Parents everywhere are going to be thrilled with the Oopsy Daisy Beautiful Baby no-rinse shampoo and body wash products. Inevitably, babies are at their messiest when you want them to look their best. Suddenly, your tot decides to wear a bowl of food as her hat right before grandma’s birthday party. Or, you are traveling […]
Art Studio on the Go
One of the biggest challenges in traveling with children is keeping them occupied between stops. Time will fly by for your little artist with The Car Valet by Alex ($28 at Little Jet Set) and he can keep an illustrated journal to have a fun, personal record of the trip, too. This adorable, easy to […]
Bjorn to Potty
BabyBjörn is known for their quality, stylish products. Most parents know them for their baby carriers, but they also make a full range of baby gear, including the BabyBjörn Potty. June is Potty Training Awareness Month (yes, they have a month for everything) and with my daughter approaching the two year mark, toilet training has […]
Potty Like a Rockstar With Corolle Dolls
Kids love to role play and realistic looking dolls can help them tackle each new childhood challenge. Corolle Dolls provide a high-quality, child-safe, washable, lovable baby doll option for kids of all ages. June is National Potty Training Awareness Month (No, Seriously), so we’re excited to share Paul and Emma with you. This adorable duo […]
Alleviating Doctor Appointment Fears
Even toddlers who only have to go to regular well-baby appointments may suddenly develop an intense fear of the pediatrician. And this fear can present an even greater problem if your child needs more regular visits to a doctor’s office or hospital. Here are a few products I’ve been using to alleviate doctor-phobia. Medical Set: […]
An Animal Safari With Meerkat
Toddlers and young children love animals and guessing games, so Meerkat’s Safari is a natural winner. Our friend, the Meerkat, leads us on an adventure to meet some of the other animals of Africa. Each mini riddle starts with animal tracks and a rhyming clue. Turn the page and the reader learns the identity of […]
Be a Ballerina Every Day with Tu for Tee
I adore girls’ clothing that is a little bit sweet and a little bit saucy. Tu for Tee makes t-shirt tutus for babies, toddlers, and children, 6-12 months through size 10. They even make tutu tees for your furry friends! Fun clothing like this can spark imaginative play and encourage children to develop an individual […]
A Place to Rest Your Little Head
My tot has been clamoring for a pillow and from the various mommy message boards I read, I know this is a common toddler request. So, after reading the expert advice and researching different pillows, I got her this Toddler Memory Foam Pillow. Medical professionals caution parents against introducing a pillow too young and say […]
Recycled Plastic is Endless Fun with Green Toys (enter to win!)
We are very excited about Green Toys, a new line of recycled plastic toys that actually meets every item on our check list: good for the environment, safe for children, not manufactured in sweatshops, and really, really cool. These sturdy toys will withstand whatever your little whirling dervish can dish out. I was really impressed […]
Is my (Doll)House Safe?
A reader e-mailed us because she had concerns about the Melissa & Doug Victorian Dollhouse ($150, unfurnished) she had purchased for her daughter. After checking out the research we e-mailed her, she felt comfortable keeping this child-safe dollhouse. Melissa & Doug manufactures in China and many parents are understandably concerned about the lead paint recalls. […]
