7 important reasons that children need baby dolls — both girls AND boys
For years, we’ve written about the joy and beauty and specialness of baby dolls as gifts for our kids, from newborns to toddlers, even our school-aged kids. A doll can be a cherished best friend, a bedtime comfort, a travel companion, a tea party guest, and...
Lulla dolls mimic Mom’s breathing for a better night sleep for all
The first few weeks of my son’s life, he refused to sleep without being cuddled up next to a parent. Since I know this is a problem for many newborns, and older babies too, I was excited to learn about the Lulla doll, which plays the sound of a mom’s...
May the Fourth is definitely with you, with the cutest Star Wars baby and kids gifts on sale
The Pottery Barn Kids collabs have been so fantastic lately, but their ongoing Star Wars collection for kids is now a classic. And just in time for your May the Fourth celebration (in my home, that means buying Star Wars stuff), they’re offering deals off all...
Star Wars x Freshly Picked: The official baby shoe of the Rebel Alliance (and the Imperial Army, for that matter)
Alright, geek parents. We have big news. Our favorite baby moc brand has teamed up with our favorite interstellar film franchise to create the most adorable baby shoes this side of Tatooine. Brace yourselves, because the Star Wars x Freshly Picked collaboration is...
An Easter onesie your baby can wear all spring and summer long
Not everyone is down for spending a ton on a fancy baby Easter dress that may get worn once — or even a specific Happy Easter onesie that won’t quite work once we hit May. But then I found this absolutely adorable spring bunny onesie from new baby shop,...
Why Britax BOB strollers weren’t recalled after 200 crashes. Spoiler: It’s political.
I just read the shocking new report in the Washington Post about the fight to recall the Britax BOB Jogging stroller and it’s disturbing, to say the least. It is worth your time to spend a few moments reading the entire story, but the essence: between 2012 and...
A peek at the irresistible baby moccasins from Toy Story x Freshly Picked
Susan Petersen’s Freshly Picked has kept us busy over the years, with incredible collabs and cult-favorite designs, and their latest offering will have you Disney-Pixar lovers squeeing: Check out their incredibly adorable Toy Story moccasin designs, created in...
These 2 high-tech smart sleepers for babies are naptime saviors
Let’s talk about smart sleepers, those high-tech baby beds that are designed to help babies — and parents — get more sleep. As we know,,a good night’s sleep for the baby is important for the entire family, and during those early months,...
The 5 biggest sleep-training mistakes that parents make and how to fix them | Spawned episode 141
Is there anything new parent topic that generates more controversy than sleep training? Arguably…no way. But can we finally stop fighting about what’s right and wrong? Yes! Maybe? Certified sleep training expert Tamiko Kelly, owner of Sleep Well Wake...
Quick: Nab a free $15 -20 Target gift card (and other great deals) just for buying baby essentials
Clicking over to Target today (as one does), I was so happy to see the current promotion they’re running to support new parents — with the purchase hundreds of of baby essentials, you’ll get a $15 Target gift card when you spend over $75. CMP is an...
We found the cutest, curated baby gift boxes. (And no, there are no babies in them. Just baby gifts.)
Heads, up baby shower attendees! I’ve found cutest gift idea for new babies in this collection of wonderfully themed Baby Boxy boxes. Since I don’t have the budget for a Snoo (sorry, new parent friends!), I usually like to go with an assortment of small,...
