I've been using an Ameda Purely Yours breast pump since I first attempted to pump with my oldest daughter. It's certainly not full of bells and whistles, but as an occasional pumper, it served me well. So I was glad to see they've recent…
When it first came time to baby-proof our apartment, I went to that big-box baby store to get supplies and learned there were far more ways that my baby girl could injure herself than I'd ever imagined. (Hello, bubble wrap). What I didn'…
When I put my little guy down for a nap, I close the door and don't look back. I'm not one for compulsively checking on him (because with my luck, I'll wake him up) and I'd never even considered using a video baby monitor. Until now. Lat…
One place we will never ever tell our readers to skimp, not even in this economy, is your child's car seat. You want the best possible car seat that you can afford, and you can quote me on that. The Britax Advocate CS is a brand new entr…
Caring for three kids under four on my own for more days than I care to think about makes outings extremely difficult. And while I definitely make use of my double stroller, whipping that out while putting my youngest in a baby carrier i…
Babies these days have expensive taste. They've got designer shoes before they can walk in them and name brand clothes before they're able to put them on themselves. But while they might not be quite off the boob and onto unagi just yet,…
The thought of an infant gumming on a New York City taxi sounds pretty unsanitary until you see the adorable, soft crocheted baby rattle toy found at Estella NYC . Handmade by Peruvian artisans, this small taxicab is the perfect size for…
Since I can no longer swaddle my youngest, I'm stuck in that weird place of needing to keep her warm, but not wanting to use a loose blanket just yet. And most of the infant sleep sacks that we've found here tend to be meant for cooler w…
If there's one thing that I love in a bib, other than the fact that it actually works, is not having to fight with my baby to get it on. And thanks to Cheeky and Swank's magnetic baby bibs , I don't. Sure, the bibs' magnet closure makes …
With all the amazing advancements in baby gear over the last few years, I'm still baffled as to why baby swings are still so ridiculously heinous. Well, thanks to Fisher Price and DwellStudio's new cradle swing , you can finally say good…
Growing up, no Valentine's Day was complete without a bagful of Be Mine and Hug Me heart candies. Sure they were cute, but let's be honest: they tasted like chewable antacids. Conversation Heart Rattles from Yellow Label Kids are a much …
For a guy who sets the thermostat at a level approaching "sauna," it baffles me that my husband loves to take the jogging stroller on errands even when the temperature sinks below forty. While he dresses himself properly in layers, he te…
While I don't have a lot of patience for unnecessary baby "essentials" if there's one little doodad I'm a big fan of it's the changing pad. I stash one in the car, one at grandma's, one in a diaper bag , one under the stroller, and even …
Of course those gihunda baby activity centers and Exersaucers are a big hit for new parents because the kid will happily swat at some puppets or jingle balls in there long enough for you to hit the shower and wash the pureed chicken out …
I often have feelings of envy as I push my 19 month-old in her stroller on cold days, thinking it would be nice if it were she pushing me around town instead. Eh, I guess there's plenty of time for that when I'm 80. Now I'm feeling doubl…
CMP readers know that Serena & Lily is our one of our favorite destinations for all things nursery and fancy. But now they've expanded their offerings beyond their signature bedding and decor to include all kinds of incredible baby gifts…
There are plenty of products out there that claim to make life easier for parents when really, it just seems like they take money out of our pockets and fill up the landfills. That's so clearly not the case with Wisey , a company that is…
Considering I can barely keep track of my cell phone, let alone a baby bottle cap, just guess how many bottle caps I've lost. Okay don't hurt yourself with all that math. Thank goodness for Baby Safe Caps , which simply fit onto your sta…
I'm actually glad that I pitched all of the bottles I used for my first two kids and had to buy new ones for surprise baby #3. Because with all the recent news about plastics leaching BPA and who knows what chemicals into the milk, I've …
Call me ecologically bankrupt, but I'm willing to pay for convenience . Disposable dipes and wipes are a mainstay around here, as was jarred baby food--until I tried the Beaba Babycook . (Update: Now the Beaba Babycook Pro, shown below.)…
With my roly-poly sleeping toddler, sleep sacks are most definitely my friend, except they either tend to be completely dull or made of materials that I would never buy as a blanket. Go figure. That is clearly not the case with the CoZi …
Car seat covers serve three excellent purposes: They make older seats look new, they cover the ugly fabrics, and they wash up more easily than the existing covers which don't actually wash at all. Only problem is, some of the fabrics are…
BornFree is already the go-to source for plenty of moms looking for products safe enough to go into baby's mouth. They've got glass baby bottles, bottles made of BPA-free plastic, and cups free of harmful chemicals -- and yesterday they'…
I used to love going out to eat, knowing that I had no role whatsoever in the preparation or clean-up. These days, with three kids and a diaper bag in tow , in the time it takes for a single sip of wine and a quick glimpse of the menu, s…