Ever wonder where your favorite baby products are developed? Does this red and white motif look familiar?
A company like Skip Hop is bound to have some cool, open/airy office space, cool creative types working diligently on their Macs and a cool founder who is just as passionate about the future of their products as they were when they made their first diaper bags for friends. Check all the boxes for the folks at Skip Hop because it’s all true. I had the pleasure of meeting Chief Creative Officer/Founder Ellen Diamant while in New York City. So what was missing? A cool attitude. Ellen warmly welcomed me to their new studio where I got a behind the scenes glimpse of how Skip Hop continues to stay fresh and focused!
Ellen’s love of great fabrics is the inspiration source for the designs she and her team dream up. Whether traveling for business or pleasure, Ellen has a knack for bringing home interesting fabrics from around the globe. Here are some of those inspirational patterns being put into action.
Surrounded by samples of fabrics, toys, bedding and prints, Skip Hop’s studio is brimming with creativity in an effort to stay on top of the modern baby world. Ellen and her team spend time focusing on the smallest of design details to make a better product. So whether it’s finding the perfect shade of pink thread for their latest crib collection, Flower Burst, analyzing the shape of a toy car or debating the next “it” animal trend, you can be assured that a lot of thought and care goes into the final Skip Hop product.
I personally love Skip Hop’s clever little creatures from their Zoo Pack collection. And good news, more are coming – I spied a little prototype of a friendly fox!
With distribution now spanning the globe, the sales team stays inspired while meeting in their conference room adorned by Skip Hop’s top notch products. How could you not to want to bring home one of everything!
A big thank you to Ellen for being so generous with her time and hospitality. She and husband Michael run a fantastic company modern parents can relate to and appreciate. We can expect to see more great products in 2011 as Skip Hop officially enters the nursery with their latest line of crib bedding. Earlier this month Flower Burst debuted and mom’s of baby girls are happy!
WIN IT! Ellen is giving away one Flower Burst Crib Set (a $220 value) to a lucky PN reader. Visit Skip Hop and tell us what you love most about their modern baby products. Contest ends Friday, December 31st, 2010 at 11:59pm PST. Extra entry details are listed below.
EXTRA ENTRIES
1. Become a fan of Project Nursery and Skip Hop on Facebook and comment.
2. Follow Project Nursery and Skip Hop on Twitter, tweet about it and comment.
3. Subscribe or let us know you are a subscriber with a comment.
4. Blog it and comment.
CONTEST CLOSED – Congrats Leah!
Comments
Andrea
Aside from how adorable all their products are, I love that a percentage of the profits of the sales of their products go toward organizations such as The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund and Baby Buggy!
Dusty B
All of the Skip Hop items are fresh looking with fun designs and spring-like color!
Dusty B
I’m a fan of both on Facebook (Dusty B)
Andrea
I follow Project Nursery and Skip Hop on Twitter and tweeted! http://twitter.com/ampaetka/status/15885678717964288
Andrea
I’m an email subscriber!
Dusty B
I follow both on Twitter and tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/projectnursery/status/15884014409748480
Dusty B
I’m a subscriber
Paula Caudill
I was surprised with the unique artistic design that goes into every item. The gift of creative design is what I love about all the modern items. I look for baby items that arent ordinary, Skip Hop is a terrific place to buy something for a baby shower that will make people talk about it for years to come.
Paula Caudill
I am a Facebook Fan of Project Nursery and Skip Hop.
Paula Caudill
I am a subscriber
Lena Naef
I like that they create unique, innovative and highly functional products that make parenting easier, better and more fun.
Paula Caudill
I follow both on twitter at sexyknickers68 & tweeted – http://twitter.com/Sexyknickers68/status/15887892157046784
Lena Naef
fan of Project Nursery and Skip Hop on Facebook (lena naef)
Lena Naef
Subscriber
Soumya
I love the diaper bags (I have one!) and the new toys!
Rebecca
That bedding is ridiculously cute and chic. Just like Ship Hop’s diaper bags!
I am a Facebook Fan of Project Nursery!
Soumya
Subscriber.
Soumya
Fb project nursery.
Rebecca
I also subscribe to the Project Nursery RSS feed!
Soumya
Fb skip hop!
dee
That duo diaper bag is awesome!
dee
I “liked” Skip Hop on facebook and I’ve already “liked” Project Nursery.
Cassie
I love the modern design. It’d be perfect for our nursery.
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lace
I love their use of colors and that they don’t stick with the traditional pastels or blues and pinks only.
amy
I love how their products are cool, but not too grown up for little kids.
Mommy G
I follow Project Nursery at my blog.
I always have eyed their Pronto! Changing Station. :)
Brianna Beers
I absolutely love that they have the best in baby bedding, it doesnt get any better than luxurious 100% cotton sateen 250-thread-count sheets,100% cotton sateen, featuring fully-embroidered flowers on their
comforter on front and back and 100% cotton sateen bumper, sheet and crib skirt!!!! My newborn Natalia Nevaeh and I would be very blessed to have these on her crib. With the best of luck.
