As a mom of five young kids, I find it hard to leave the house and venture out. Home is easy and safe, right? When I leave my comfort zone there are so many unexpected scenarios that could take place. My toddler could decide to let go of my hand and run out into the street. The baby I have been carrying on my hip can decide to play the “dead weight” game, drop her legs and … [Read more...] about The Best Side by Side Double Strollers 2021
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10 Best Water Tables for Young Kids
When my kids were young, they loved to play by getting their hands dirty. Mud, dirt, and all manner of mess was their favorite medium to explore until I purchased their first water table. Then their obsession turned to water! Water tables are an excellent way for young children to explore their world and it aids in their physical and mental development as well. If your … [Read more...] about 10 Best Water Tables for Young Kids
Top 14 Plastic Kiddie Pools for Summer 2021
It doesn't feel like summer until the kids play in the water in the backyard. Somehow, the cool refreshing water reminds us to slow down and enjoy the lazy summer days. And it doesn't hurt that my kids love to play in the water for hours (which I love because it means they aren't on an electronic device or getting into mischief). For our family, nothing has been a better … [Read more...] about Top 14 Plastic Kiddie Pools for Summer 2021
Best Sippy Cups for Infants and Toddlers 2021
Getting a baby to transition from a bottle or breast to a sippy cup can be quite an adventure. Babies often resist moving from the texture of a soft nipple to the hard plastic sometimes associated with a sippy cup, but not all sippy cups are created equal! With options from soft spouts to straws and everything in between, there's a good option for every baby. What to Look for … [Read more...] about Best Sippy Cups for Infants and Toddlers 2021
13 Great Goggles for Kids from Toddler to Teen 2021
I live in a family of fish. My mother-in-law claims my husband could swim before he could walk. I'm not sure if that is entirely true, but he definitely spent a lot of time at the pool as a kid (as in every day during the summer). My kids love spending time in the water--whether it's at the pool, the beach, or on a boat. I am not a fish. My parents put me in swim lessons and … [Read more...] about 13 Great Goggles for Kids from Toddler to Teen 2021