Slather on the lotion! If you thought the breast vs. bottle debate was polarizing, wait until you talk to fellow playground moms about sunscreen. Though lotions and sticks protect lil ones' skin from cancer-causing UVA and UVB rays, doctors advise new mamas to use physical barriers — SPF clothing, umbrellas, and shades — rather than lotions on babies younger than 6 months old. Once tots reach Read more

Keeping active in Winter requires a lot more effort than warmer months. Elka Karl shared these adorable pictures of her tot braving the cold for a little outdoor recreation over the holidays in our Sugarbabies group. This holiday season we traveled to northern Wisconsin to visit with my family. My little one also got to see his cousin Soren again, who's five months younger than him. One way we Read more

Let it snow! Much of the Midwest and East Coast are ending the year under more than a foot of fluffy, white snow, after a Boxing Day blizzard that blanketed much of the country. For lil ones experiencing their first snow it is thrilling. For mamas looking for yet another activity for their snowbound families, it is getting old – fast! We've got all the tips you need to make the most of Winter's Read more

This weekend marks the unofficial start of Summer and with that, playdates and lazy afternoons move outside to take advantage of the warm weather. While there are tons of toys to keep tots occupied throughout the season, traditional outdoor group games will get lil ones up off their bums and rolling with laughter. Check out these 10 games to get the party started. Read more

Summer's in our sights as we head into Memorial Day weekend. With thoughts turning to the beach and backyard barbecues it's time to get lil ones off the couch and out into the fresh air. With new outdoor toys, tots will be hard-pressed to find a reason to spend any time indoors during the warm weather months. Here are 10 toys to kick off the Summer season. Read more