Update 6/7/2017: Shop the new Nuna Mixx2 Stroller! We’ve been raving about the Nuna Mixx Stroller for a while here at Spilling the Beans, and we’re not alone: CoolMomPicks.com describes it as a “swanky, sturdy recliner on wheels,” and blogger Teryn Skye calls it “one of my favorite strollers I’ve ever used.” Reviewers love the flexible seating options, the simple one-handed ... Read More »

This August we posted a blog asking the question, “Could the Cybex Priam be the next Bugaboo Cameleon?” Well, now that this stroller has been on our floors at select Magic Beans locations, I believe we’re ready to answer that for you. These two European beauties are the top of the line when it comes to luxury, durability, and stability, but which ... Read More »

A lot of “travelling with baby” articles talk about how to get through the airport with your toddler. But there’s not quite as much information out there about how to travel with a newborn – especially if you have to do it alone. A lot of people are going to just say “don’t,” but we know that life happens. A ... Read More »

We can never thank our customers enough for supporting local businesses like Magic Beans! Our five Boston-area stores and our booming website have you nicely covered for all things baby: strollers, car seats, nursery furniture, apparel, nursing gear, feeding gear, and the whole kit and caboodle.  Our honors include Best of Boston, the Boston Parents’ Paper Family Favorites, and the Boston ... Read More »

When shopping for a convertible car seat you have a ton of great options. Britax and Clek are two of our very favorite brands, and their convertible seats are fantastic and really have a lot to offer. With the Britax Clicktight convertible car seats, we carry three options, all very nice and very safe. We have their base model, the ... Read More »

When you, the parent in search of a baby stroller, come across the phrase “Travel System,” what you have encountered is a single company and/or brand advertising that their infant car seat can neatly plug into their stroller. It’s a great feature: this means that you can transfer your baby from the car to the stroller and back without undoing ... Read More »

A baby bouncer is a key piece of baby equipment in the earliest days of infancy: it’s a safe spot to lay your baby down when you need your hands free for a meal or a shower, and they come with lots of entertaining little details that will amuse your little one. Plus, a few months in, babies will learn ... Read More »

So let me start out by saying that these two chairs are probably my two favorite high chairs that we carry here at Magic Beans. But just because they’re both great doesn’t mean they’ll both be just right for you. So let’s compare and contrast! First of all, OXO is amazing at pretty much anything they touch. The company produces ... Read More »

The Bumbleride Indie, while not officially a jogging stroller, has long been a favorite of casual joggers, with a lockable wheel and big air-filled tires, along with a ton of other perks (all-terrain wheels, rear suspension, tons of storage, eco-friendly fabrics, a HUGE canopy, a near-flat recline, and more). This year, Bumbleride is adding another option for more dedicated joggers: ... Read More »

Worn correctly, a ring sling is a great option for a newborn, and also works well for toddlers who want quick lifts and then want to walk on their own a lot.  It’s a variation on the traditional “rebozo” carrier, slung over one shoulder, and enabling positioning mostly in the front or on your hip. A ring sling isn’t a ... Read More »