Life can go in wonderful and unexpected directions if you let your creativity lead the way. Owen Maclaren, former test pilot and a gifted aeronautical designer, made a fateful decision when his daughter visited him from the US in the early 1960s: the oversized and clunky prams of the era just weren’t good enough for his grandchild, so he decided ... Read More »

When I think of Memorial Day, I think of grills, sunny days, and burgers. I also remember all the fun I had  running around with my friends in the grass as a child. Whether or not you’re a parent, kids always seem to be a big part of Memorial Day fun. So we thought we’d round up some of the ... Read More »

Faneuil Hall Street Performers Festival Extravaganza Enjoy the cheerful performances of jugglers, magicians, mimes, & musicians all around the marketplace. Over 50 entertainers present 3 days of entertainment. Quincy Market Colonnade, Boston. Saturday, May 28, 2011 - Monday, May 30, 2011 Carousel Rides on the Greenway The Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy invites you and your family to come take a spin ... Read More »

When our own Eli Gurock visited the Britax factory, every employee he met had the same thing to say about working for Britax: “Our job is protecting children. We keep children safe. That’s what we do.” It’s the Britax mantra: they keep children safe. And they take pride in doing it well. We asked some of our Facebook fans why ... Read More »

We’re less than a week away from the Drool Baby Expo, and excitement is at a fever pitch here at the Magic Beans headquarters. We’ve been working with our sponsors for over a  month to make sure this event is unforgettable. Here are 10 things you should know about Drool (and why you shouldn’t miss it): We have 64 exhibitors ... Read More »

When I walked by the Orbit booth at the recent ABC Spring Conference in Ft. Worth, I didn’t even recognize it. Why? The colors threw me, I’ll admit. Orbit Baby has always had a very conservative palette — until now. The new Color Packs will be an optional accessory for the Orbit Stroller G2. They’ll come in nine fruity colors, ... Read More »

My two-and-a-half year old decided he was ready to be potty trained a few weeks ago. First he was curious to try the toilet, and would go on occasion. Then he started waking up in the mornings with a dry diaper. One morning, I convinced him to wear underpants to school, and that was basically that. He was “ready.” I’d ... Read More »

Thursday, May 19, 2011 Hidden Gardens of Beacon Hill Tour This annual tour offers visitors a rare opportunity to see hidden landscapes and secret pathways behind the brick facades and shutters of historic townhouses. Beacon Hill, Boston. Saturday, May 21, 2011 Wayne Potash & The Music Fun Band at Club Passim A special musical event for children and their families. ... Read More »

OK, fine. It won’t change everything. But it’s going to have a huge impact on the infant car seat market. And it’s going to make the lives of countless parents much, much easier. So that counts for something, if not everything. We’ve been keeping a close eye on the Cybex Aton since we first saw it more than two years ... Read More »

Tuesday, May 10, 2011 - Sunday, May 15, 2011 Compagnia TPO, Farfalle The wondrous, other-worldly ‘sensory gardens’ of Farfalle, take audiences on a magnificent journey through a literal and symbolic story of a butterfly´s life cycle. This is beauty that kids can touch, beauty they can live in. Black Box Theatre, The Paramount Center, Boston. Saturday, May 14, 2011 Boston Kite & ... Read More »