Sleep expert Amy Lage calls it “Jack-in-the-Box Syndrome”: the phenomenon wherein your little angel, who has had his bath, heard his favorite story, and tucked in beside his favorite nightlight, emerges again and again and again. He needs another glass of water, he needs to go potty again, there is definitely a monster under the bed, and oooh, what are ... Read More »

  We’ve explored the world of used baby gear before in this blog, and yes, you CAN buy a used stroller (although we’d prefer if you didn’t)! On average, you save 37% by buying a used stroller, so strategic, careful searching can really save you some money. The other side of the equation is important as well, since a high-quality ... Read More »

Included in the set: the Kozii, 20 Twist Pouches, 8 direct pump adapters, 1 storage bag organizer, 2 Squeeze Bottles, and 2 Slow Flow Nipples   First, a little bit about the company! Kiinde has been around for a couple years now (their first Drool Baby Expo experience was my first Drool experience, back in 2013). The founders are MIT-trained engineers who describe themselves as ... Read More »

It seems unlikely, judging from the picture of new dad Ryan Reynolds carrying his daughter James in a soft-structured carrier, that she stayed in this position very long:   It just doesn’t look very comfortable, does it? Luckily, if a baby is uncomfortable, they’ll make sure you know about it, so we’re guessing this incorrect carry lasted just long enough ... Read More »

If there’s anything we know about toddlers and preschoolers, it’s that they’re quite opinionated about what they wish to be doing and how. So when this mom asked the community at BabyCenter at what age you should transition your kid out of using a stroller, many moms answered with some variation on, “My kid won’t sit in one – he’s ... Read More »

DROOL BABY EXPO CONNECTICUT/WESTCHESTER THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 3-9 PM HYATT REGENCY HOTEL, GREENWICH CT GET TICKETS TODAY There are a lot of things that are fun about discovering that you’ve got a new family member on the way: speculating about whether it’s a boy or a girl, coming up with names, designing your nursery, and hearing your mom explode with ... Read More »

Have you tried Chewbeads yet? These adorable, hip, bold-and-bright necklaces and bracelets double as accessories for Mom and teethers to entertain your baby, and they’re made with safe, soft silicone that’s easy to clean. Obviously we love ‘em. But it gets even better! Our eagle-eyed baby gear experts are always on the prowl for cool ideas, and Alayna at our Boston store reported to ... Read More »

It seems intuitively weird that we have to actually push kids to spend more time outdoors, but it’s true:  according to The Nature Conservancy, in a typical week, “only 6 percent of children ages 9-13 play outside on their own, and kids 8 to 18 spend an overwhelming 53 hours a week using entertainment media.” Why is it important for ... Read More »

Every year since our fifth anniversary in 2009, we’ve been celebrating another year of Magic Beans with an entire month of giveaways.  And we’re not talking about little prizes, either:  this is some primo gear! Strollers, toys, cribs, nursing chairs, car seats, skin care items, bike helmets, scooters – everything you’ve been craving for your kiddos will be on the ... Read More »

Teachers call it the “summer slide”: three months without reinforcement can cause kids to forget key reading skills they picked up over the course of the school year. That’s why summer reading is so important, and you want to do everything you can to encourage kids to pick up a book every chance they get! The key is to ensure ... Read More »