$12 per walking human, in advance / $15 at the door (cash only), on the day of event
event time: 11am - 2pm (new time)
Mama, let your babies grow up to be yelpers. Check out Yelp.com for everything from baby gear to maternity clothes, kid-friendly restaurants to playful parks, even pediatricians. Thousands of moms and dads can't be wrong! www.yelp.com
This April the disco gives a big welcome to h&m as our official outfitter for the family. Grab your egg shakers for the kiddies and goodies for mom and dad too, along with h&m's new looks and coupons for the spring and store locator info. hit the dance floor & you could win an h&m gift card! then, keep coming back for more h&m goodies throughout the year & don't forget to keep checking out their look of the month!
Did you know that current law that regulates which chemicals are safe for kids has remained unchanged for more than 30 years! Lend your support and urge our legislators to reconsider which chemicals should be allowed in products targeted to children. The Kid Safe Chemicals Act may be reintroduced to Congress this Spring and it needs your support. For more information, check out the Environmental Working Group's website here.
Comfort food is IN and there is no better place to fuel up on a nice, warm bowl of homemade soup than Souper Jenny in Buckhead. Sure the line may wind around the block, but we assure you, a heaping bowl of My Dad's Turkey Chili or Tomato Basil Bread with Fresh Mozzarella and Parmesan is worth the wait. And yes, it isn't just about the soups -- the sandwiches and salads are also amazing. Be sure to pop in with the kids on Thursday nights for Grilled Cheese night. Mama never made it so good.
For every mom and dad who has ever had a child wander into their room at 4 am and wonder if it's time to get up yet (sound familiar, right?), take a gander at the goodnitelite. Developed by an Atlanta entrepreneur, this ingenious night light starts out emitting a soft, blue glow of a moon and gradually changes over to the sun at a pre-designated time of your choosing. It's a small price to pay for putting a stop to those early morning wake-up calls.
Like a mini-paparazzi, you try to capture every precious moment of your little one's life...but face it, your eye just can't compete with the professionals. Enter Parker Smith Portraits. Located in Va. Highlands, this mom and pop studio does much more than have your kids just say "cheese." Their whimsical shots of kids, families and pets will make your walls pop with more personality that you thought possible. Check out Parker Smith as they roam the dance floor at our upcoming parties and visit our site and theirs for links to the fabulous images that follow. Check out the photos from the Feb event here
One step into Hoopla just off the square in Decatur and you know you've stumbled onto something special. Chock-full of the coolest toys and clothing around for the underage set, you won't find a better selection of hip puzzles, games, dolls, hot outfits and accessories. Sure, it's fun just to look but we dare you to walk out empty-handed. Check out Hoopla's dress up corner in the Chill Out zone at our upcoming parties. For more information, go to www.hooplakids.com and look for them in the chill out room at this months baby loves disco.
If you were a little one, would you want all your meals to be served out of a jar and filled with heaps of preservatives? (duh). That's why local Atlanta company, Jack's Harvest Baby Food, has created delicious, organic seasonal foods that are frozen into adorable heart-shaped cubes. Trust us, they are so good you'll wish they'd been around before you had teeth too! Be sure to check out their table at our next party to sample some of their tasty combinations. Their treats are available locally at Whole Foods or online at www.jacksharvest.com
When Atlantan, Keri Greenwald became a mom, she found herself amassing huge amounts of "stuff" and all that "stuff" was stuffed into plastic bags, which began accumulating in her house. Not wanting to create more landfill waste, Keri decided to do something positive and launched www.responsiblemommy.com, a site that markets "green-living tips, reusable shopping bags and safe water bottles, among other things. To check out her wares and read more about her mission, click here.
