The BEST Airplane Snacks for Toddlers: 20 Tried and True Favorites
Traveling with a toddler requires a well-stocked arsenal of snacks to keep them both entertained and satisfied. After over 100 flights with my almost two-year-old, I’ve learned which snacks work best to keep my toddler happy and my sanity intact. Here’s a list of 20 of our favorite no-mess and no refrigeration airplane snacks, complete…
How to Fly with Milk for Toddlers
Early on in our feeding journey, it became clear we weren’t going to be able to go the breastfeeding route, which was disappointing since it seemed like the easiest way to fly with a baby or toddler. So for those who give their toddlers milk not from the breast, whether it’s breast milk from a…
Is the Elvie Pump Worth it? My Honest Thoughts
Is the Elvie pump worth it? I tested multiple wearable pumps and ended up exclusively pumping. These are my thoughts. Editor's Rating: 5 Breastfeeding can be a beautiful journey, but for some of us, it doesn’t quite go as planned. I always envisioned nursing my baby with ease, but after numerous struggles and about six…
Is a Kitchen Helper Worth it? The 7 Best Options
When I was still pregnant, I listened to parenting books like Bringing Up Bebe and Hunt, Gather, Parent that encouraged allowing toddlers to be part of cooking and meal prep. It made sense – the earlier they get exposed to something, especially when they want to mimic everything we do, the more likely they are…
Is the Stokke Tripp Trapp Worth It? I Tried It to Find Out!
Picture this: a high chair that grows with your child from birth, seamlessly blending into your home decor, and making baby-led weaning a breeze. Intrigued? I was too. But then I looked at the price of the Stokke Tripp Trapp and went for the Clikk instead on my registry, only to regret it and ultimately…
Ergobaby Evolve High Chair Review from a Mom
Ergobaby Evolve high chair review from a mom who uses it every day! Product Brand: Ergobaby Editor's Rating: 5 Once upon a time, I was building a baby registry and I knew that we would need a high chair. But which one should I choose? Drawn in by the positive reviews, I made the wrong…
How to do Baby-led Weaning While Traveling
When I was pregnant, Moon and Rue, the Tiktok sensation, was sharing her baby-led weaning journey and it convinced me to give it a try. Watching her baby explore food and self feed whole strawberries and even chicken legs as a six month old showed me that it’s possible – but what if you’re traveling?…
How to Travel with Baby Food
My 15 month old has been to 10 countries, has been on a cruise, and has been on several road trips. He’s a well traveled baby, so it’s safe to say that traveling with baby food is something I do often. Whether it’s flying or driving, this is everything to know about traveling with baby…
The Chicco QuickSeat Hook-on Chair: Complete Review and Comparison to the Inglesina Fast Chair
Chicco’s QuickSeat Hook-on Chair is one of those baby products that doesn’t get the attention it deserves. At a reasonable cost, this chair is sturdy, portable, and incredibly easy to use. In this honest and complete review of the Chicco QuickSeat Hook-on Chair, we’ll discuss all the pros, cons, and detailed features about this clip-on…
The 12 Best Portable High Chairs
When traveling with youngsters, the packing list gets pretty overwhelming pretty quickly. Parents need to think about travel beds, strollers, and baby carriers, in addition to bringing the essentials along, like diapers, wipes, pacifiers, and clothing. As you’re tackling your massive list, don’t forget to add on a portable high chair. These are perfect for…
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…
How to Travel While Exclusively Pumping
When I started to have issues breast-feeding my baby, I worried that my mobility was going to be gone. I loved traveling and had wanted to do so as a family, especially in the early days when babies can be easier to travel with. But if I had to exclusively pump while traveling, would it…
Is the Baby Brezza Bottle Sterilizer Worth Buying? My Firsthand Experience
Editor's Rating: 4 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…
Why I Love the Beaba Babycook
Is the Beaba Babycook worth buying? With the promise of making your own baby food quickly and easily, and with a stylish piece of equipment, does it live up to the hype? I bought the Beaba Babycook duo for my son when he was about five months old. Now that he’s nearing 10 months, I’ve…
Stokke Clikk High Chair Review – Why I Hate it and What I Replaced it With
When it comes to high chairs, don’t we all want a chair that is safe, easy to clean, and convenient to use? The Stokke Clikk High Chair claims to offer all of these features, but after using it myself, I found that it fell short in several key areas. All of the positive reviews had…
How to Travel with Baby Formula on a Plane
By the time my son turns two, we will have taken him on over 100 flights from shorter jaunts to nearby states to international flights that lasted for 16+ hours. Over that time we’ve gone from combo feeding him to transitioning to 100% formula. Thankfully it’s pretty simple to bring your baby’s food along once…
What to Look for in a Glider or Rocking Chair for Your Baby Nursery
As you get closer to the birth of a new baby, those nesting tendencies get real. From wall hangings and mobiles to cribs and changing tables, decorating your nursery can be one of the most exciting parts of welcoming a child into your home. Choosing a cozy glider or rocking chair is also part of…
How to Pump and Store Breastmilk when Traveling without Baby (Firsthand Experience)
As a traveling mom who often works on the road, every now and then I fly without my son, but naturally still need to pump breast milk while we’re apart. I had an opportunity come up about 2.5 months after my son was born to speak at a conference, and though I was worried about…
Convenient, Supportive, and Simple: Inglesina Fast Table Chair Review
Editor's Rating: 5 As your little one gets older, they’re starting to sit on their own and pick up finger food to nosh on and enjoy. In addition to capturing those adorable pictures of avocado and banana mashes all over their face, it’s time to choose a chair for them to join family meals at…
Is the Willow Go Pump Worth it? An Honest Review
Is the Willow Go pump worth the money? An honest review from a mom who has been exclusively using it for 4 months. Editor's Rating: 5 As a new mom who had every intention of breast-feeding her baby as much as possible, reality came crashing down when after five lactation consultants, physical therapy, and tongue…