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michelle Tripp
I love the simplicity of the lines in all of their products….and how useful they really are!! ( I own a few already).
Brianna Beers
I am a fan of SkipHop and Project Nursery on FB
Brianna Beers
janet brashear
Already ‘liked’ PN on FB, and “like’ Skip Hop on FB. Love the modern yet simplistic designs!
Brianna Beers
I follow Project Nursery and SkipHop on Twiteer @Mommyzboyz and I tweeted about this giveaway at:
http://twitter.com/#!/Mommyzboyz/status/15968030089547776
Brianna Beers
Im a happy Project Nursery subscriber! Thankyou PN from this, I like having such a wonderful opportunity for my baby to enjoy! Thankyou!
Brianna Beers
I oh so preciously and delicatly blogged about Project Nursery and Skip Hop in this blessing of a giveaway! Whoa! So check it on my blog at:
http://mommyof3-freestyletumblr.blogspot.com/2010/12/inside-look-into-skip-hop-bedding.html
Thankyou again and again….in advance! Oh and Happy Holidays to all!
Aly Cook
i love the use of color and modern design!
Margaret Norcott
Love the giveaway! Follow PN on FB! Love the giveaway! ~Margaret
Margaret Norcott
Love the Skip+Hop Giveaway. My brother is expecting a baby in February and is not finding out till the birth…so maybe a {girl} will be in our future! :-) ~Margaret mdgmln@aol.com
Megan Templeman
All of their products are awesome. All of their diaper bags are so cute!
Shila
I am a facebook fan of project nursery and skip hop! :)
Shila
I just subscribed!
katie m
I just love the design of everything….!
katie m
I subscribe thru google!!!
Judy
I follow Project Nursery on Facebook and I subscribe daily
Judy
My favs from the site is the diaper caddy toolbox and the bedding.
Rachel L
the colors are so vivid and fun, I love their products.
Rachel L
I subscribe to Project nursery through google reader.
Amy W.
I am a fan of Project Nursery on Facebook.
Amy W.
I am a fan of Skip Hop on Facebook.
Amy W.
I subscribe through Google Reader.
Amy W.
I love all of the different colors and designs Skip Hop uses in their products!
sangeetha
I love the zoo backpacks
sangeetha
I follow on facebook
sangeetha
I subscribe
Carrie
I’m a fan on FB!
Carrie
I would LOVE this bedding…have been wanting it since I first saw it! Love the simplicity of your designs and dedication to your craft!
Carrie
I subscribed!
natalie curran
i subscribed!
Charina
i subscribed, fan on facebook and twitter, and skiphop facebook and twitter. this is a beautiful design i would just need a blue one. my daughter is expecting my first grandchild in March, his name is Jaxson Anthony Clift. :)
Nichole
I love skip hop’s drive to create individuality, even in our children.
Nichole
You are both liked on facebook!
Nichole
I subscribed!
Brooke T
I love the bright and modern colors – no Pooh Bear or any other Disney friends!!
Brooke T
I follw skip hop on fb
Brooke T
I follow Project Nursery on FB
sandra
i love their modern designs
sandra
subscriber
Sabeha
I luv the coordination of the colours and the simplicity in the designs.
Crystal
I love the fresh and fun designs… the treetop friend toys are adorable!
Crystal
I follow Project Nursery on fb.
Crystal
I follow Skip Hop on fb.
Crystal
I’m a subscriber :)
J F
Fan of the brand, already purchased the diaper bag for the upcoming arrival of my little one…
Kim
I love that the designs are modern and hip.
Kim
I subscribe via google reader!
kristin
i love how simple and colorful the designs are.
Kathleen W.
I just love Skip Hop’s innovative and stylish designs. We have the Monkey backpack and lunch bag set and it’s great–we’re always getting complements on it. Plus their items are affordable and you can find them even in some big box stores.
Kathleen W.
Facebook fan of both you and Skip Hop
Kathleen W.
Kathleen W.
Following Project Nursery and Skip Hop on Twitter @katydidandkid
Kathleen W.
Subscriber to PN at katwalck at hotmail dot com
Cecy
I’m now following on FB. YAY!
Cecy
I just subscribed.
Sarah Moske
I’m a subscriber!!
Sarah Moske
I am a fan of Project Nursery on Facebook :)
Sarah Moske
I love everything they do that has monkeys on it :)
Sarah Moske
I follow Skip Hop on Facebook!
Emily
I love their designs and colors
Emily
I’m a subscriber
Sophie
I like the bright colors, I’d love to win this beautiful crib set for my 5 month old daughter
Sophie
Subscriber
Jason
I love Skip Hop’s innovative designs!
Jason
I subscribed
ALEXIS
SUBSCRIBED
CoreyM
I am a fan on FB for Skip Hop and Project Nursery, This is one of my MOST FAVE companies for my kids, this bedding would look amazing in my daughters pink bedroom :)
Mona
I am a FB fan of Skip Hop and Project Nursery.
Megan Woods
I follow on FB, and project nursery. I just discovered your site, and have already lost two hours browsing! LOVE IT!!
