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. […]
Go on an Audio Adventure with Billy Brown
We love alternatives to television that recognize children are naturally imaginative. Billy Brown’s audio adventures from Giddio are entertaining additions to your child’s playtime. Whether you are home on a rainy day, taking a long car trip, or looking for a soothing pre-nap activity, Billy Brown will engage your youngsters. Giddio brings a child-friendly approach […]
Tutu Cute (Win a Lily Cait Tutu!)
There’s just something about a tutu–yards of tulle and ribbon that speak of effortless artistry and epic adventures. Even my little toddler, still a bit young for the Nutcracker, began to pirouette and dance and flutter as soon as she stepped into her new tutu from Lily Cait. This darling confection is the Grace Tutu […]
Discipline Without Tears: Book Review
Public tantrums, hitting, biting, talking back… If this sounds like a typical day for you, then pick up The No-Cry Discipline Solution: Gentle Ways to Encourage Good Behavior Without Whining, Tantrums, and Tears, by parent educator, Elizabeth Pantley. After helping countless parents find ways to get their babies and toddlers to go to sleep without […]
Cool, Creative Kid Saves the Universe!
Do you have a plucky, pint-sized superhero? When I was about four, my father was stopped by a policeman. “You can’t arrest my Daddy,” I bravely announced, “I’m Wonder Woman!” Without further hesitation I showed the good officer my underoos tank top. Now I have my own little superhero: Baby Diva. She crawls faster than […]
Gentle Discipline Without Tears: An Interview With Elizabeth Pantley and a Contest
Tired of the whining, tantrums, and tears? Are you sure there must be a better way? Parent educator, Elizabeth Pantley, writes a series of books, providing no-cry, gentle discipline solutions for families. Mama Luxe swears by the The No-Cry Sleep Solution. Recently, Mama Luxe was able to read Pantley’s new book, The No-Cry Discipline Solution: […]
