Product Roundups

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

Best Books to Give at a Baby Shower

So the baby shower invitation reads, "Bring a book instead of a card." Now what? Not to worry, we can help. Here are 12 charming baby books that won’t disappoint. Plus, some tips on how and what to write in the book, too.

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What Does a 16-Month Old Play With?

At 16 months old, our son was showing some definite preferences for certain types of toys and activities. Too old for simple rattles, but not quite ready for complicated Lego sets, here are a few fun toys that struck the right chord. 

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15 Books for Your Baby's First Library

They say that talking or reading to your child regularly, regardless of how young they are, will significantly enhance their vocabulary. And even if your baby would rather just grab and chew on the pages of their board book (they always do!), your voice is still comforting. The time to start building your baby’s library (and vocabulary!) is now, and here are 15 great baby books to help get you started.

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10 Children’s Books with Diverse Characters

In a world as rich and varied as ours, our bookshelves must reflect the wonderful diversity of the people who populate it. And just like it’s important to see from others’ perspectives, children must also see themselves in what they read: as vital members of their communities. 

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How We Turned Our Nursery into the Perfect Sleep Chamber

When we made the decision to move our baby from our room into his nursery, it took some experimentation to create the right environment for sleep. All the essentials were in place -- crib, video monitor, changing station -- but there were a few smaller details that turned a functional nursery into a hushed cocoon perfect for a nap or long night of sleep. 

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25 First Birthday Gift Ideas

Ok, so it’s pretty clear you don’t want to gift a set of Sharpies for a child’s first birthday. But what does a one year old actually play with? Here are some great first birthday gift ideas that are child (and parent!) approved. 

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Products From My Registry I Used the Most

As a first-time mother, creating a baby registry was a daunting task. In the end, though, my registry came together nicely and contained a mix of necessary and less necessary items. Some products (swaddles come to mind) are always going to be trial and error depending on your baby’s preferences. Here are a few items from my registry that were ultimately used, and loved, the most.

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Cars & Trucks: 15 Gifts that Won’t Disappoint

What is it about cars and trucks that little ones find so exciting? It’s true; garbage trucks stop them in their tracks and the site of the UPS truck coming is always sure to delight (okay, that’s true for all of us…!). Here are a 15 truck-themed toddler gifts that will elicit the same excitement as the real thing – we promise!  

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Must-Read Children’s Books with Strong Female Characters

My daughter is obsessed with the book, “Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls." Every night she chooses a different story that tells about an extraordinary woman who helped shape our world. She now wants to learn gymnastics because we read about Simone Biles. So, if strong female characters are what you’re looking for, here are 15 other books bound to inspire your little ones. 

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