Mommy's little helper.
Teaching children about the birds and the bees is no longer a formal chat that happens during the tween or teen years. Many mamas choose to introduce the concept when a sibling makes her debut. Fourteen percent of lilsugar readers say they'd purchase a birthing and nursing doll ($90) to educate their kiddos about the miracle of life, while 43 percent of our mamas would invest in a Boobie Buddy Read more
In an effort toward full disclosure when talking to their tots about where babies come from, some parents might resort to this handmade birthing and nursing doll ($90). A review of the toy explained: The 14-inch-tall birthing doll is handmade with natural cotton and wool, and is available in an array of hair, skin, and dress options. Each mama doll can give birth to a small cotton and wool baby Read more
Bringing home baby when you've already got a toddler brings on a whole new world of issues — envy being one of them. When a mother nurses her newborn, the older tot often feels left out. A Boobie Buddy ($55) may help alleviate that problem. Crafted with magnetic parts, the mama doll and baby doll can attach to each other at various points, just like mommy and baby. Do you think taking the Read more
Tori Spelling shared her daughter's Hello Kitty birthday party with us! Want to explain natural birth, VBAC, and breastfeeding to your tot? There's a doll for that! These white nurseries are anything but boring! Sending your tot off to school on Valentine's Day? Pack a Valentine's Day lunch to keep the celebration going all day! Still planning your Super Bowl menu? Try these kid-friendly Read more
If mama ever wants to explain to her lil one how he was born vaginally, while his big sister came out via C-section, there's now a doll for that! Perhaps one of the odder baby products out there MamAmor has just introduced a VBAC doll ($175), complete with a C-section scar and a Velcro opening through which her new lil one can enter the world. The company recommends the doll for tots over the age Read more
How long did it take these celebs to lose the baby weight? 5 products to lift and shift mama's body after baby. Steal Jessica Alba's sophisticated, yet casual maternity style. Low cost Ikea products every family can use. Should airlines offer designated child-free and kid-friendly zones to travelers? Droid apps for busy moms who need a helping hand. Is the breast milk baby doll the right way to Read more
Sometimes an addition to the family makes the big sibling want to play mama too! And toy makers are happy to oblige, with baby dolls that do everything from laughing, crying, and eating, not to mention less cute bodily functions. But if your older one is asking about breastfeeding, do you teach her how it's done with her dolls? The Breast Milk Baby ($90) is meant for just that. The Read more
