baby gear

Motorola MBP36S Video Baby Monitor {spying on babies}
I’m going to go out on short limb here to say I am an expert on baby monitors. I have tried, perhaps literally, all that have been available in the US in the last couple of years. I had triumphs, I had failures. I’ve experienced the issues, the breakdowns, the

10 tips for traveling with toddlers {roadtrip}
This post of 10 tips for traveling with toddlers is sponsored by Safety 1st. Happy Labor Day Weekend! Road-tripping with kids can be a daunting task, especially with a toddler or two in tow. The key to a successful car trip is to be prepared for everything… especially meltdowns. What

a look at the {Joovy Groove Ultralight}
The Joovy Groove, a lightweight umbrella stroller, has a cult-like following. It is the ideal stroller for scootin’ around the city and awesome for travel. Well, move over Groove because there’s a new sibling in town –> the Joovy Groove Ultralight, which is 5 lbs lighter. It is one of

a day at the fair {Joovy TooFold sneak peek}
My seven year old is at this awesome new time in her life where she is just tall enough to ride more exciting theme park rides. She is on the taller end for her age and is squeaking by on (maybe questionable) FUN rides. This is exciting for me, the

the flawless HiLo highchair {Joovy}
I have been using the wrong highchair for a year. I didn’t realize it until my son started eating “human food” as my 7 year old calls it. Once his daily intake of bananas, berries and other squishy, wet foods hit three times a day, I realized my fabric, crevice-filled

the qoolest stroller on the block {Joovy}
This is a big moment. Joovy has been a staple in my home for years now. My newborn infant almost 1 year old, enjoys Joovy products on a daily basis, and from a parent standpoint, the brand cannot miss. Imagine my exuberance when I heard there was a new stroller

compact luxury stroller {UPPAbaby CRUZ}
Last week I reviewed the MESA, UPPAbaby’s new infant car seat, and showed how easy it works with the CRUZ (no adaptors!). Well now I want to show you a more in-depth view of the CRUZ, sent to me for review. I’m crushing hard! The UPPAbaby CRUZ is my favorite

luxury leather diaper bag {OiOi} + giveaway
Certain designs are classic for a reason and the patent leather tote from OiOi is for sure a classic. For the mom who is ultra put-together, or at least tries to appear that way, this is the bag for you. I was sent the OiOi Patent Leather Tote Diaper Bag

the new Little Lounger {Graco}
This post is sponsored by Graco; all opinions are 100% my own. I’ve learned a lot this year about what we actually need as moms of newborns — what is totally necessary, what is eh… and what is irrelevant or a big waste of money. What we need most is

the new MESA infant car seat {UPPAbaby}
I just love when game-changing products are released onto the market, such as the MESA infant car seat from UPPAbaby. This was one of those products that people were dying to buy, preorders were through the roof and I totally understand why. The MESA infant seat is gorgeous — super