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:
Thule Coaster XT Bike Trailer: An Honest Review from Active Parents
Before we became parents, my husband and I always loved riding our bikes together. Whether we were just out enjoying beautiful weather, riding to grab some ice cream at the beach, or tackling a quick workout, cycling has always been one of our favorite activities. After welcoming our son into our lives, we looked for…
A Cozy Air Mattress for Toddlers: Intex Kids Travel Bed Review
Once your child grows out of the pack-and-play, figuring out where they’ll sleep when you travel becomes a whole new obstacle. When our toddler son reached this hurdle, we researched multiple children’s air mattresses and settled on the Intex Kids Travel Bed. For well over a year now, it has served as a safe, durable,…
UPPAbaby VISTA vs. UPPAbaby MINU: Stroller Comparison from a Mom with Both
Two of UPPAbaby’s most popular strollers are the full-size VISTA and the travel-size MINU. After recovering from the sticker shock of the VISTA’s $1,000 price tag, you might be wondering if the MINU could be a suitable, more budget-friendly alternative for your family. As a mom of two who owns both and uses them daily,…
My Carry Potty: Travel Potty Review from a Mom with Experience
If you’ve gone through the beautiful, unique, and life-changing journey that is potty training, you know that not all potties are the same. Some are sized better for little bottoms, some are easier to use, and some are cute and fun (yes, I just called a potty cute and fun). After starting to train our…
Chicco LullaGo Nest Portable Bassinet: Honest Review for Home and Travel
In my experience, shopping for baby gear is mostly deciding what’s worth splurging for and what you can buy at a reasonable price. The Chicco LullaGo Nest Portable Bassinet is one of those items that’s enduring and easy to use, without a staggering price tag. It’s a great compromise between a full-size bassinet for the…
Beco Gemini Baby Carrier: Honest Review from a Mom of Two
If you’re a new parent, “babywearing” is now a staple in your everyday vocabulary. You’ve probably been reading about dozens of baby carriers, trying to figure out the difference among them. My family went through the same process when we were expecting my son three years ago, and I’m happy we settled on the Beco…
Is the BabyBjörn Bouncer Seat Worth It? A Mom’s Honest Review
Out of all the baby gear we own, the BabyBjörn bouncer seat is the one item I tell every expecting parent to add to their registry. It folds up for transport in a cinch, and it’s been a happy spot for our two babies to lounge in. In this comprehensive BabyBjörn bouncer review, I’ll discuss…
Is the SNOO Worth it? NOT Sponsored Review from a Mom
Just before I got pregnant, I remember hearing about two must-have baby items that were all the rage with new moms – the SNOO and Willow wearable breast pumps. I even wrote them down in my phone notes, unaware that a month later I would be pregnant. When I finally looked up the cost of…
Hatch Rest Sound Machine – My Full Review (and Why I Bought Two)
Before having kids, white noise was the last thing you’d hear bumping from our speakers at night. Now that I’m a mom with both an infant and a toddler, we use sound machines every day to drown out background noise, soothe our little ones, and help them sleep. With remote control capabilities and a wide…
How I Essentially Get Baby Items for Free by Buying and Selling Used
It’s shocking how quickly babies outgrow things. Just about everything from the swing that he loved last week to the newborn clothes that fit him for all of a few days have had a much shorter use life than I expected. It just makes sense to buy, sell, trade when it comes to baby gear….
My Honest UPPAbaby VISTA Stroller Review
If you’re shopping for your family’s primary stroller and planning on having more than one kid, I’m sure the UPPAbaby VISTA is on your list. The VISTA has been our primary stroller for the past three years, from our first days with our son to the birth of our daughter two years later. If you’re…
Is the Kolcraft Cloud Plus Lightweight Double Stroller Worth It? An Honest Review
Is the Kolcraft Cloud Plus Lightweight Double Stroller worth the $209.99 price tag? This is a seriously light, compact double stroller that costs less than many single strollers. While it doesn’t have much storage, which is my least favorite thing about it, this is an easy double stroller to grab and go for travel and…