The Wise Baby

Over the weekend, my husband and I took our boys to Switzerland for a holiday. We spent the weekend hiking the Alps with our boys on our backs. My husband had our older son in our Kelty Kid’s Transit, and I carried our almost one year old in a Beco Gemini. We logged a lot of miles on the trails, and after a lot of testing, I’d love to share my review of the Gemini with you.

All things…

How to Choose a Baby Carrier

One question I get asked all the time from new moms-to-be is which carrier to get. A soft wrap? A ring sling? A structured carrier? I completely understand the confusion… there are a lot of choices out there and it’s hard to know which is going to fit your lifestyle and preferences (both yours and your baby’s) best. Going into this post, I feel it’s necessary to add a disclaimer: every baby is…

Schwinn Balance Bike Review

Here in Europe, balance bikes are a huge thing in the toddler world (and lucky for us Americans, they have been gaining quite a bit of speed in the US over the last few years). Essentially, the balance bike is a bike without pedals that children as young as 18 months are riding. The benefit of the balance bike vs. a more traditional version of the bike, say a tricycle or a bike with training…

Our Favorite Toddler Backpacks

I thought summer flew by when I was a kid, but as a parent facing the first year of preschool… it all but soared by at mach 1. Somehow I’ve found myself already at the point of orientation, school clothes shopping, and backpack hunting. As much as the thought of my baby being old enough to go to school makes me want to tear up, the backpacks out there are keeping my eyes dry. Distraction, people!…

Our Favorite Baby Blankets

Like a beautiful gift under the Christmas tree, a baby all wrapped up in a soft, gorgeous blanket is enough to make anyone smile. A luxurious baby blanket may not be a necessity when it comes to baby products, but it can be a super sweet present (bonus points if you actually make one!) that reminds the new mom of how much you care of her little one every time she pulls it out. We’ve rounded up…

Readers Favorite: Nursing Bras

Last week we rounded up some of the cutest nursing friendly dressesof the summer, but if you’re in the market for a new nursing bra, today is your day. You’ll live in your nursing bras for months upon months (when all is said and done, you might even hit a full decade in nursing bras!) so you obviously want them to be comfortable, practical, and flattering. We turned to you and you’ve given us…

9 Favorite Nursing Friendly Dresses

It’s summer, it’s hot, and I’m a nursing mother who is tired of the old tank and shorts combo. Typically, I love wearing dresses in the summer because they are so easy to throw on and look completely put together, yet they are so breezy and comfortable. The problem is nursing. You either have to find a nursing-friendly dress or you end up stripping completely down every time your little one wants…

4 Signs it’s Time to Switch to a Booster Carseat

Last week we discussed the signs you may need to swap your baby from an infant carseat to a convertible carseat, but what about after that? When your child outgrows the convertible carseat, it’s not time to forgo the carseats all together. Instead, they should transition into a booster carseat. The booster will allow your car’s seatbelt to fit your child’s smaller body properly. So when is it…

4 Ways to Know If It’s Time to Switch to a Convertible Carseat

As much as it pains me to admit it, my baby is getting big. Oscar was born last September and we’re getting way too close to his first birthday for my comfort, but that we are. I was riding next to him in the backseat the other day and started to think about when we need to move him out of his infant carseat. With my older son Harry, we moved him into the convertible carseat right around his…

UPPAbaby VISTA Piggyback Review

I was never one to bring a stroller on vacation until we brought our UPPAbaby VISTA on vacation with us to London. It was a game changer and I honestly dread the day when my boys don’t need the stroller on trips because it helps me corral all my luggage so well. So when I traveled from Germany to the US on my own with my two boys, there was no way I was leaving my stroller behind.

I decided to…

a Sip & See soiree

A Sip and See is a little party or open house thrown, typically by the parents, after the birth of a baby.  One of my favorite Southern traditions; is a great option for a baby shower, or just a wonderful way to celebrate especially when it’s baby number 2, or 3, or 4.   It’s also an excellent way to control the flow of visitors wanting to “see” your newest bundle of joy.  As your baby is the…

Schwinn Turismo Double Jogger Stroller Review

If you’re a runner like me, one of the first things you look into when you find out you’re pregnant is a jogging stroller. And when you’re pregnant with your second baby one of the few things you do register for is a double jogger. Choosing a double jogging stroller, however, is easier said than done–there are so many! I left our Double BOBat home while I’ve been vacationing in the States and…

We’re less than a month from the Fourth of July, which just so happens to be my favorite holiday. In that light, I’ve pulled together some of the cutest patriotic outfits for your little one’s first Independence Day. I’ve already picked out my boys’ outfits and let’s say I’m a little jealous of any of you with little girls because this year the patriotic gear is on point!

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Our Favorite: Backpack Diaper Bags

A friend of mine is pregnant with her second baby and while wrangling her toddler, her belly, and her diaper bag the other day, realized a backpack diaper bag was going to be a necessity when her little girl arrives this fall. She turned to me and I turned to the group of parents I trust most – you. These are your favorite backpack diaper bags, with a few of ours sprinkled in. Every bag on this…

10 Baby Products You Don’t Need

Ask any veteran “new mom” and she’ll have a list of things she thought were going to be so important to have–she may have even spent late nights tracking said items down on Amazon–that you really don’t need when you’re bringing a baby home. Registry checklists are full of products you simply “must have” but every time I see a pacifier holder bag on a rundown of the things you can’t forget before…

Our Favorite: Toddler & Baby Swimsuits

I love this time of the year. When your kids smell like sunscreen and your face is full of freckles. When the days are extra long and exhausting, but in the best way possible. When you live in bathing suits and bare feet. I look forward to this post every year, and without further ado, here is your 2016 bathing suit roundup!

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4 Essentials for a Second Baby

We’ve chatted second baby registry guide already, but today I’m here to cover the four essentials you absolutely need when you’re expecting baby #2. Sure, everything on the registry guide will make your life easier, but I’m talking about the down and dirty four things you absolutely cannot live without if you value your sanity and your baby’s happiness. Ready?

1. A swing, bouncer, baby chair,…