Brooklyn Paper this week — a piece which has been picked up by popular food blogs and publications like Gothamist, Eater, Zagat and the Atlantic Wire.

The trend has become particularly popular in Brooklyn, where locals are obsessive when it comes to coffee culture, the author notes, and the culture even has tots turning into mini coffee-clutching consumers with an early taste for java.

The concept first started in Australia, where the term babyccino denotes macchiato-like drinks with a shot of decaf espresso topped with steamed milk and froth, or an entirely hot milk-based drink topped with cinnamon or chocolate powder that’s kid-friendly.

And while doctors say the amount of caffeine is negligible in decaf coffee (the story says that a shot of decaf espresso contains less caffeine than a soda) reaction to the trend has spilled over onto Facebook and Twitter, where readers either defend the trend as harmless — “a way to keep the kids happy so parents can enjoy their coffee in peace” — to dismay — “‎*sigh* Leave the babies and their yet to be fully developed kidneys and stomachs, alone already.”

Meanwhile, a YouTube video of two 5-year-old hipster mini baristas making espresso went viral last year for their ability to pull a convincing-looking coffee drink complete with heart-shaped foam.


Forbidden Island by Gamewright

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Family game night is one of the greatest ideas for overcoming hectic schedules and bringing everyone together – even for a short time. The challenge of family game night is finding a game that everyone can enjoy. Thus, we present you with Forbidden Island.

The first thing about Forbidden Island is that it’s not a competitive game – but a collaborative one (meaning everyone wins or everyone loses). Up to four players work together to try and escape (along with some ancient relics) from Forbidden Island before it sinks into the ocean.

The game is deceptively simple and fast moving. Forbidden Island is easy to learn – a five minute review of the rules will have you up and running. Players represent an adventurer on Forbidden Island. Your job is to work with the other players to gather four ancient relics, and escape the island. However, the island is sinking all around you, changing the landscape (literally) on every turn. It also means every game can be different from the last.

There are no dice. Just several sets of cards and basic movement. This makes for fast play – a game can be played in half-an-hour.

Forbidden Island was designed Matt Leacock. It has won numerous awards, including the Mensa Select designation – one of five games to receive the honor each year.

Forbidden Island is recommended for ages 10 and up – but younger children can easily learn to play. But kids and adults alike will enjoy Forbidden Island.


Rockid by Ontwerpduo

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Rockid by Ontwerpduo is a clever combination of a rocking chair and cradle. It allows mom/dad to gently rock baby to sleep – all from a comfy rocker. The Rockid can be reconstructed into a regular rocking chair – once baby has moved out of the cradle.

We love the simplicity – yet slightly skewed vision – brought to this project.

The Rockid is made of coated birch ply wood.

The maker of Rockid is Ontwerpduo – two young Dutch designers named Nathan Wierink and Tineke Beunder.

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Jessica Alba Launches The Honest Company

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From Forbes: Dressed conservatively in a pastel pink top and pale blue pencil skirt, actress Jessica Alba looks ready for her next role, as co-founder and president of just launched The Honest Company. The new online business offers a line of eco-friendly, non-toxic baby products that boast ease, affordability and playful design. “When I was pregnant, I realized there are a lot of toxic chemicals in everyday products, including baby products,” recalls Alba, a 30-year-old mom of two daughters, ages three and five months, in a recent interview with FORBES. “I thought: That’s insane. How is that allowed?”


Cindy Crawford’s daughter Kaia Gerber for Young Versace

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Young Versace has unveiled its new advertising campaign with supermodel Cindy Crawford’s 10-year-old daughter Kaia Gerber as the face. Modeling designs adorned with the label’s iconic Greek key motif, Gerber was shot by acclaimed fashion photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott.

According to the fashion house’s creative director Donatella Versace, Gerber proved she has inherited her famous mother’s talent when modeling the collection.

“Like her mother, Kaia has a very special gift,” she explained in a release. “The camera really, really loves her.”

Crawford was thrilled for her young daughter and mentioned that she was happy as “Kaia was chosen to be part of the first Young Versace Campaign. I have so many fond memories of the times I spent with Gianni and Donatella. There is something so very special about the House of Versace.”