Update 4/24/2017: The UPPAbaby Vista vs. UPPAbaby Cruz UPPAbaby will be at our upcoming Drool Baby Expo, New England’s ultimate baby shopping event, on May 15! Don’t miss it – learn more and buy tickets at www.droolbabyexpo.com. If you’re in the market for the perfect day-to-day stroller, you’ve probably heard of UPPAbaby. UPPAbaby is an American brand out of Hingham, ... Read More »
Category Archives: Baby
New Britax Frontier Clicktight Colors this April! Plus: see Britax at Drool!
Britax will be at the Drool Baby Expo on May 15! Learn more here and get your tickets today! We love Britax Clicktight car seats – and apparently, so do you, since they’ve been selling like hotcakes! The reviewers at CarSeatBlog.com are also big fans, and they really love the Britax Frontier Clicktight Harness-2-Booster. They recognize the importance of keeping kids riding ... Read More »
New from Aden + Anais! Baby Bath Wrap, Toddler Towels, Toddler Bedding + more
Update July 2015: Aden and Anais recently debuted their new Layette Collection featuring their signature 100% cotton muslin and adorable styles for your baby. When other moms or moms-to-be ask me what baby products I can’t live without, Aden + Anais is one of the first brands that comes to mind. They have been a staple in our little family of ... Read More »
Light and lighter: The UPPAbaby G-Luxe vs. the UPPAbaby G-Lite umbrella stroller
Update 4/25/2017: Lightweight Stroller Comparison The purpose of an umbrella stroller is to have some handy wheels to put under your kid when you need ‘em, rather than all-day, heavy-duty use. They’re ideal for mass transit, grocery stores, the mall, and travel, and they’re truly at their best when your child is mobile and wants to walk some of the ... Read More »
Mocktails to DROOL over! Try Mocktails at the Drool Baby Expo
Buy your Drool tickets today – don’t wait, they’re going fast! One of the many luxurious treats we offer at every Drool Baby Expo is mocktails: cocktails that are just as sophisticated and refreshing as the real thing, minus the booze. Our past offerings have always been delish, but when the folks from the Mocktails company offered to bring in some of ... Read More »
New for 2015: Bugaboo stroller updates!
2015 is going to be an exciting year for Bugaboo, with the Bugaboo Runner jogging stroller attachment and the Bugaboo Stand on the way! Plus, Bugaboo’s commitment to superior design means that they’re constantly improving their current stable of models as well, and so small tweaks have been made to the Cameleon 3, the Donkey, and the Buffalo. The prices will be ... Read More »
Is your child ready for potty training? Look out for these signs!
By Cecilia Matson, MA, Child Development Expert and Stacey Jackson Flammia, MLA, Adult Learning and Development Specialist. Galoop – Child Development Classes for Babies and Toddlers and Expert Advice for Caregivers Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA www.galoopclasses.com facebook.com/GaloopClasses The million-dollar question: how do I know when my child is ready to use the potty? Do I go by her ... Read More »
Modern Baby Basics: An interview with Skip Hop co-founder Ellen Diamant on their exciting new baby layette collection!
We love Skip Hop! Starting with the brilliant and simple idea to create a diaper bag that attaches to a stroller, they’ve continually added more and more bright ideas to their collection, and now they’re simply everywhere. You’ve definitely seen kids on your street toting the adorable Skip Hop Zoo backpacks and lunchbags, and you’ll be seeing smaller kids everywhere wearing ... Read More »
Do you need a baby rocker or baby bouncer? Yes, yes, you do!
Babies love rocking and bouncing motions, especially when they’re very small. So while you’ll definitely build up some mama muscles giving your baby the motion that they crave, you’ll need a rocker or bouncer to give your arms a rest (or if you’re rushing to cook dinner, or if you need to take a shower). Our bouncers are also easy ... Read More »
Gifts for moms welcoming a new baby… after the baby is here!
At her baby shower, you’re helping a new mom stock up on all the items she’ll need to care for a baby on the way, but there are a few other things you can do to help out your loved ones while they’re adjusting to new parenthood. Here are some great gifts you might not have thought of that mom ... Read More »