Now that I've had three kids, I'm a big believer in only spending money on baby gear that's really worth it . That spendy bottle warmer you'll use for oh, 3 months? Skip it. But a highchair that will literally last until your kids are in…
When I returned to work while breastfeeding my first daughter, I found myself sorely unprepared for everything it entailed. I can't even begin to convey the frustration I experienced -- though I'm sure a lot of you know just what I'd bee…
Next up in our Baby Registry Essentials Guide series , we're excited to share 7 of our own must-haves for breastfeeding moms. And hey, just in time for National Breastfeeding Month -- although of course, these are all fantastically usefu…
Like many moms who choose to breastfeed, I was fairly aware of the benefits of breastfeeding my first baby well before I started. But I actually didn't know how many benefits there would be for me too, at least until I was pretty far alo…
You know how much we love to seek out the very coolest baby registry essentials and must-haves, both as a group of moms who are searching for cool baby gifts for our own new additions, and as those who only wish we had them when ours wer…
You cannot even believe how much time I spent last summer tracking down the best beach umbrella. I finally went with my parents' strongly recommended pick, which was a surprise one to me. (And you have no idea how strongly recommended it…
Budgeting for a new baby can be overwhelming for many of us. You need clothes, diapers, a crib, a stroller -- the list goes on. And on. While some items like rattles and burp clothes are relatively inexpensive, others -- like a car seat …
Even if you’re not in the market for a new diaper bag, you might want to give the waterproof diaper bags from TWELVElittle a second look. My kids haven’t been in diapers in years, but I’ve been using their new waterproof diaper bag daily…
When my kids first started eating solids, they often reminded me of wild baby animals -- flinging food all over the place, trying to eat without using their hands, and getting all the gooiest stuff mashed into their hair. So I'm pretty i…
This is a sponsored message from Nanit If you've ever lost sleep waiting impatiently for your baby to fall asleep -- or worse, woken your little one up when you've just peeked in -- you need to meet Nanit , a tremendous new advancement i…
Each year, when we put together our Father's Day Gift Guide , we have an extra-soft spot when it comes to seeking out cool Father's Day gift ideas for new dads. There's something so special about commemorating the day for the very first …
Nothing beats running around barefoot in the summer, until those soft little feet hit a rock or your kids refuse to go into the lake because of a few "icky" leaves on the bottom. So now is a great time to stock up on comfy and durable pa…
Sometimes in the world of baby gear, less is definitely way more. These modern, space-saving baby bouncers capture this spirit in a big way. Their sleek designs mean your living room can look less like a mini gymnasium and more like smar…
If innovative baby gear is any indication, we can confidently say this is an awesome time to be expecting. My youngest just turned 6 years old, so I'm only a few years out of the baby stage, and yet there has been so much amazing change …
We're fond of baby rain ponchos as easy, pull-on-and-off alternatives to the traditional raincoats with all those snaps and buttons. You too? Well then your rainy day blues are about to get a little brighter since we discovered these bri…
It's probably no surprise that The Land of Nod is one of our most favorite shopping destination for all things kids, so we're beyond thrilled to be teaming up with them, along with our friends at Pop Sugar Moms and Mommy Shorts for a hug…
I had three kids in four years and learned very quickly how fast kids outgrow their gear. That's why I love companies like Oribel, smart engineers who are creating modern, multi-stage products that are meant to last throughout several de…
With news that even Phthalate-free and BPA-free plastic baby bottles may not be all they're cracked up to be, more parents are on the hunt for glass baby bottles. While not long ago, the idea of glass baby bottles once inspired panic in …
It takes a lot to wow us when it comes to car seats these days; there are just so many similarities among them, it's rare when one stands out from the crowd. But if I were shopping for a new infant car seat right now -- and (cough) money…
This post has been updated with corrections. Fisher-Price is of course the brand behind many of our favorite childhood toys like that now iconic telephone and the little gumball machine looking push-toy. So their big announcement this we…
Okay so maybe we didn't completely buy those pastel Pantone colors of the year during the winter. But now? Spring! And just in time, BabyBjörn is totally on trend with a new line of baby gear they call the BabyBjörn Watercolor Collection…
Since we're always looking for anything that will make parents' lives easier, we're so excited to break the news today about the brand new Ergobaby ADAPT . While Ergobaby already makes tons of fabulous carriers that moms and dads swear b…
We are so thrilled to present, our 2016 Ultimate Baby Shower Gift Guide , back by popular demand after a short hiatus. It's been a labor ( pun kind of intended ) of love to seek out over 175 of the absolute coolest baby gift ideas, inclu…
As a suburban mom of four, I live in my car. And as much as I try to tell my kids that this time we will not be eating in the car (don't laugh too hard), I can never stick to that rule because, well, we're all in it so much. That's why t…