Archive for the ‘Baby’ Category
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May
To epidural or not to epidural
Categories: Pregnancy
That is the question many pregnant women consider as they get close to their due date. For some women, it isn’t a question at all. They want it, and the sooner the better. For other women, an unmedicated childbirth experience is a really compelling goal. When I was pregnant with my first child, I thought… read more!
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14
May
Drool Sponsor Spotlight: Bugaboo Says Boo
Categories: Baby, Strollers
As a baby brand with our very own magazine, we were totally excited to see Bugaboo’s take on the idea: BOO Magazine, a celebration of 18 years of Bugaboo. BOO Magazine carries the company’s stunning design sense into print, and answers every question you could possibly have about the world of Bugaboo – and plenty… read more!
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12
May
Drool Sponsor Spotlight: Why Viacord?
Categories: Baby, Pregnancy
When Viacord employee Lisa had her first child, getting her baby’s umbilical cord blood stored was an obvious choice: “When I speak with my friends about cord blood banking, I liken it to a safety helmet. None of us wore helmets when we were kids and most of us turned out just fine. Of course… read more!
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11
May
Drool Sponsor Spotlight: Have A Happy Little Stroll with BOB
Categories: Baby, Strollers
There are many Bobs in the world who make us happy: Bob Dylan, Bob Marley, Bob Hope, Bob Barker, Bob the Builder, Sideshow Bob. And who could forget Bob Ross, the landscape painter known for his happy little trees? But our very favorite Bob is the BOB Revolution SE stroller, made by BOB Strollers. BOB… read more!
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10
May
Drool Sponsor Spotlight: Don’t “B” Left Behind
Categories: Baby
What does “B” stand for? In traditional alphabet books, “B” is usually represented by a Bird, or a Butterfly, or a Bee. In a tongue-in-cheek “alphabet book for the middle-aged,” B is for Botox. In Edward Gorey’s famous Gashlycrumb Tinies, “B is for Basil, assaulted by bears.” And in our abecedary* of baby gear, “B”… read more!
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8
May
Drool Sponsor Spotlight: Mixing It Up With Ergo and Orbit
Categories: Baby, Baby Carriers, Car Seats, Strollers
In the era of mashups, it’s no surprise that some of our favorite baby brands are combining forces to produce gear that’s twice as useful, twice as stylish, twice as nice! ERGObaby and Orbit Baby have joined forces in a partnership that we’re hoping will result in even cooler products. You’re probably already familiar with… read more!
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18
Apr
Skip*Hop Zoo Luggage is fun on wheels
Categories: Toddler Gear
When I first saw the prototype for the Skip*Hop Zoo Luggage at Toy Fair, I’m pretty sure I actually squealed. It’s really hard to find nice, kid-scale luggage, and traveling tots love having their own suitcase to tow around. You can always count on the folks at Skip*Hop to spot a parent problem and figure… read more!
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23
Mar
Sage Spoonfuls debuts at Magic Beans
Categories: Baby, Feeding
When I first heard about Sage Spoonfuls (from the lovely Jamie Grayson), I was intrigued. And a little skeptical, too. There are a lot of interesting products out there for making homemade baby food. What made this one so special? But then I met Liza and saw the products in person, and I was very… read more!
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22
Mar
Stroller Cleaning Tips
Categories: Strollers
Spring is a symbolic time for rebirth. The sun shines, the flowers bloom, the snow melts (well, not this year), and it feels like a fresh start. Maybe that explains why spring cleaning is such a popular ritual. Gleaming surfaces and uncluttered corners contribute to that “clean slate” feeling. Your stroller is a great candidate… read more!
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2
Mar
Pack it all in
Categories: Tips & Tricks
Traveling with children is always an adventure, but one of the biggest challenges is just getting everything packed and ready to go. There are so many things you need to bring along to make sure everyone is comfortable while away from home. Over the years, I’ve realized that it doesn’t matter if you’re going away… read more!
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