#Reporter'sNotebook: As a mom of two daughters under the age of 6, I'm already nervous about the teen years -- especially because I know social media and online outlets are most likely going to get more invasive and immersive as years progress.Besides the obvious 'responsible … [Read more...]
A Tale of Two Carriers: Tula Vs. LÍLLÉbaby
If you've decided to "wear" your baby, chances are you've scoured the internet searching for the right option that'll leave your hands free while carrying your little one. The problem? An overwhelming number of options.Dozens of companies advertise canvas material, woven material, … [Read more...]
The Carryon Overnight Kit: A Must for Airplane Travel With Kids
Of course we couldn't have known our 20 hour trip would lengthen into 48. So of course we didn't pack a carryon overnight kit.It began as we loaded up the hired car in the dark, installing the car seats and waiting until the absolute last minute to pull our 1- and 4-year old sons … [Read more...]
Exploding Glow Stick Warning
Glow sticks are a popular purchase this time of year. From Halloween to the Holidays, birthday parties to the 4th of July, they are cheap, fun and often provide a lot of bang for the buck.But, as a fellow NewsMom recently discovered, they dont come without their dangers—especially … [Read more...]
UPDATE: Girl Who Fed Homeless Vet in Viral Video Needs Your Help!
You've likely seen the viral video of the adorable Northern California 8-year old who gave her dinner (silverware and all) to a homeless man outside a restaurant. It's been viewed more than 100 million times.Ella and her dad came on our show this morning to talk about the video that … [Read more...]
Disney World Adding Fun New Mandatory Fingerprinting Attraction for Kids 3 and Up • Consumerist
You know how three-year-olds can be so untrustworthy, always scamming this that or the other person to get what they want (no naps, cookies, and continuous cartoons)? Walt Disney World…Source: Disney World Adding Fun New Mandatory Fingerprinting Attraction For Kids 3 And Up – … [Read more...]
Too Gross to Talk About? Say It With EmojiMom!
It’s the stuff no one really talks about before you have a baby: Mesh underwear, those squirty bottles you take home from the hospital, baby pee on your “first-day-back-to-work” outfit.Sometimes there are just no words… so good news: Now there are emojis!Read reviews, compare … [Read more...]
Day Care Deaths Prompt Petition: Paid Time Off for All New Parents
Baby Karl's story in Us Weekly (excerpt below) is a tragic one that seems to be all too common. His mom, Amber Scorah, dropped her sweet boy off at day care and never saw him alive again.In "Wake the Baby," we shared baby Shepard's tragic story. His mom, Ali Dodd, has now become an … [Read more...]
Adventures in Baby Travel: Useful Products for Jet-Setting Families
For those who procreate and yet still insist on feeding their wanderlust, many baby travel products promise to make adventure a breeze. Below is a rundown of a few I've found helpful in our travels around Asia. For another perspective, also see NewsMom Julie Watts' 10 Must-Haves … [Read more...]
Baby Gear: If I Could Go Back, Instead I’d Buy…
When I was newly pregnant for the first time, I went into baby gear research hyperdrive. Overwhelmed by the vast options—how do I choose something for someone I've never met??—I dropped by a baby megastore to aid in my research. I hoped seeing things in person would help me visualize … [Read more...]