When I initially came across Keekaroo’s made in the USA high chairs, I was biased towards the design. (They are very attractive, especially compared to the plastic jungle out there.) I also knew that the impermeable seat cushion would be nice and easy to wipe down. But it wasn’t until I had a toddler on… Continue reading Heavy Duty High Chair
Feeding solids to my 6-month-old was exciting for all of us: my son, his bottomless pit of an appetite, this ready-to-wean working mama and our dog who would reap the many rewards found on the floor. But with tender gums, only a soft spoon made of high quality materials would do. Enter Nenu. Made in… Continue reading Spooning
On the hunt for American made mats for tummy time, I came across CorkiMat from Pillobebe. Their mats boast an impressive resume, including non-toxic, organic, antimicrobial and handmade in the USA. I opted for their CorkiMat Lite 9-tile pack, pictured here: One of the best features of these mats is the fabric covers are machine… Continue reading Tummy Time
I don’t trust my knot-tying abilities enough to wear a baby in a sling, so the Lalabu Soothe Shirt was a much more reliable option for kangaroo-inspired babywearing. Lalabu Soothe Shirt (M, Pure Black) I love supporting this mama-led company too! They mill their fabric right in North Carolina and are hands on with their customers… Continue reading Baby Wearing
I remember how terrified I was to bathe my newborn. I waited until well beyond the sponge bath phase and watched videos to make sure I had all my supplies ready and knew what I was doing. As nervous as I was about the whole thing, I had done plenty of research about American made… Continue reading Bath Time
While in nesting mode, I searched high and low for furniture that wouldn’t off-gas or use questionable varnishes. I was pleasantly surprised to find a handful of preschool supply companies that created furniture for little ones with safe finishes. Vermont-based Whitney Brothers stood out because they’re GREENGUARD Gold certified, and have a wide selection. I… Continue reading Nursery Furniture
