February 1, 2007

Message in a Bottle

A guest plunking down a cocktail glass on a precious coffee table without a coaster is enough to make any Emily Post aficionado cringe. So why let little ones toss their bottles willy-nilly onto sofas, backseats of cars and (ew), the floor? Any fine beverage needs protection.

Baby Bottle Huggers are the brainchild of the design team at Axis International, and were conceived to both entertain children and protect their bottles or sippy cups. These fabric pouches come in amusing animals like Rudy the Rooster, Momo the Monkey and Lenny the Lion – just the right dose of fun to keep kids sipping in peace. The soft textures and brightly colored detailing make it easy for a young child to grasp (and subsequently, not throw at your head). The covers accommodate almost any standard bottle to keep it insulated and prevent condensation, while a bottle window at the bottom of the sack helps monitor the fluid supply. Did we mention they're machine washable?

Of course there will still be a little mess once in a while, but let's keep it contained.

Available online at babesta.com.