Mommy's little helper.
Need a baby gift that isn't too cutesy? Check out the Retrofit Baby personalized burp cloths inspired by retro soap boxes. The 100 percent cotton cloths come three to a pack ($45) and work the child’s name into the motif. If soap boxes aren't your thing, check out the company's milk bottle cap designs. They are also placed on burp cloths, as well as onesies and big sibling tees. Read more
If your baby is a real spitter-upper, you know that traditional burp cloths (aka cloth diapers) can leave you with a soppy mess. A father tired of having a wet shoulder, designed Burp Armor—a burp cloth he made of three soft, all-natural layers – two hemp/organic fleece layers to absorb the drool and spit-up and one corduroy layer to keep the burp cloth in place on your shoulder. The Read more
You've got the baby, the stroller, now you need the goods for your diaper bag. What to stash may seem like a daunting task, so we've streamlined the process for you. The below necessities are all you really need, and it's a good idea not to overstuff your bag to the point of it becoming a backbreaker (remember, you've also got a little person to tote around). As for the extras, pick and choose Read more
It's amazing just how much stuff a person as tiny as a newborn baby needs. But as anyone who's gone through it before can tell you, babies are high-maintenance little people! If you're lucky enough to have friends and family who want to gift the new addition, they'll likely be looking to rely on your registry. Consider registering at a larger, all-inclusive baby store, like Giggle or Buy Buy Read more
When I was pregnant, I'd look longingly at the women who sat in the park or at a restaurant and discreetly nursed their lil ones without ever fumbling the child or their cover in the process. It all looked so easy and natural. I was sure that I would be one of them after giving birth. After my son arrived, it took me a while to get the hang of nursing him. For each session I was surrounded by a Read more
Lots of moms like to think out loud, and CherylDee is one of them. Here is one of the latest posts to her Lipsticks to Baby Bottles blog. Prior to having Kiara, I always wondered why parents were lugging around this huge bag on top of having to push a stroller with a baby. I thought, "Seriously? Aren't you carrying just a little too much?" Boy was I wrong! Now that I have a child, I can totally Read more
Picking a perfect, but practical baby shower gift is possible, you just can't get sidetracked by the cute overload on the registry or store shelves. Next time you need a token for a newborn take inspiration from our list of very basic and budget-friendly shower gifts, including any of the new mommy must-haves below. Read more
Rachel Zoe says you're never too young for your first Louis Vuitton, but what about Angry Birds? The popular video game has already won over moms and preschool-aged tots, and now it's going after newborns and babies. Swaddle Designs, makers of the ultrapopular Ultimate Receiving Blanket, has partnered with the gamers behind iTunes most popular paid app to create a line of swaddle blankets ($28), Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes . . . a jet-setting lifestyle, a novel and posh townhouse in London. For Sonja Lewis, an expat in her 40s, there was never a carriage, stroller or burp cloth. Or childcare. Or school tuition. Instead, Sonja opted out of the idea that all women need children in order to be Read more
