Product Roundups — Baby Gear

Our favorite baby gear, kids books, toys, gift ideas and more.

Baby Gear to Keep Warm on Colder Days

One week it's 15 degrees out, the next week it's in the 50s. Who knows what tomorrow will be, but for parents on-the-go, you've got to be prepared for those colder days. Here are several must-have accessories for parents of little ones braving the colder days that are (probably) ahead. 

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8 Uses for Muslin Swaddles (Besides Swaddling)

When customers ask for baby gift recommendations, one product that always comes up are muslin swaddling blankets – not because swaddling a baby is a “must” for new parents, but because there are so many other uses for these ultra-soft and breathable cloth blankets after the very short-lived swaddling phase is over.

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10 Baby Clothes Brands to Check Out Now

We always have our feelers out for the best baby products; baby tested, parent approved. In our book, baby clothes must be soft, easy to get on and off, and over-the-top adorable. Here are 10 of our favorite baby clothing brands right now.

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12 Items for a Rainbow-Themed Nursery

In the world of babies & toddlers, rainbows are all the rage right now. We love rainbows for nursery décor because they’re so versatile; they can be soft, muted colors or bright bold reds, greens, and yellows of the rainbow. For inspiration and ideas, check out these rainbow-themed nursery décor items.  

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Time for Dinner: Take a Seat

When it is time to introduce solid foods to your baby, you will need a place for him to sit and eat. Options abound. Second to strollers, I found highchairs – and highchair alternatives – to be the most difficult to select because of the range of possibilities. Here’s a quick and easy breakdown.

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Time for Shoes, Baby?

When I owned my baby shop in Boston, many of my customers were new moms, and they’d often ask me how to know when their little one was ready for shoes. And when they were ready, which shoes were best for beginning walkers? Here's what you should know. 

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Don’t Overlook These 10 Items for Your Baby Registry

Finding out what you might need for your baby’s arrival isn’t hard: just ask another mother or search online, there’s no shortage of information out there. But as parents ourselves, we'd like to mention some often-overlooked items you might want to consider adding to your registry before the big day.  

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Whole Lotta Love for the DockATot

I always have my feelers out for new and useful products in the baby world, but it took baby No. 3 for me to discover, and fall in love with, the DockATot. Find out why this plush-like baby lounger quickly became my go-to for all things baby. 

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Must-Have Baby Gear for Cold Weather

This season is shaping up to be quite different from years past. And for parents working from home, schooling from home, or just plain home with little ones more, getting outside is a must, no matter what the thermometer outside reads. Here are several must-have accessories for parents of little ones braving the remaining colder months. 

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