Mommy's little helper.
There comes a time in every kid's growth when he or she graduates from the highchair to adult chairs (with a little booster, of course!). The Yellow Pages Booster Seat ($22) offers a fresh take on the old fashioned phone book trick, but it does seem like a costly alternative to using a stack of paper. The good news is, it's light, so kids can carry it around themselves and it has little grooves Read more
Some tots like to sit on regular chairs, but aren't tall enough to see over the table or eat with ease. For these occasions, my grandma came up with a simple solution. To see her clever idea, read more Read more
Do your kids need a boost when riding with their friends? Most likely, yes! According to a study out today, while 76 percent of parents use a booster seat for their own child, only 55 percent require it for other children they are driving. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that tots remain in a booster seat until they are 4' 9" tall and between eight and 12 years old. When carpooling Read more
Mobile mamas know that moving a car seat from one vehicle to another is no easy feat. They're heavy, they're difficult to install, and they don't always fit in their allotted space. So it would seem logical that a company would create a version made for families on the move. The Easy Car Seat ($92) is an inflatable version of the traditional forward-facing safety seat. Designed for kids ages 3 Read more
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Fit's getting in shape with running snowshoes and new activewear Yum's cooking up homemade waffles and fresh baked baguettes Bella's resolving to get rid of flaky skin and under-eye circles Tres can't put down The Accidental Feminist and Girl Land Fab's feeling asymmetrical hemlines, neon, and leather accents Lil's lusting for designer crib sheets and bright booster seats Casa's updating Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! By the last few months of every woman’s third trimester, she’s inevitably faced with one of life’s most intimidating situations: baby shopping. No matter whether you had your most recent child years ago or are currently expecting, I’m sure you’re familiar with the situation. You walk into your local baby store brimming Read more
We're thrilled to present this smartKiplinger story here on Savvy! I'm expecting my third child, and as I sat in the doctor's office this morning, I thumbed through pregnancy and parenting magazines. I got a good laugh (as an experienced mom and personal finance writer) at the nursery necessities, diaper bag must-haves and ultimate registry guide I found on the pages of those magazines. A $20 Read more
I've never had the pain pleasure of taking a Physique 57 class — partly because the classes are only offered in Los Angeles and New York and partly because I'm scared of my legs publicly buckling in a certain pose. Well forget both of those excuses, because I've just learned that the Physique 57 3-Disc Workout Series Volume 2 ($50) is now for sale, which means I can start working on my moves Read more
