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:
Barumba Play Couch – An Honest Review From a Mom
If you’re in the market for a play couch, you might be coming across a truly overwhelming amount of choices. Which one is actually the best? Made from non-toxic materials, featuring an almost endless array of potential configurations, and a truly comfortable couch, I’ve got to say, I’m a fan of the Barumba Play Couch….
Should You Use a CARES Harness on Flights?
Once upon a time in the early days of traveling with my baby, I came across a device called the CARES harness. It’s an Federal Aviation Association-approved device that allows you to travel without a car seat on an airplane by making the typical airplane seatbelt more appropriate for older babies and toddlers. I’ve used…
The Best Travel Baby Bathtub: Our Top 12 Favorites
Infant bathtubs are classically one of the bulkiest and most difficult baby items to travel with. Although you can always fill your large basin-style tub with baby clothes, toys, and other essential travel gear to throw in the trunk of the car, it can help to find more compact bath time solution for travel, especially…
The 10 Best FAA-Approved Car Seats for Air Travel
Although bringing a car seat on an airplane might seem cumbersome, using a car seat on board is the safest way for little ones to fly. Fortunately, many of the best convertible car seats and infant car seats are approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for use in flight. Whether you’re looking to buy…
20 BEST Baby Carriers for Travel in 2024
Baby carriers are compact, cuddly, and practical. They’re a new parent’s greatest fashion statement and a great way to keep babies close on away-from-home adventures without the bulk of a stroller. If you’re shopping for a new baby carrier for travel, we’ve done all the research for you and rounded up the 20 best picks…
The 15 Best Toddler Travel Beds in 2024
Figuring out where our children will sleep is one of the trickiest parts of planning family trips. Whether we’re booking a hotel, staying at a relative’s house, or camping, we’re always looking to create a solid night of sleep for our kids on adventures away from home. We’ve traveled with inflatable beds, bed rails, toddler…
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30 Baby Beach Essentials: The Ultimate Mom-Approved Packing List
Once you’ve packed your beach bag, trekked to that perfect spot in the sand with your baby, and unloaded all your gear, there’s nothing worse than realizing you forgot to bring that one must-have item for your infant’s day. From a mom of two who loves to visit the shore with our young family, here’s…
Is the Cosco Scenera NEXT a Good Travel Car Seat? My Honest Thoughts
It’s lightweight, affordable, and easy to tote on trips. The Cosco Scenera Next is one of the most popular travel car seats out there, but is it safe and worth using? Now that my son has aged out of his infant car seat, this is the one we travel with after reading numerous reviews stating…
Baby Bath Essentials: The Ultimate Checklist
Between collecting all the necessary supplies and making sure your child is warm and safe, preparing yourself for baby bathtime can be a daunting experience. Although baths generally get easier as little ones get older, it’s always best to make sure you have everything you need nearby before filling up the tub. From personal experience…
The 50 Best Toddler Travel Toys — All Mom-Tested and Approved!
When we set out for family adventures with our two toddlers, toys are always a priority on our packing list. Although we’ve been known to travel with large toys like our daughter’s Fisher-Price Piano and our son’s Strider Balance Bike, it’s important to find options that are compact, lightweight, and engaging for little ones away…
The Best Strollers for One Year Olds (We Tried All of These!)
If you’re looking for the best stroller for your one year old, you’ve come to the right place. We’re a little obsessed with finding the perfect stroller and of course, it can change with your child’s age. Between the mamas who write for this blog, we’ve tested dozens, and while some are great for babies…
Is the Nuna Mixx Worth Buying? I Tried it to Find Out!
As my son nears 16 months old, we’ve been using the Nuna Mixx for over a year in many different iterations. When he was a newborn, we used it with the bassinet and car seat and now that he’s older, it’s our go-to when we’ll be out for a good chunk of the day and…