This post is a hard one to write. It’s almost exactly 16 years since Sheri and I first imagined Magic Beans as a warm, nurturing and supportive place for Brookline families. Over the years, we’ve grown and thrived. We’ve opened new stores and closed some, too. We’ve guided thousands of new parents as they navigate those stressful first purchases for ... Read More »

New year, new lineup of favorite strollers! Over here at the Magic Beans offices, we’ve been searching far and wide for the best strollers of 2020. After a lot (like seriously, a LOT) of test drives and research, we’ve finally narrowed down our list of favorites. Here’s the best of the best, nine stand-out strollers that your family will love. ... Read More »

Searching for an excuse to make a pit stop at Boston’s favorite toy store this holiday season? You’re in luck! With Hanukkah and Christmas right around the corner, there’s never been a better time to stop by Magic Beans and experience all of the holly jolly fun that’s in store. Whether you’re finishing up your holiday shopping or just getting ... Read More »

Kiss double trouble goodbye with the UPPAbaby Vista 2019 and the Bugaboo Donkey2! These single-to-double strollers offer the versatility and adaptability that you need in a stroller, all while maintaining a flawless stroll and stylish aesthetic. While these two strollers are undeniably different, the UPPAbaby Vista 2019 and the Bugaboo Donkey2 are both exceptionally high-quality and totally ready to take ... Read More »

Thank you one and all for making last night’s Virtual Warehouse Sale a huge success! Everyone at Magic Beans HQ had such a fun time during the sale, and we’re overjoyed that so many people were able to score amazing gear for their families at unbelievably low prices. To all of those who bought gear: we will ship your purchases ... Read More »

With the Nuna DEMI Grow 2019, all of your single-to-double stroller needs are solved! Though there were no major changes made between the 2018 and 2019 iterations of the Nuna DEMI Grow, this exceptional stroller is still perfect for both single- and double-seater strolling, and is compatible with the Nuna PIPA car seats that you already love. And the best ... Read More »

It’s the sale of the season! On November 18th, from 6 PM to 10 PM, join Magic Beans on Facebook Live for our Virtual Warehouse Sale. Whether this is your first Virtual Warehouse Sale or you’re an old pro when it comes to bidding on our Facebook Lives, read on to gear up for serious savings! ALL ABOUT THE VIRTUAL ... Read More »

Part infant car seat, part booster seat, total convenience! The best convertible car seats of 2019 are all at Magic Beans, and we’ve got the information you need to find the best convertible car seat for your growing family. Shop some of our favorites, including… NUNA RAVA Able to safely seat babies as small as 5 pounds and up to 65 ... Read More »

As we near the end of 2019 (and say goodbye to the 2010s, can you believe it?!), all of us here at Magic Beans are excited to look back on some of our favorite pieces of gear from the past year. Let’s take a look at the best full-size strollers of 2019! NUNA MIXX A wildly popular stroller even before ... Read More »

Luxurious, dependable, versatile…there are so many good things to say about the Cybex Priam3 2019 and the UPPAbaby Vista 2019 strollers. With all of that praise, though, comes a little bit of confusion: you might be asking yourself, “If they’re both so great, then how can I decide which of these amazing strollers is best for my family?” Well, good ... Read More »