Products We Love
Whether it’s baby carriers, quality toys, strollers, or anything else under the sun, these are the products that we use and love.
You’ll only find reviews here of products that we and our team have personally tested. Whether we loved it, loathed it, or felt somewhere in between, we’ll let you know!
Drawing from a diverse range of parents and products around the world, here’s what we’ve been using lately:
The Best Nontoxic Play Couches
A few months ago, I started to think a play couch might be a good idea. It would save our nice couch, hopefully provide hours of entertainment with endless combinations, and at the very least be extra comfy. I was overwhelmed by the sheer amount of options. I knew I wanted something quality that wouldn’t…
My Honest Milk x Whiskey Diaper Bag Review
A few months ago I was sitting at my computer when an email came in about a new diaper bag in town. It sounded right up my alley – it’s billed as an ‘adventure proof’ diaper bag that can be ready for just about anything from hiking to traveling or just everyday escapades. I was…
The BEST Nuna Mixx Dupes
Nuna is the top of the line when it comes to baby strollers. What they make is sturdy, sleek, and frankly, a status symbol. Beyond that, they prioritize nontoxic ingredients, but it comes at a cost – over $1000 for the Mixx stroller, to be exact. Is it possible to get the same features for…
The 10 BEST Bamboo Toddler Clothes
When we brought my baby home from the hospital, he was wearing a bamboo onesie. Ever since, after trying the adult sized jammies myself, I’ve been obsessed with how soft they are. There’s truly nothing more comfortable except for wearing, well, nothing. My son spent his baby year wearing bamboo clothes, but now that he’s…
Is Bums and Roses Bamboo Baby Clothing Worth it? My Thoughts After a Year
When I was researching the best bamboo baby clothes, I came across quite a few companies and knew that in order to write the best reviews, I had to try them all myself. This led me to Bums and Roses, which has some of the boldest, most fun patterns I’ve seen on any kids’ clothing….
Dagne Dover Diaper Bag Review: Are They Worth Your Money?
When deciding on baby gear as a soon-to-be mom four years ago, I chose an inexpensive backpack-style diaper bag. Although I liked the bag’s look, it quickly became evident that the materials weren’t durable, and the design was lacking. There was no way to open the narrow bag wide enough to visualize its interior, and…
The 10 Best Baby Travel Bassinets
If you’re traveling with your baby in those precious first few months of life, you’ll need a designated safe spot for your little one to sleep. Depending on your accommodations, a hotel crib may be an option, but many parents opt to travel with a portable bassinet. We’ve scoured the market for the very best…
UPPABaby vs. Nuna – I Tried Both Brands To Find Out Which is Better
In the ultimate show-down between premium baby brands that prioritize nontoxic materials, my search led me to two contenders: Uppababy and Nuna. Both are American brands at a similar price point that make some of the best car seats, strollers, and other baby gear on the market. So if your search led you here, I’m…
UPPAbaby Vista V2 vs. Nuna Mixx Next – I Tried Both Strollers So You Don’t Have To!
Back when I was weighing which premium baby brand to buy, everyone was talking about either UPPAbaby or Nuna. Both are American brands that are on the higher end of the baby gear market. Both make a quality product and both prioritize nontoxic materials in their construction. So which brand makes the better full-sized stroller?…
Is the Nuna PIPA RX Worth It? A Mom’s Thoughts
Is a car seat as pricey as the Nuna PIPA RX worth buying? As a mother who relied on the Nuna PIPA RX car seat for a full year, I can confidently say that it was a game-changer in terms of convenience and peace of mind. From its top-notch crash test ratings to its thoughtful…
Graco SlimFit3 LX vs Extend2Fit Car Seats: Complete Comparison
Graco is a well-loved brand for baby gear and child safety seats, especially for its top-ranked Extend2Fit 3-in-1 convertible car seat and newer SlimFit3 LX 3-in-1 convertible car seat. The Extend2Fit is a popular choice for parents because it’s safe, comfortable, and easy to use, but it’s too wide to fit three across in the…
The 40 Best Gifts for Two-Year-Old Boys
Tailoring your birthday and holiday gifts to the evolving developmental stage — and short attention span! — of a two-year-old isn’t easy. We’ve learned from experience with our two young children which gifts are winners for young toddlers, and which ones aren’t worth the investment. Read on for our toddler-approved list of the 40 best…