Available in three styles, the Walkabout, the eco-friendly Tour Guide, and the Sightseer carriers make a stroll through the park with baby will be effortless and stylish. 

The Walkabout Baby Carrier features the stylish but rugged felt shell found in their Scout Collection of bags.  Easy to use, the carrier slips on like a t-shirt and snaps into place with a few easy buckles.  The first of its kind, the fashionable Walkabout boasts two eco-friendly machine washable, recycled nylon liners  that snap-in-and-out so while one is being washed, the carrier can still be in use. Since many dads do a lot of the baby wearing, this collection was created specifically for the rugged, modern father, but the design sensibilities are such that it is a Baby Carrier that can be shared with both mom and dad. 

Made is organic cotton, the Sightseer Baby Carrier features the same iconic proprietary fabrics Petunia is known for combined with a signature Petunia stitch detail.  This stunning Baby Carrier in printed organic cotton is the epitome of function and fashion. Slipping on like a t-shirt and snapping in place with a few simple buckles, it is machine washable, comfortable and easy to use. 

Made from Earth friendly recycled nylon, the Tour Guide Baby Carrier completes the collection. The only carrier of its kind, the machine washable Tour Guide is made from recycled materials, including a recycled polyester shell (PET), and a recycled nylon liner.

“This project has been a 2 year labor of love. We were very excited to launch our collection of Carriers, as it seemed a natural progression and complement to our collections of diaper bags,” says Korie Conant, co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer.

The Heirloom by Petunia fabric is a showcase of Petunia’s most adored and iconic patterns, woven into one from the past ten years. Striking a pitch-perfect balance between classic charm and modern sensibility, Petunia’s limited edition 10th anniversary diaper bag will be one that mother’s will want to pass down to future generations.

“I wanted to design a fabric that symbolized a modern day memory quilt for Petunia,” says Denai Jones, President and Founder. “It has been a profound experience to reflect and reminisce about the fabrics from season’s pasts – so many life and company evolutions and experiences inspired the fabrics over the last 10 years. I am looking forward to all the futures journeys and creating fashionable, functional lifestyle products for savvy parents.”

Here at Petunia we know too well what it’s like when a baby is born too soon. When a baby is born early, even by just a few weeks, the brain and other organs haven’t had time to fully develop. The March of Dimes has directly touched the lives of Petunia parents who have experienced the emotional toll of premature births. As a result, we formed Team Petunia: PPB staff memeber who will particpate in the March of Dimes “March for Babies” walking event Saturday, May 16th.

Petunia Pickle Bottom staff and family and friends particpated in a 5.5 mile walk event to benefit the March of Dimes.  Together we raised over $4K to help babies who were born sick or too soon.

To learn more about how you can help the March of Dimes, please visit their website:

March of Dimes

You talked and we listened and as a result the classic leather Rubicon Rucksack has been revamped to make it lighter and easier to carry with the added Low Profile Handle as an alternative to the shoulder strap.

The rugged Journey Pack has also been updated to include a gorgeous heathered black in addition to being available in the original heathered gray and olive green.

Finally, we have a new addition to the Scout Collection––the Journey Pack Compact. All the same features in a new, smaller streamlined size. Check out actual dimension and all the features of the collection at www.petunia.com.

]]> http://www.petunia.com/blog/2008/07/30/new-for-fall-scout-collection-gets-a-facelift-and-a-little-brother/feed/ 0 http://www.petunia.com/blog/2008/04/14/the-newest-accessory-to-wear-your-baby/ http://www.petunia.com/blog/2008/04/14/the-newest-accessory-to-wear-your-baby/#comments Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:00:47 +0000 admin http://www.petuniapicklebottom.com/blog/2008/04/14/the-newest-accessory-to-wear-your-baby/ Read More]]> Though once seen as a bit hippie, babywearing has now become a practical – and fashionable – method for toting around your tiny one. Urban or suburban, regular or red carpet, moms everywhere have been turning to slings for the benefits they provide for parents and babies alike.

