At Home
When we’re not having adventures, these are the things we love cozying up with at home, and the tricks we’ve learned along the way to make this parenthood adventure a little bit easier.
From toys to tips, these are the things we love at home:
I Tried Who Gives a Crap Toilet Paper For a Year – My Honest Thoughts
Once upon a time I came to the end of a roll of toilet paper while at an Airbnb and printed on the cardboard insert was ‘Who Gives a Crap?’ I suppose at that moment that I did, because it piqued my curiosity and I read more about this ethical toilet paper. I didn’t bite…
Is Goodbuy Gear Legit? My Firsthand Experience
Did you stumble across Goodbuy Gear when looking for discounted or secondhand baby items? Me too. I wondered, is it legit? Because the prices look pretty good, and they even have discounted unused items for sale from time to time, too. I tend to like the higher end brands for my baby, but I also…
Is it Worth Getting Your Baby a Piano? Here’s Why We Love Ours!
Once upon a scroll I saw an Instagram story of a baby playing a miniature piano and thought it was so cute, I had to ask where they’d gotten it from. It was near Christmastime, and a family member asked what they could get our baby. I knew exactly the thing – a baby piano….
Why We Chose Comotomo Bottles For Our Baby
When it came to choosing the right bottles for my baby, my top priority was to prioritize non-toxic materials, considering that we would be using them multiple times per day. While some babies never take a bottle, mine relied on bottles for every meal. That’s why I turned to Comotomo bottles from day one, and…
Little Sleepies vs. Kyte Baby – a Mom’s Honest Comparison
Which bamboo clothing is better? Little Sleepies or Kyte Baby? Since my baby pretty much only wears bamboo clothing, particularly from these two companies, I’m here to let you know. Which is worth buying? Are both worth buying? Here’s everything I’ve learned over a year of testing each: Main Features of Little Sleepies (Material and…
The 10 Best Nontoxic Changing Tables for 2023
Before having a baby, I definitely underestimated how much time I would spend at the changing pad with him. Whether it’s a wet diaper or that dreaded blowout, it’s become more than just a touchdown space to change diapers. It’s a place for babies to lay back and reset. It’s a spot to play, giggle,…
Eufy SpaceView Baby Monitor Review: Why I Love It and What I Had to Replace
When we were expecting the birth of our son, deciding on a baby monitor was one of the first things we did. It felt like an easy task to check off and add to our baby registry. It turns out that choosing a monitor isn’t as straightforward as it sounds. The market is flooded with…
Is the Owlet Dream Sock and Cam Worth it in 2023? Maybe Not. Here’s Why
When deciding what to get for our newborn, the Owlet Dream Sock and Cam was high on my list. The selling point was the smart sock could measure our baby’s oxygen levels, heartbeat, and sleep patterns. It seemed like a great way to put my worried mind at ease. I should have known it wouldn’t…
How to Get Your Baby to Wear Sunglasses
Around the time my son was seven months old, we took him for a hike in the snow, and the sun came blazing out. I realized at that moment that we needed to book it back to the car, because although he was shaded by his carrier, the sun was so bright that it was…
10 BEST Bamboo Baby Clothes (We Tried Them All!)
We’ve been on a mission to find the absolute best bamboo baby clothes out there. It all started when a friend recommended Kyte Baby, and loving the way they looked, I bought a few for my newborn. They quickly became our favorite for how soft they were and how great at regulating body temperature. Bamboo…
18 Tried and True Baby Products We ACTUALLY Used (Sometimes Daily)
When you’re crafting your baby registry, it can be tough to know what is actually necessary and what will just end up being clutter. As my baby finishes his first year of life (HOW did that happen already?!) I’m reflecting on the baby products that have made our parenting journey a little easier and have…
Is the Baby Brezza Bottle Sterilizer Worth Buying? My Firsthand Experience
As parents, we prioritize the health and well-being of our little ones, and ensuring the cleanliness of their feeding equipment is of utmost importance. When I started exclusive pumping, making sure everything was cleaned regularly enough became a huge time suck. Although I’d never considered it before, the the Baby Brezza One Step Baby Bottle…