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Best beginner bike? - Reader Q&A

KidsChristina Refford

Best beginner bike? - Reader Q&A

I am totally overwhelmed by bike options for my 3.5-year-old son. He outgrew his tricycle in minutes and now I'm wondering what to get next ... balance bike or a regular bike with training wheels? Just want something he can enjoy this su…

Spend-and-save piggy banks? Reader Q&A

KidsChristina Refford

Spend-and-save piggy banks? Reader Q&A

My daughter is 4, and we would love to get her a piggy bank that has the spend, share, save theory, but we can't find any that fit that bill. We'd also be willing to just get a regular piggy bank, but then we would like one that is a lit…

Dress-up clothes? Reader Q + A

KidsChristina Refford

Dress-up clothes? Reader Q + A

M y daughter is turning three soon, and I want to put together a dress up box for her. Any ideas for a great Etsy costume shop? She wants an astronaut costume but I need it to be something she can get on and off herself. Any other ideas?…

Best baby books? - Reader Q+A

BabyJulie Marsh

Best baby books? - Reader Q+A

Any suggestions for a good baby book? I saw the "Baby's First Year Journal" in your Ultimate Baby Shower Guide but I'm wondering if you have any other cool things you've found out there? -Janet First of all, our all new 2012 Baby Shower …

Group gift for kids ages 2-11? Reader Q&A

KidsChristina Refford

Group gift for kids ages 2-11? Reader Q&A

My nieces and nephews from Israel are on their way visit grandparents. My 2 year old son will probably not have a chance to visit but would like to send something to them while they are here. Any ideas for a gift to help entertain the 2 …

Baptism gift ideas? Reader Q&A

LivingChristina Refford

Baptism gift ideas? Reader Q&A

You guys are so great at finding great gift ideas , and so I come to you with this: I have my fourth niece/nephew to buy a gift for . . . Hoping you have some good ones up your sleeves! -Christina W. Congratulations again! I hope these i…

Eco-friendly play gym? Reader Q&A

BabyChristina Refford

Eco-friendly play gym? Reader Q&A

I am in the market for a cool, eco-friendly baby play gym for my 5-month-old boy. Let me know if you have any suggestions. I am willing to spend around $100. Thanks much. -Jennifer C. Finding what we would call a cool play gym takes a li…

Cool Advent Calendar Ideas? Reader Q&A

LivingCool Mom Team

Cool Advent Calendar Ideas? Reader Q&A

I have a pretty wooden advent calendar/box with little doors that my boys use to count down the days until Christmas but I always have trouble finding cute items to put inside. Any ideas? -Kristin The advent calendar is the first thing m…

Nativity set for children? Reader Q&A

KidsCool Mom Team

Nativity set for children? Reader Q&A

My mom would like to get my 14 month old daughter a wooden nativity set for Christmas--something she can actually play with but something sturdy, cute, and made to last. - Cara It's funny you should ask this Cara, because I was just look…

Great adoption gift? Reader Q&A

Tips + TricksCool Mom Team

Great adoption gift? Reader Q&A

My husband and I are pursuing domestic adoption and hope to be matched with a birth mother soon. We know that it is traditional to give the birth mother a gift after the baby is born, but we have no idea what to get for a very brave woma…