The availability of slings has skyrocketed in recent years with fashions ranging from the subdued to the stunning. The cause of this increase? “Babywearing just makes sense,” says Marni Matyus, president of The Sling Station. “It is good for babies and for moms. Moms are able to have some freedom while keeping the baby close and babies who are held are generally happier. It also doesn’t hurt that there has been a rise in celebrity use.” As an added benefit for sling-wearers, Matyus notes that the time a baby spends in the sling counts as tummy time and helps to prevent flat head syndrome.

Now a mother of a newborn and a toddler, owner and designer DeNai Jones also saw the benefits of keeping baby close while leaving her hands free and went to work designing a product that provided the ideal sling experience with the level of PPB style you have come to expect. Petunia moms who know the benefits of having practical and posh baby gear will be excited about our newest additions to the Petunia Pickle Bottom product line: the Serenity and Sojourn Sling Collections.

The Serenity Sling Collection includes three sophisticated brocades that coordinate with fabrics in our Boxy Backpack, Touring Tote and Receiving Blanket collections for a complete PPB look or the perfect shower gift combination. The brocade exterior provides stunning fashion and superior support while the water-resistant taslan interior lining ensures a soft, dry ride for your little one.

The Sojourn Sling is made of a decadent organic cotton knit and is available in such fabrics as Corsican Blue, India Ink, Morning in Mumbai and Sparrows on the Seine. Your mood or outfit not prepared to rock the travel-inspired pattern? You’re in luck – each pouch-style sling is also reversible, revealing a coordinated solid on the other side.

The cotton knit construction provides superb support to keep your little one close while still allowing adequate stretch to ensure mom and baby’s comfort.

Available in three sizes, all of our slings are constructed with a tapered top so there is less bulky material at your shoulder and a curved base seam to create the most comfort for your infant.

Visit our Collections page to see all the available slings and check your local baby boutiques and online retailers for their arrival in late spring.

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Fortunately, there is Fawn by Petunia. Our luxurious bedding collection inspires decor, creates elegance and blends seamlessly with the furnishing of the modern home. Little girls can be pretty in pink in our Blossom Roll, Zinnia Roll, or Dewberry Roll shown here while your blue-themed nursery can sport Blue Moon, Coco Roll or Sea Glass Roll.

Waiting to be surprised? Then try out our gender-neutral Botanica Roll or our new chocolate and orange embroidered bedding in Imperial Fish seen here with the included bumper, fitted crib sheet, pillow, blankets and crib skirt.

See the entire Fawn Collection and choose your favorite to set the palette and theme for your nursery design.

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DeNai Jones

With my son quickly approaching two years old, I recognized changes in our daily routine and the fact that I didn’t need to lug around as much “stuff.” With the frequency of quick trips across town to music classes, the grandparents, pre-school and back it’s been nice to enjoy a lightened load.

Born out of this realization was the idea to design a diaper clutch that was more than just something to hold a few diapers and a wipes case, but could provided moms with a lighter, smaller but equally as stylish option to a traditional diaper bag. I began by outlining the requirements of my latest creation and determined that at the bare minimum it had to be able to house the following essentials: two diapers, wipes case, changing pad, small wallet, cell phone, keys, lip gloss and of course, a snack bag for the little man.

Numerous sketches and prototypes later, the Cross Town Clutch was born.

New in stores now, the Cross Town Clutch comes complete with a Petunia Pickle Bottom signature wipes case and a fold-out, detachable changing pad (so when you’re out sans baby, you can gain some extra room for your essentials) and has the capacity to hold everything I need for quick trips about the town. I hope moms find it to be as useful and easy to use as I designed it to be!

Meet Glazed.

All of your favorite Petunia bags are now available in a variety of chic, sophisticated and sturdy glazed fabrics.

From the sweet rose and chocolate Boxy Backpack in Sparrows on the Seine to the audaciously bold Morning in Mumbai Touring Tote, get all the function and style you expect from our bags with the added benefit of water-resistant glazed canvas.

No need to cry over spilled milk anymore…PPB’s Original Collection in Glazed has you covered.