Ever wonder how moms of multiples (or just multiple kids) manage to find those cute, coordinated outfits that look so great in family photos? Look no further than a fabulous new website founded by two Atlanta moms -- www.trendytwinshop.com. For a limited time, enter the code BLD for a 10 percent discount on all purchases.
after taking off a few months while host mom dina hatched, nursed and nurtured new baby cobi, we're back at the (new and improved) loft and ready to party....in our pajamas! good people of atlanta come celebrate our exciting return with our first annual pajama party, come dressed in your coziest p.j.s, and munch on cereal. hot 'lanta feels good to be back. see you on the dance floor.
many many (many!) congratulations go out to bld atlanta host mommy dina on the birth of her first son (and second child) Cobi Sol Beresin. we hope to have a baby loves disco party this fall to celebrate! send dina love and save a dance for cobi! click here to see dina and cobi all big like.
Looking for something to do with the kiddies on all the days you can’t dance with us? Look no further than Go City Kids. Search the site for types of activities for kids of all ages, from babies to teens, or sign up for their weekly newsletter of upcoming events. And if you’re traveling, be sure to check out what’s going on in your destination city. For Atlanta events, click here.
If you’re into fresh foods and organic produce, Georgia Organics has all the information you need to make informed choices about what you put in your body. From local farms, organic-minded restaurants and stores and upcoming events for the whole family, this site is a fabulous resource for those interested in healthy, locally-grown food.
Looking for a unique gift you won’t find anywhere else? Check out this incredible array of clothing, jewelry, accessories and lots of kids items handmade by a talented crop of local artists. Located just up the street from The Loft on Peachtree, you can stop in before or after you leave the disco. And if you need an extra push to get your little one to cooperate while you browse, promise them one of the delectable cupcakes courtesy of Sweet Pockets bakery – available at this location. For more info, go to www.beehiveco-op.com
For the absolute best pasta this side of Italy, head on over to one of Figo Pasta’s various Atlanta locations. Mix and match the pasta of your choice with different sauces or go for a specialty like the amazing butternut squash ravioli. Surprisingly affordable, kid-friendly and definitely parent approved! Mmmmm….. www.figopasta.com
super duper feature on baby loves disco from last weekend's AJC. read all about it right here.
The Purple Hippo Art Studio is a fabulously creative space for kids to explore their inner Van Gogh without splattering paint on your kitchen floor. Stay and play in the open studio, completely stocked with every craft imaginable. Tucked away in the Dunwoody Village shopping center, this little gem offers camps, classes and a daily chance for your little one to make a glittery mess you don't have to clean up.
baby loves disco never would have made it to atlanta if it weren't for the "nudging" of three mommas. the first, dina Fuchs Beresin (pictured left) , was not only the most persistent but also incredibly informative and nice! now, dina gets her wish in finding a place for her daughter eva to dance, and also takes over as HMIC (head momma in charge!). and tanya hyman (mother of Paul and husband to andy (who has my favorite store in atlanta) completes the crew that will serve to host both me and you.
They call it "hotlanta" for a reason but you don't need to feel the burn. Skincare is serious business and the two Atlanta women behind Dim Sun have combined fashion and sun-sense by creating one-of-a-kind t-shirts that promote sun safety. Plus, twenty percent of the proceeds go to charity. Check out their wares at www.dim-sun.com and do yourself (and your skin, and your kids) a favor.
You and your kids can live in high style with bedding and chic accessories from www.dwellshop.com. The two founders are new mommies themselves (one grew up in the ATL). Their hip designs have been featured in magazines galore while mom's like Gwen Stefani and Liv Tyler remain huge fans.You will be too. just dwell on it.
parents of atlanta, celebrate your own. the pokey pup (www.pokeypup.com) is a new e-tailer offering busy parents a brain-teasing mix of music and other smart media. The Pokey Pup is like having a friendly independent record store in your own home. The brainchild of Bryan Townsend, a music industry veteran, educator and owner of Underdog Records in Atlanta. get pokey with the puppy right here.
host momma dina provided this list of "the top 10 things i like to do with my daugther eva in atlanta". click here to check it out, click here to recommend more spots to dina.
Love the smell of homemade bread but hate to bake? Breadwinner is your answer. With cool names like "Party At My Place Pumpkin Bread" and "Better Than a Bubble Bath Mocha Chocolate Chip Bread," this family operation will have you at first bite.
VENUE:
The Loft
1374 West Peachtree Street
Atlanta , GA 30309
(404) 885-1365 website