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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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….
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!…
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…
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…
What to Pack for A Family Beach Vacation with Kids
Our first beach vacation as a family of four included a not-quite-3 year old and a newborn in tow. We spent a few days on Cape Cod with family, with full days on the beach. I have never been one…