The Mini Life: When you feel like you’ve seen every baby and kid gift out there, here’s where to go.

by Liz Gumbinner | Art + Decor, Baby, Kid Style, Toys + Playthings

I’m always happy to introduce you to beautifully-curated independent web boutiques and here’s one more  new one that’s caught my attention since its launch just a few weeks ago. Mini Life is an exquisite children’s lifestyle boutique packed...

Baby pants made just for all-star crawlers

by Stephanie Mayers | Baby, Kid Style

It was so exciting to watch my daughter learn to crawl–until she bypassed the area rug and face-planted onto the hardwood floor. We used to joke that she needed knee pads, so I’m excited to find Go Little One Go anti-slip crawling pants for babies, just in...

The new Aden and Anais teething toy: Prepare to make room on your registry.

by Stephanie Mayers | Baby

It seems the masters of all things cozy for baby have done it again; our friends at Aden + Anais, have added yet another baby registry must-have to their collection with new Aden + Anais teething toys and ooh are they cute. Made of maple wood, which is awesome for...

The BabyBjorn bouncer gets a modern makeover with polka dots

by Stephanie Mayers | Baby

I’m determined to keep the baby clutter to the necessary minimum for this second round of parenting, and not a wipe warmer more. (Actually, not a wipe warmer at all.) We misplaced a few of our essential items, though, including the trusty baby bouncer so...

New monogrammed baby shoes from Robeez. This time it’s personal.

by Stephanie Mayers | Kid Style

They say it’s all in a name and the name here is your own kid’s. Well, that plus Robeez. As long time fans of the baby shoe brand that rose from start-up to Stride-Rite, it’s no surprise that we are all ogling over their perfectly adorable...

Mama’s Milk Warmer: you’ll never have to wait for water to boil again

by Esther Chen | Baby

It’s 3 a.m. and your baby is screaming at the top of her lungs. You are trying to heat up breast milk as quickly as humanly possible. Microwaving creates hot spots and potentially burnt mouths. Placing a bottle in a pot of boiling water makes it bob up and down...

Nuna MIXX stroller: a swanky, sturdy recliner on wheels

by Stephanie Mayers | Baby, Family Travel

As we get ready to welcome our newest bundle I have been catching up on all the hip and inventive baby gear that has surfaced in the past 5 years. Of course, the stroller is one of the most essential pieces, so I have been taking my time on this one. The brand new...

CupCake washable nursing pads: an organic treat for breastfeeding moms

by Esther Chen | Baby

There’s nothing sexier than leaky boobs, am I right, breastfeeding mamas? Not. Having popped out a newborn just weeks ago, I’m currently leakier than a broken faucet and have already been in a few un-sexy, publicly embarrassing situations due to...

The 5 best double strollers from our favorite baby gear pros. (And a sneak peek at the newest ones coming out!)

by Esther Chen | Baby

File under problems I never thought I’d have: Agonizing over double strollers. With a 17-month-old in tow and a brand new baby, I’ve been feeling the pressure to pick the perfect ride. If I was still in New York where my primary means of transportation...

Baby Comfy Nail: a baby nail clipper you won’t be afraid to use on a newborn

by Esther Chen | Baby

I remember putting off trimming my son’s nails for days when he was born, because I was afraid of accidentally cutting his delicate fingers off with the baby nail clipper and suddenly finding myself in a scene worthy of Quentin Tarantino. Not so with my newborn...