What’s black and white and cute all over?

by Liz Gumbinner | Baby

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 really is a great shop.) What...

Fun new parent gift: Peripop is a baby play mat, blanket, and floor cushion all in one.

by Stephanie Mayers | Baby

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 both. Sadly this...

Oribel PortaPlay, a baby activity center that lasts beyond the baby years. Really.

by Stephanie Mayers | Baby

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 save the day.  Not like we need...

9 travel essentials for babies that are worth the money

by Kate Etue | Baby, Family Travel

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 our heads...

3 of the best baby carriers for dads. Because dads are awesome baby-wearers too.

by Kate Etue | Baby

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 bags...

Volvo reinvents the child car seat, and wow.

by Liz Gumbinner | Family Travel

We’re always looking for cool new safety innovations for children and since Volvo is synonymous with safety (thanks, advertising!) we’re not entirely surprised that they’re the first to reinvent family car travel with this Volvo child seat concept....

One of the best crib mattress we’ve found that helps parents sleep better too.

by Stephanie Mayers | Baby

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 thought it was...

Handmade baby gifts with an Australian accent. (But no, they don’t talk.)

by Liz Gumbinner | Toys + Playthings

It’s not often I discover a new Etsy shop and automatically think okay, every single thing in there is adorable. But that’s the case with Babee and Me, which I can forgive for being based in Byron Bay, Australia, considering what beautiful work is coming...

At last, we’ve found a convertible infant car seat and stroller in one. A good one. A really good one.

by Stephanie Mayers | Baby, Family Travel

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 seat gets heavier...

Please and Carrots – a baby toy subscription box that’s all about developmental milestones.

by Stephanie Mayers | Toys + Playthings

You buy all sorts of toys to fill the nursery while prepping for baby, then they start to grow and you find yourself wondering which toys are right for them and for which developmental milestones. Those long aisles full of very brightly colored toys at the store can...