There’s been a lot of Nuna EXEC chatter floating around the Magic Beans office this week, and one question has dominated the conversation: “How does the Nuna EXEC compare to the Nuna RAVA?” Ask, and we’ll answer! After doing a little research, we’ve come up with a handy comparison guide for the Nuna EXEC versus the Nuna RAVA. Read on ... Read More »

Nuna: it’s the brand you know and love. Safe, stylish, and so worth every penny, Nuna and its many popular car seats—the lightweight Nuna Pipa, the ever-in demand Nuna Rava—have had a lasting impact on how today’s families see travel gear, elevating the market and insuring that kids across the globe can travel with security and style. And, come Fall ... Read More »

Day care, doctor’s appointments, family get-togethers, play dates, trips to the grocery store…you and your baby are constantly on the move, and you need a great car seat that can keep up! But how can you tell the difference between a good car seat and a great one? Well, that’s where Magic Beans comes in. We created our handy Car ... Read More »

Full review of the Chicco Keyfit 30 Infant Car Seat! Trying to figure out where to start your gear search can be tough, especially if you are unsure about your stroller choice. However, Chicco makes this extremely easy with their infant car seat, the Chicco Keyfit 30. One of the lightest and most versatile car seats, the Chicco Keyfit 30 is ... Read More »

While most convertible car seats are designed to carry your baby from birth onward, most babies take their first car rides in infant car seats. This is because the classic “baby bucket seat” makes your baby so much more portable: if you can click the car seat off of the base and just carry your napping baby into the house, car ... Read More »

UPDATE 3/16/15: THE CAR SEAT BASE IS INCLUDED WITH THE DOONA, BUT DOES NOT HAVE A LOAD LEG. ALSO, DOONA WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE IN CANADA. SEE UPDATED INFO AND PLACE YOUR PREORDER HERE. UPDATE 3/10/15: DOONA IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-SALE! PLACE YOUR ORDER TODAY – SUPPLIES WILL BE LIMITED! UPDATE 1/5/15: THE DOONA HAS BEEN PUSHED BACK TO ... Read More »

UPDATE 4/20/2017: SHOULD YOU BUY A DOONA? UPDATE 3/16/15: THE CAR SEAT BASE IS INCLUDED WITH THE DOONA, BUT DOES NOT HAVE A LOAD LEG. ALSO, DOONA WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE IN CANADA. UPDATE 10/17/14: THE DOONA CAR SEAT / STROLLER WILL WEIGH ABOUT 15 POUNDS. Some updates from trade shows just absolutely can’t wait until you get home, so ... Read More »

Dave Milligan, our rep for Regal Lager, really loves his job, and he really, really, really loves the new Cybex Aton Q Infant Car Seat. Why is this product so exciting? We asked Dave a few questions via email. Q: Before we get started, tell me a little about what you do at Regal Lager, and how Regal Lager is ... Read More »

We don’t want to make the job of selecting a car seat even tougher, but in the last few years, car seat technology has taken a giant leap, which gives you even more factors to consider! Read about some cool newer seats here. 1. Is it easy to use? Every expectant parent asks the same question when shopping for infant ... Read More »

All of the infant car seats that you can purchase anywhere in the US pass certain safety standards, but manufacturers are constantly trying to one-up each other with new technologies that help seats protect kids better, and make them easier to install. Manufacturers have often been hesitant to add these features because they add cost to sourcing, assembly, and production, ... Read More »