Update 6/8/2017: Differences Between 2017 Bugaboo Strollers If you have never heard of Bugaboo (other than that Destiny’s Child song), it’s time you learned about one of the most important brands in the stroller world! I get the question all the time, “Are Bugaboos really worth all that money?” and I say every time, YES! I remember when Eli told ... Read More »

Shop new Diono Convertible Car Seat models So you’re looking for a convertible car seat and you’ve heard of this popular brand called Diono. You’ve gone to their website (us.diono.com), marveled at their user-friendly and clear-cut website, and admired the stamps for the multitude of awards the brand has acquired over the years. But… how do you choose which Diono ... Read More »

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 »