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

If you haven't added a play table to your toy collection, we highly recommend it! A combo of activities means extra playtime for kids of all ages, and when you invest in a slightly more expensive, but doubly sturdy wooden table, even cruisers can join in on the fun, as the table gives new standers support while they explore. Just be sure to supervise, as small pieces have a way of making their Read more

Winter can call for a little — OK, a lot — of creativity. Get some help (and get your kids away from the television) with these five supercreative new toys. From an affordable, make-your-own model that your lil one will spend hours designing online to a book with incredible disappearing-ink technology that requires some fun and time-consuming interaction, these toys are totally worth the Read more

Things that make you go hmmm. This past year saw some pretty amazing, innovative, and seriously game-changing products for moms and tots; great new toys, new baby carriers, and of course the ever-important new strollers. Amidst all the good, there were definitely some — er — questionable products to hit the market in 2011. Keep reading for 10 items that definitely left us scratching our Read more

Bono once said, "Music can change the world because it can change people," and the experts seem to agree. Numerous studies link tots' exposure to music — especially in infancy and toddlerhood — to everything from a child's language development to their motor skills and even how children adapt to the culture in which they live. Check out the following selection of musical toys for tots to Read more

Felt fun for everyone! Plastic toys can contain BPA and other hazardous chemicals leading mamas to search for healthier options. Wooden toys are a nontoxic alternative but as any mama — on the receiving end of a wooden slice of watermelon thrown by baby — can tell you, they can be dangerous when airborne. Check out these 10 felt toys for tots and let the good times roll! Read more

Kids don't need to understand cubism to appreciate the modern makeover that's rocking the dollhouse world. While classic Tudor cottage, traditional Victorian, and southern mansion styles once dominated the dollhouse landscape, today's tots have a wider variety to choose from, thanks to major modernist designers getting in on the thriving miniatures scene. Keep reading for a selection of Read more

There's nothing better than a hands-on creative experience for kids! While lil ones love to mold and sculpt until they exhaust their artistic energy, most moms aren't fans of the inevitable mess the activity creates. Play-Doh has been a beloved "modeling compound" in households since 1956, but it's also infamous for being tough to get out of carpet and crevices. I've rounded up five Read more

Let's mix it up! Tots come in all colors, shapes, and sizes, and so can their toys. Whether mama's hoping to teach her lil one about his mixed heritage or she simply wants to add some variety to the toy box, there's a growing number of playthings to help her do so. Check out the following selection of toys designed with diversity in mind. Read more

With 65 million people sitting in Hurricane Irene's path this weekend, its safe to say that most East Coast families will be spending a lot of time inside in the coming days. Though tots may have a closet filled with toys to keep them entertained as the storm takes its time moving up the coast, kids need a change of scene to liven up their play. Some easily convert household items into play Read more