Laurie McCartney, is a mom who started the Los Angeles based Baby merchandise company Babystyle. Within a short span of time the group has 280 employees, in 7 states and $50 million sales annually. Mother of 2, Laurie speaks about the 5 things she can't live without.

a. Jo Malone bath products
"I take hot baths late at night. It's my time to relax. Malone's scents are fresh and clean."

b. F. Scott Fitzgerald book collection
"I wrote my college thesis on Fitzgerald. I like his carpe diem philosophy and that a quest for love underlies all of his stories."

c. Hello Kitty beach cruiser
"It has one speed. It reminds me of the banana seat bike I had as a little girl. Biking is my favorite family activity."

d. Anahata yoga mat
"The playful orange and pink pattern reminds me of the beach. I go to yoga every morning, as soon as I put the kids on the bus and before I head into the office."

e. Hermès belt
"The buckle is separate, so I can wear it with a brown or black belt. It polishes every outfit, from jeans to a pencil skirt."

Photo: Joe Schmelzer

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DripCatchers are one-of-a-kind compressed sponges that catch messy drippings from frozen treats on a stick, such as Popsicles and ice cream bars, BabyBriefcase lets you pack all baby documents, certificates in one place, Pacifeeder is a hands-free baby bottle that attaches to any baby carrier or seat and promotes doctor recommended semi-upright feeding positions to help reduce ear infections, Keep-It-Kleen is a pacifier that closes instantly when it drops, another interesting travel product is the FAA-approved Baby B'Air Flight Vest is the safety solution for lap-held children while traveling in an airplane.. A special item for learning swimming & water games is the Aqua-jogger junior.

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