Marjorie Tellez
I am a fan on FB of Skip Hop and PN Love your sites and my cousin is pregnant with her 1st and could really use this. :))
Hanna
I love the colors and designs on all their products. How cute!!
Hanna
I’m following both of you on twitter and I tweeted the giveaway
http://twitter.com/bouffeebambini
Molly Bussler
The different colors and designs Skip Hop uses in their products is what I love the most!
Hanna
I like both of you on facebook. That;s how I founf out about this lovely giveaway. I am 37 weeks preggo with a little girl. I would LOVE to win:)
Molly Bussler
I like Project Nursery on Facebook
Molly Bussler
I like Skip Hop on Facebook
Molly Bussler
I follow Skip Hop on Twitter at mollydo2
Molly Bussler
I follow Project Nursery on twitter at mollydo2
Molly Bussler
Email subscriber
Molly Bussler
http://twitter.com/Mollydo2/status/20704401811312640
Amy
I like Skip Hop on Fb
Amy
I like PN on FB
Miranda
I am a facebook fan of Project Nursery.
Amy
I am a subscriber!
Miranda
I am a facebook fan of Skip Hop.
Miranda
I follow Project Nursery on twitter. @MamaHatch
Miranda
I follow Skip Hop on Twitter. @MamaHatch
liz
i am a fan on facebook.
Miranda
I tweeted about the contest on twitter. http://twitter.com/#!/MamaHatch
Miranda
I am a subscriber.
Haydee
I liked Skip Hop on FB!
Haydee
I like PN on FB!
carmen york
I am a fb fan of Skip Hop. I also love it
Crystal Keyzer
Love the products..I have a lot of the feeding stuff and plan on purchasing a backpack for my little one soon! Love that theyre BPA free. Its the main reason (besides their great style) for buying Skip Hop.
Liked on FB for both
Following on Twitter for both.
Camille
Love Skip Hop, modern looking baby products are great, cause let’s face it, it’s us Mom’s who enjoy the stylish looks! I’m a FB fan of Skip Hop and Project Nursery.
Leticia
I love that there are modern designers for baby products. As time has changed so have fabrics and products. I love that our kids can look cute and awesome in today’s time.
Leticia
Fan of both PN and SH.
Leticia
Twitter follower of both PN and SK . Tweeted @leticiagm2
Leticia
I’m a subscriber
kathy
I am a fan of project nursery!! love it!
kathy
I just became a fan of skip hop! love their stuff!
kathy
I tried going to skip hop to comment, but could not find where to do it??
Brooklyn
I love that the company is all about safety first as they mention and also a portion of purchases goes to The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (thats awesome)! Plus they have super fun wonderful stuff I have seen there stuff in stores and it is amazing!
Thank you!
Brooklyn
Fan of both you on facebook!
Brianne Oliva
I am a facebook fan and I live your site visit it daily!
Brooklyn
Email subscriber! :) YAY!
Brooklyn
Tweeted!
http://twitter.com/preschoolinmom/status/20739170540453888
Thank you so mcuh!! :)
Leah
I love the products that have contrasting colors. Beautiful and stylish for me and my baby :)
Leah
Fan of Project Nursery on Facebook
Heather
I love Skip Hop products because they combine style and functionality flawlessly!! :)
Heather
I am a facebbok fan of Project Nursery
Heather
I am a facebook fan of Skip Hop
Heather
I follow Project Nursery on Twitter
@NurseHeather
Heather
I follow Skip Hop on Twitter
@HeatherNurse
Heather
Subscribed to email
Laurel
This is adorable! I love the colors and different patterns used. I’m a fan on facebook.
Debbie K.
I LOVE Skip Hop products – they are colorful and kid-friendly, not to mention ADORABLE! Would love to win the bedding!
Debbie K.
I am already a fan of Project Nursery and Skip Hop on Facebook!!!
Debbie K.
Not sure if I was supposed to comment separately above. I am a fan of Project Nursery on Facebook!
Lisa Garrett
I love the modern diaper bags. The Studio is my favorite.
Lisa Garrett
I am a fan of Project Nursery on FB and just became a fan of Skip Hop.
jennifer
i’m a pn fan on fb!
Jennifer O.
Love it! Thanks for another giveaway!
Veronica
Have been a fan & subscriber of PN for some time! Now a fan of Skip Hop on FB….thanks Pzn for introducing us to these great designers!!!!
Gwen G.
After looking at the Skip Hop site I would say what i like most about the products is the bright, beautiful colors.
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Gwen G.
Liked both on Facebook. Diamond G.
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Gwen G.
Following both on Twitter.
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Gwen G.
Subscribed to newsletter via email.
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Lisa L
I love how cute their products are! I have a diaper bag and my son has several backpacks from Skip Hop. Great quality!
Lisa L
I’m a subscriber
Lisa L
I’m a fan of Project Nursery and Skip Hop on Facebook (Lisa Li).
trixx
I love how everything has soft muted colors that are so chic!
trixx
I am a subscriber.
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