Imagine you invite your friends over for dinner. And they have a brand new baby… You’re a little weirded out by babies. And rightly so. They’re gooey, gurgling little humans that just stare. Anyway, all of a sudden your friends calmly, and without hesitation, lay their baby onto your brand new coffee table. You wonder what they’re up to, but keep the conversation going. They proceed to unsap the kid’s onsie and dive into his … Read More

Let me guess. It’s laundry day, right? Don’t be shocked that I guessed right. Every day is laundry day when you have a baby. But because most laundry detergents are laden with harsh chemicals and fragrances, washing your baby’s duds along with everyone else’s isn’t a great idea (think about what those detergents do to your clothes and skin, too). The best baby laundry detergent is easy on your baby’s skin, clothes, and your laundry … Read More

Car seats are bulky to travel with and, unless you’re packing a budget-friendly travel car seat, they’re an expensive piece of equipment. In a hurry? I get it. Go ahead and skip straight to the best car seat travel bag in the world (according to X parents): J.L. Childress Ultimate Backpack Padded Car Seat Travel Article Guide Yes. If you’re traveling with a car seat (obviously, road trips don’t count), a car seat travel bag will … Read More

Not all baby monitors are created equal. Some have so many “extra” features that they feel complicated, bulky, and definitely overpriced. Whether it’s used while you visit to the neighbours, head to grandma and grandpa’s for the night, or across the Atlantic somewhere in Europe, you’re probably thinking that a baby monitor is more hassle than they’re worth. Wrong. If you get the right one, a baby monitor can make your life easier (and more … Read More

When you take a camping trip with the family, and a baby especially, there’s a lot of baby camping gear to take along. A baby sleeping bag is definitely on that packing list. While you may think you can just snuggle up with your baby in your sleeping bag, your baby should have his own for safety reasons. One of the best things with baby sleeping bags is that they can double-up and be used … Read More

In 2016, I visited over 29 cities across 11 countries. That meant that I booked 45+ flights, stayed in more than 40 Airbnbs, and spent over 250 days on the road. And all of that travel was done with just a carryon bag and a backpack. That’s not my reality anymore. Because now, I have a baby. But even though “baby” seems to be a synonym for “stuff”, that doesn’t stop us from travelling all … Read More