Update 5/1/2017: Lightweight Umbrella Stroller Comparison  Weight is only one of many considerations that go into stroller shopping, but most parents agree: at some point, you’re going to want a lightweight. A good umbrella stroller is as sturdy as a full-sized stroller, but takes up way less space, folds more compactly, and is awesome in mass transit. They can’t tackle ... Read More »

“Sleep when the baby sleeps” is a common cliché repeated to new parents, which tends to induce guffaws from folks who are in the thick of it. Newborns need to be fed every two to three hours, which precludes a good night’s sleep for brand-new parents (especially breastfeeding moms), and newborn sleep cycles are unpredictable. And then there are the ... Read More »

Jessica Alba’s The Honest Company, already well-known for their adorable diapers and top-quality organic skin products, is eager to introduce you to their new line of nutritional supplements! We brought in their Sales Account Manager, Jessica Maurer, to tell you more. Despite the fact that we’re consuming more calories than ever, the vast majority of people in the U.S. aren’t ... Read More »

Were you one of the OVER ONE THOUSAND attendees who we met at the Drool Baby Expo last week? And are you or your adorable baby in our wrap-up video? This year, our extraordinary baby expo was bigger and better than ever, and as usual, some cool new products made their debut. Here are a few of the highlights. Bumbleride ... Read More »

Shop the BOB Revolution Flex and Revolution Flex Duallie Most of the time, if you’re trying to tell someone how great a stroller is, you stop short of calling it “the best” – after all, even at our level of expertise, it’s possible that there are one or two models that have escaped our notice. So it’s telling that when ... Read More »

Everyone in the business of babies has distinct opinions about stroller colors. Do blue and pink matter? (Answer: that’s your call.) What colors are best at camouflaging dirt? (Answer: your baby will find a way to muck up everything, so just buy something that’s easy to clean.) You could pick a stroller to match your diaper bag, or your car; ... Read More »

Updated Post! The 2016 4Moms Mamaroo vs Nuna Leaf with Wind Along with morning sickness and doctor’s appointments, one of the common rites of passage you’ll experience during your pregnancy is hearing all about exactly what you need to buy, from other moms. And yes, they know their stuff – but ultimately, here at Magic Beans, we’re thinking about what ... Read More »

Don’t have tickets for the Drool Baby Expo yet? Get one now, then read the rest! Yes, the one-night-only deals are amazing. Yes, the opportunity to shake hands and chat with the folks who make and sell the baby products you love is fantastic. And yes, pouring out multiple gift bags of top-notch swag when you get home is terrific ... Read More »

Stroller historians, take note: while stylish luxury strollers came late to the US, Spanish parents made the connection between prams and glamour quite some time ago. The Jané company started with Manuel Jané Vidal’s rather blocky and wheelchair-like original design in 1932, but 75 years is a long time for a company to tinker with a concept! So by 1960, ... Read More »

Shop all Ergobaby and Beco at Magic Beans If you’ve ever been brave enough to enter a baby megastore, you’ve already figured out that there are thousands upon thousands of doodads, doohickeys, thingamabobs, whatsits, contraptions, and gizmos available for the care and feeding of your child. With all that dizzying variety, how on earth do you narrow it down to ... Read More »