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Feathers and Stripes

Boston mom blogger | motherhood, baby + kids, family travel, + home

family · April 11, 2024

Adorable First Birthday Party Themes

Our baby is coming up on her first birthday and I have been mulling over what to do for her first party. There are so many cute and creative first birthday party themes out there! I don’t know if we’ll…

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baby gear reviews · April 6, 2024

Our Favorite Baby Toys for 9-12 Months

Many of the baby toys we have for the 9 to 12 month age are ones that were favorites for my first two kids. I purged a bunch of toys and held onto the ones they both really loved, thinking…

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Easter basket ideas for toddlers- no candy

baby + kids, shopping · March 11, 2024

Easter Basket Ideas for Babies, Toddlers, and Little Kids

Easter is only a few weeks away, so today I want to share my Easter basket ideas for babies, toddlers, and little kids. I also have some Easter basket ideas for toddler girls, a post I originally wrote when my…

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baby gear reviews, family · March 3, 2024

Hatch Rest vs. Nanit Sound & Light: Which is Better?

If you’re reading this, you’re probably trying to decide on a great sound machine and alarm clock combo for kids. If you also need a night light or wake up light, both the Hatch Rest and Nanit Sound & Light…

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baby + kids · February 20, 2024

The Best Winter Boots for Kids

Living in New England, you get to be an expert on a few things. One of those things? Winter boots. With little kids, you definitely don’t want to skip the good winter boots and have cold, wet feet on a…

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Where to find the best clothes for a tall baby, tall and skinny baby. Pajamas, tops, sweatshirts, dresses, leggings, pants for tall babies. from feathersandstripes.com blog

baby + kids · February 13, 2024

Best Baby Clothing Brands for Tall Babies

I didn’t realize just how “off” baby clothing sizing could be. The first couple of weeks after we had our daughter, it seemed like I was throwing piece after piece into a pile of stuff that just didn’t fit right….

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hiring a night nurse for newborn baby third baby

baby gear reviews, motherhood · January 8, 2024

Inexpensive Baby Gear You Need to Know About

I’m not going to call this cheap baby gear because the quality is anything but cheap! But if you’re looking for affordable baby gear that will help you in those very precious days, here’s a list of what you need…

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baby gear reviews, motherhood · November 27, 2023

Nanit Monitor Review: Best Newborn Monitor We’ve Tried

We’ve tried a few different baby monitors in our house. I can confidently say that the Nanit baby monitor is, hands down, my favorite of all of them. As a new parent, you want to make sure your baby is…

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family · November 8, 2023

Pikler Triangle Review: What is it, and is it worth buying?

I stumbled on Pikler triangles a couple of years ago, but I wasn’t sure it was right for us. Then I realized how much my kids like to climb – and we got one for them for Christmas last year….

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baby gear reviews, motherhood · September 25, 2023

14 Baby Products I Wish I Had for my First Baby

Now that I’m a mom to three, there is a whole list of baby products I wish I had known about back in 2017 when I had my first baby. Actually… or in 2020 when I had my second baby!…

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kids pajamas

family · August 16, 2023

The Cutest Halloween Pajamas at All Price Points

One of our favorite kids’ pajama brands released their Halloween pajamas this week, so I thought I’d go see what other stores have available and round up the cutest pairs! I included a majority of prints that you can get…

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baby gear reviews, motherhood · July 24, 2023

SNOO Baby Bassinet: An In-Depth + Honest Review

The SNOO Baby Bassinet has quickly gained popularity among new parents, with its innovative features and soothing capabilities. In this in-depth and honest review of the SNOO Bassinet, Alyssa delves into her thorough research and personal experience to help readers…

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About Alyssa


Hi, I’m Alyssa. Mom of three, wife, dog mom, blogger. Here I share tips and tricks on motherhood, focusing on baby gear reviews and the best stuff for kids, family travel, and home organization.

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