baby gear

WIN IT: 4moms mamaRoo Giveaway!

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Not feelin' so hot this morning? We've got something that'll cheer your back-to-work blues right on up! While everyone else is busy moping about after their long, gorgeous weekend, we're giving one very, very lucky mama (or da-da!) the chance to take home this stylish and comfortable 4moms mamaRoo bouncer! The mamaRoo (valued... read more

WIN IT: Diono Radian RXT Car Seat Giveaway!

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We're back at it for more freebies! While everyone else is distracted by their backyard barbeques, we're giving one very, very lucky mama (or da-da!) the chance to take home this gorgeous Diono Radian RXT Car Seat! The Radian family of car seats aren't only comfortable -- they're versatile, too! The convertible... read more

Cutest Nautical Swimsuits for Babies (WATCH!)

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We asked some of the most adorable babies to head in to our NYC offices and strike a pose for our video team! These all-star babies put on their squishy happy faces and modeled the very best in swimwear for babies! The result? Certified cuteness on a level we've never seen before (and trust us,... read more

What Baby Gear Was Kim Kardashian Spotted Shopping for in Paris?

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The very pregnant Kim Kardashian set sail for Paris (she called it her "final trip" before she can't fly anymore via Twitter) with mama Kris Jenner in tow. The girls, sans Kim's boyfriend, Kanye West, took in the sights and sounds around the darling city. But just because the reality TV star was abroad... read more

How Boppy’s ‘Get One, Give One’ Program Helped Me Give Back to Other Moms in Need

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LaNisa Allen was a new mom, trying to juggle nursing (and likely sleep deprivation, and postpartum recovery) with her job at Totes/Isotoner Corporation in Ohio. Her four-month-old son, Travian, ate every three hours, which meant that in order to keep her supply up, she needed to take frequent pumping breaks from... read more

Hot Baby Products from the New York Baby Show

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Yesterday, I spent the (very rainy) day in NYC at the annual New York Baby Show. I got to see the latest  products and services available to parents in New York -- and nationwide. These are my picks for the hottest things there -- because they're new, different and useful for new parents. What's your... read more

Bumpie Tip of the Week: Diaper Bags for Daddies?

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It's time to register for baby! Don't you just love that bright pink, sparkly, flowery diaper bag? We do too! But, er, daddy might not. So, how do you decide between a bag you LOVE and a bag that you can both use? Do you go for one mutually agreed upon bag...

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Choosing the Right Baby Carrier for Baby

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This sponsored post was written by Deirdre Bell of Boba Inc. Boba designs products whose innovative features and intelligent design remove obstacles and make babywearing easy and fun. Babywearing keeps baby close, warm, protected, and attached. At the same time, it gives you the freedom to live your life without leaving your baby... read more

New Huggies App Sends You a Tweet Every Time Baby Goes to the Bathroom

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The Huggies TweetPee, a little sensor created by Ogilvy Brazil, attaches to baby's diaper and syncs to an app on your iPhone. Every time baby goes number 1 (and, okay fine, number two), the app will tweet directly at you, letting you know what's up with baby's derriere. The device knows to detect pee because... read more

Could Your Spit Be Good for Baby?

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A shocking new study completed by Swedish researchers and published in the journal Pediatrics found that parents who pick up a dropped pacifier and suck it clean may be helping their infants become better germ fighters. Crazy, right? We didn't believe it at first either! But you can't ignore the research. Here's what... read more