Baby Gear & Safety
The baby industry wants you to believe you need everything. You don't! The veteran moms I text all say the same thing: a few pieces of gear earn their space, and plenty just look good on a registry.
These guides focus on the decisions that matter most, like the car seat (where NHTSA safety standards should drive your choice), the stroller you'll use for years, and baby-proofing once your little one is on the move.
Flying With a Baby or Toddler: A Mama's Guide to Holiday Travel
Flying with a baby or toddler this holiday season? A practical guide to booking, packing, airport security, and keeping little ears happy in the air.
The Honest Baby Gear Guide: What's Worth It (and What's Not)
Cut through the clutter, a real-parent guide to the baby gear worth buying, what's overhyped, and how to save money without compromising on the essentials.
Baby-Proofing Your Home: A Room-by-Room Safety Checklist
The ultimate baby proofing checklist, every room covered. What to secure, what to remove, and the safeguards that matter most before your baby starts crawling.
Baby and Toddler Swim Lessons: When to Start, What to Expect, and Why It Matters
When can babies start swimming lessons? Learn the age guidelines, water safety essentials, and how to introduce your baby to the water safely and happily.
Car Seat Safety: Types, Installation, and the Mistakes Most Parents Make
Is your car seat installed correctly? Learn the AAP's car seat recommendations, how to install safely, common mistakes parents make, and when to upgrade.