Mommy's little helper.
Hold onto your keys! There are few toys as universally loved by teething tots as mama's keys. Their color, temperature, and noise-making ability are an instant hit when all other toys fail. Unfortunately, most keys hanging from the ring are dirty and filled with lead. Though it's hard to fool a lil one with a substitute, these key-shaped teethers will give mom peace of mind when she places them Read more
A teething babe will chew on anything from a wooden table to his own arm! Tricks like the frozen washcloth and teething jewelry will get you so far, but there are some great modern teethers on the market. From all natural wooden versions to brightly colored plastic ones, we've rounded up 10 that you can grab when your baby's gums ache. Read more
When a tot is teething, you want to keep him happy — that's why our parents' generation resorted to a rubbing a lil whiskey on the gums. We recently explored a number of teething remedies, but a newer one caught our eye. Teething Bling are nontoxic, food-safe, phthalate-free silicone teething rings transformed into jewelry. The rings are either hung from strings to create pendant necklaces or Read more
There are few sounds worse than a lil one crying and when mama can't determine how to soothe those wails, it can be torture. When tots begin teething, this scenario may become more frequent and mamas try all kinds of tricks to temper their wee one's pain. Take a look at some of our favorite tried and true remedies for easing teething pain. Source Read more
When you send your tot off to school with a sack lunch, your goal is to give your babe the best eats possible. While those cute lunch totes may appear to do the job, use an old baby toy for extra insurance. Toss old teething rings (cleaned off of course!) into the freezer. When it's time to send princess off to school, grab one of the iced toys and place it into her lunch box. She'll be Read more
Michael who? OK, we haven't forgotten Phelps yet, but there's a new kid in town who's dazzling us with his ripped body and gold medals. Ryan Lochte aka "The Lochtenator" is looking mighty fine on the Team USA cover of Vogue in his swimwear, alongside soccer's Hope Solo and tennis star Serena Williams. "New" may be a misnomer, as the 27-year-old American swimmer is already a six-time Olympic Read more
It's hard enough to keep a home clean and toxin free, but what about trips to the park, playground, and any other place kids and germs congregate? Parents can't scrub down every public surface kids come in contact with (though some will try), but there are simple ways to mitigate the overwhelming ick factor when a child picks up a partially decomposed sandwich or drops a pacifier in a puddle. So Read more
We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! When was the last time you got 8 hours of sleep or lifted weights at the gym? You're not alone if you can't remember: Even some of the most savvy women didn't get the memo about these health-wrecking habits. Find out if you're among them. From the Editors of Prevention You're supposed to watch saturated fat and eat Read more
New moms don't always have time to shop, so why not ring up a delivery instead? Here are three monthly delivery box services that offer adorable products, crafts, and pampering. Whether you are a new mom needing some mom-approved baby products, a busy mom who's looking for creative crafts for her kids, or a mom who deserves a little spoiling, these services have you covered. Box For Moms: Umba Read more
Maybe it's the fact that Happy Feet 2 will hit theaters next month, or perhaps it's just that many moms seem to have Winter on their mind, but everywhere I turn, I'm seeing penguins! While penguins may be known for their black and white coats, today's trend is also bringing in the turquoise feel of the species' preferred climate. The arctic birds may not have the ability to fly, but they're sure Read more
