It’s back! All the details on how to save big with Target’s car seat trade-in program.
If your toddler’s car seat is anything like mine, it’s full of crushed Cheerios and covered in juice box stains. And my dust buster can only do so much to remedy the situation. So I’ll be taking advantage of Target’s car seat trade-in program,...
Why this innovative baby bed could be an exhausted parent’s life saver
My son basically lived in an Ergobaby carrier for the first 6 months of his life, especially during the daytime. While he slept decently at night, he totally refused to go down in his big crib during the day (hence the Ergobaby). So as we start thinking about having a...
Ayesha Curry designed your kids’ new favorite dishes to do great things for kids in need, too.
I already thought Ayesha Curry was one cool mom. Now it’s doubly confirmed, since seeing the latest from the wonderful company she co-founded, Cheeky Kids. CMP is an rstyle affiliate. Starting this week at Target (online and in stores), you’ll find a...
40 things parents can REALLY do while the baby sleeps. (No, not sleep.)
How many times have you heard this: Sleep when the baby sleeps. Oh man, did I want to throttle everyone who gave me that TOTALLY SMART BUT UNATTAINABLE ADVICE when my kids were newborns. Mostly because I was tired. But also because there’s just so much to do...
The perfect first Easter gifts for babies: These 11 sweet bunny gifts
Since my own one-year-old son is just old enough to start appreciating the magic of Easter for the first time,I had the best time looking for cute first Easter gifts for babies like mine. I landed on the idea of bunny gifts and accessories, because duh, bunnies...
New and expectant parents: How you could attend the MommyCon natural parenting show for free!
Calling all new and expectant parents! We’re thrilled to announce our media partnership with MommyCon, the biggest natural parenting convention — and it may be coming to a city near you. Even better, you may be able to win tickets for free from us!...
The new Tokidoki + Sanrio Ju-Ju-Be backpacks and diaper bags are an explosion of pop culture awesomeness.
As a new mom, I rejected backpack style diaper bags for more fashionable (and, occasionally less comfortable and user-friendly) options. Yes, I did think the heavy leather tote with no shoulder strap was a good idea…for a minute. But, while I traveled from Asia...
The pro-breastfeeding Gap ad that has us cheering. And melting.
I’m a nursing mother, so it’s not unusual to see images of breastfeeding moms and babes when I scroll through my Instagram. And while I fully expect to see this content from my fave maternity sites and pro-breastfeeding bloggers, the recent Gap ad of a...
17 of the coolest black and white baby gifts for sophisticated babes.
Recently I’ve been coveting the clean, cool aesthetic of black and white baby gifts — nursery decor, clothes, toys, you name it. Which probably has something to do with the fact that as my young son has accumulated more and more presents and hand-me-downs,...
Chinese Year of the Dog baby gifts: These adorable doggie-themed baby gifts are best in show.
If you happen to be anticipating a new baby this year — whether your own or a friend’s — you’re in luck. Because February 16 marks the of Chinese New Year and the official start of the Year of the Dog, which means you can celebrate...
10 of the cutest first Valentine’s Day gifts for the babies we’re in love with.
We love giving Valentine’s Day gifts to our babies at every age, of course, but that first year of Valentine’s gifts is something we can’t resist. No, the baby won’t remember it, but oh, those photos! (Plus, babies are not yet old enough to ask...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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