modern tot

Try as we might, there's just no use fighting the kitchen clutter that comes from having a baby in the house. Bottles, nipples, pump flanges, brushes, and more can quickly overtake the sink and countertop, and if you happen to have a more contemporary kitchen, the new accessories can stick out like a sore thumb.

Lucky for you, there's a new wave of modern baby feeding and cleaning gear that ensure parents don't need to sacrifice their style when it comes to caring for their tots. Click through to see our favorite mod kitchen finds for babies and kids.

They say that the family that eats together, stays together, and we're thinking that the same thing applies to the family that dresses up together for Halloween! Kiddos look cute no matter what they choose to dress up as for All Hallows' Eve, but when their parents dress up in coordinating outfits, the final ensemble is memorable — and super fun. Check out these eight family costume ideas and let your imagination take flight for this — or the next — Halloween!

The wooden sleigh rocking chair that mama once rocked in may look good at grandma's house, but it has no place in the modern nursery. Made from contemporary materials and boasting squared-off lines, today's gliders look just as comfortable in the living room as they do in the baby's nursery. From a chair that complements baby Blue Ivy's lucite crib to a shag rug-covered version, take a seat in some of the hippest chairs out there!

Even though it's been a relatively mild Winter so far, it hasn't been warm enough to hit the playground as frequently as we would like, and the troops are getting restless. It's hard to keep young kids entertained while being confined indoors, but fear not, for we have some fun ideas to keep the entire family from climbing the walls during the Winter chill.

Click through to check out these five indoor activities for toddlers.

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Splish, splash, baby's taking a bath! Whether your tot has a bathroom all to himself or shares one with mom and dad, kid-friendly bathroom decor always makes bath time more fun.

Click through to check out these 10 tot-friendly bathroom designs — and get inspired for a bathroom makeover.

Get ready for a holiday overload on your DVR! With Winter break quickly approaching, many mamas are already trying to figure out what they'll do to entertain the tots over the holiday stretch. Have no fear, brand-spanking-new holiday episodes of lil ones' favorite shows are here! Some of your kiddo's must-watch shows — like Yo Gabba Gabba! and Imagination Movers — have new holiday-themed episodes coming up that you won't want to miss. Set your DVR and join in on the fun with these five special episodes.

'Tis the season to say "cheese!" Mamas love to take photos during the holidays — or any day of the year, for that matter, but getting lil ones to ham it up for the camera takes some work. Take a cue from pro photogs and bring on the photo props to take your holiday family photos from festive to fabulous!

Click through to check out our favorite holiday photo prop finds — and get inspired to create an impromptu photo booth at your upcoming holiday party!

What's in a name, baby? Names are some of the first words that kiddos learn to recognize — and boy, do they love them! A personalized gift for tots is one that they're sure to love, since it gives them an even bigger sense of ownership. Check out these name-bearing gifts and don't leave them until the last minute — they require extra time to customize with your tyke's moniker!