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Buckle up, baby! Car trips with a kiddo can be quite pleasant — or sheer torture — depending on how well prepared mama is for the venture. From keeping baby entertained to protecting your little one from the elements, we've rounded up seven must-have car seat accessories to make mama's outings as stress-free as possible! Check it out. Read more
When you first have a baby, it's hard not to get swept up in the joy and excitement, and going overboard on purchases is usually a given. Granted, there are many items your baby doesn't really need, but there are a handful of products that are best to buy new. Here's what you should refrain from borrowing, or from buying used or secondhand to keep your baby happy, healthy, and most of all, safe! 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
One universal truth all new parents quickly learn: babies require a lot of stuff. And while you'll probably use almost everything you put on your registry — and buy even more once your bundle arrives — your little one outgrows once-vital bottles, onesies, baby food, and that infant car seat incredibly quickly. So what to do with all that leftover (and sometimes super expensive) stuff? Simply Read more
For many parents, a tot's first birthday is not only cause for a party, but it is the milestone they use to switch their baby from a rear-facing car seat to a forward-facing one. Today, the American Academy of Pediatrics is revising their long-held recommendations and advising parents to keep their lil ones facing back until they turn 2-years-old, or they reach the height and weight guidelines on Read more
We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! Can't get through your morning without your daily java fix? You're not alone. According to a survey conducted by the National Coffee Association, Americans spend an average of $164.71 on coffee per year. That's almost enough for a monthly car payment or a couple of weeks worth of groceries! Want to wean yourself off Read more
This year brought a new recommendation by the American Academy of Pediatrics to keep lil ones facing the rear until they are 2 years old or they reach the height and weight guidelines on the seat. New (and seemingly always-changing) rules aside, your car seat is one of those major baby purchases that all parents stress about. Is it safe enough? Comfy enough? And let's face it, cool enough? Read more
Avengers fans, rest assured, you have every reason to be excited for the film's release on Friday. The visual effects in The Avengers are absolutely stunning, and the 3D rendering draws you straight into the action. With six superheroes to follow, the action scenes are diverse and gripping, with just the right amount of near-death drama to keep you on the edge of your seat. Explosions galore, Read more
Jennifer Garner was spotted out in LA with baby Samuel today. She carried the 2-month-old in his car seat while running errands around Brentwood. Jennifer had a busy weekend with her family that included a stop at ballet class with Violet and Seraphina and a fun beach day with all three Garner-Affleck kids. Jennifer and Ben hung out in the sand in Santa Barbara with Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel. Read more
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! By Jenna Bergen, Prevention With so many people offering advice on weight loss, it can be hard to separate fact from fiction. All too often I’ve overheard a hardworking gym-goer sharing a well-meaning but ill-informed tip with another exerciser. And I’m not the only one who’s heard fitness folklore being Read more
