The most essential (or at least the most fun) part of your new-mom gear collection just may be a great diaper bag. Since you'll have it with you all the time, you want it to be well made, look great, and let you find that paci immediatel…
Any parent knows the importance of a go-to baby blanket, because a baby blanket is never just a blanket; it's a play mat, a changing pad, a lovie, a spot for tummy time and sometimes yes, a perfect cover for snuggling up and keeping warm…
Decorating the nursery ain't what it used to be; the lace and bows and safari animals of nursery decor past have made way for emerging indie artists who are creating vibrant, fun, original designs for stylish parents who want more select…
Having a new baby is exciting and fun and...crazy expensive. We've all been there, it can be hard figuring out whether you splurge on the crib, or get a cheaper crib and spend more on all those cute clothes and room decor accessories and…
Summer may be ending but that doesn't mean that mermaid season is over, at least if you have some mermaid-fanatic kids in your life like I do. So when I discovered Blankie Tails , handmade sleep-sack style blankets that look like shark o…
How cool is this world map muslin baby blanket from Modern Burlap? I saw it and was instantly taken with this shop, that features some truly lovely baby gifts . Some nearly as cool as the map. (Ha. No, really lots of them are cool. It re…
The nursery in our apartment was used by the previous tenant as a walk-in closet so as you can imagine, it's small. Every item our baby's room has to earn its place by either looking great or serving us with high functionality. Ideally b…
When you are pregnant or have a new baby, you are suddenly super aware of all the ingredients in everything you put in and on your body. Decoding labels can be a chore and while we're all for splurging when it counts, it's even nicer whe…
Gender neutral clothes for kids, or unisex, or whatever you want call it -- if you are a regular here you know we are all for it. We are always on the hunt for whatever gives kids (and their parents) as many options as possible, from the…
Wow, it's been a long time that we've been fighting the good fight for smart girl tees , as an alternative to the future diva and future golddigger tees we used to see way too often when our own girls were babies. Clearly we weren't alon…
When that baby of yours hits the 5 or 6 month mark, so many things begin to change. Suddenly your baby is way too big for hanging out in the swing, but too little to sit and play in the pack n play, and this is where the exersaucer can s…
Going on a vacation with a baby can be a lot of work, but if there's anyone who needs to get away and relax for a while it's a new parent. (We support you, new parents!) We have all packed for a lot of trips over the years, and we've put…
We've always been big on recommending personalized gifts for people asking us for great baby gift ideas . Personalization makes any gift extra thoughtful, turns nearly anything into a keepsake, and it doesn't even have to cost a fortune.…
I admit that bathing my babies wasn't always my favorite thing. Well, it was fun when they were in great moods, but when they were tired and shrieking? I'd take all the help I could get. So I am totally taken with these adorably made, to…
Around here, we've always rolled our eyes at people who refer to fathers watching their kids as "babysitting." Which means we also love companies who know that moms aren't the only ones doing the childrearing these days. From cool diaper…
To beat the summer heat, like lots of parents I like going with a simple and light wardrobe for our new bundle. I am currently on the hunt for some awesome onesies to showcase my baby girl's sweetness. Yes, baby boys are sweet too. They …
We've noticed a sparkly trend in kids' clothes this summer: stars. They're everywhere! And they don't even have to be sparkly.With Fourth of July weekend coming up, we've definitely had stars and stripes on the brain for our kids. These …
Any woman who has recently given birth, like I have, has been there: Suddenly the baby is a few months old and you are finding yourself mentally ready to rejoin the other functioning members of society. There is just one problem... you h…
New parents spend a good amount of time deciding on the right crib but the mattress is really more important, considering it's what your baby is actually sleeping on. So what makes a crib mattress "the best crib mattress?" I always thoug…
It's probably going to get me kicked out of the state of California where breastfeeding is a religion, but I'm just going to say it: Breastfeeding can sometimes suck. Literally and figuratively. Obviously, it's rewarding in countless way…
We're always happy to discover new online shops that feature some of the small label designers for kids that we love, and now there's another to add to our list: Wynn Ruby . Right away I knew it was going to be a fun selection when I saw…
This past week I was fortunate to attend the New York Baby Show as a guest of New York Family Magazine . In the past, we've found some of our favorite new baby gear there ( Ubbi Diaper Pails !), and there is a lot. I'm talking both produ…
My weekday stress point is double parking the car outside the elementary school to run, car seat in hand no less, while I pick up my oldest. It's close enough that it's not worth getting out the stroller but as each day passes, that car …
From Eat, Pray, Love to The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel , we’ve been enamored with the colors and textures of India for a while now. And now Tea Collection (we just can't quit you, Tea!) has us obsessing once again with their spring/summe…