The Moms And The City

Try as we might, there’s just no use fighting the kitchen clutter that comes from having a baby in the house. Bottles, nipples, pump flanges, brushes, and more can quickly overtake the sink and countertop, and if you happen to have a more contemporary kitchen, the new accessories can stick out like a sore thumb.

Lucky for you, there’s a new wave of modern baby feeding and cleaning gear that ensure parents don’t need to sacrifice their style when it comes to caring for their tots. Click through to see our favorite mod kitchen finds for babies and kids. View Slideshow › http://bit.ly/106jtwq

by Laura Larsen posted in Mom Stories I sure heard it plenty of times. I’m sure many of you have, too: “You’re the mom - you’ll know what’s right and what’s best for your baby.” We’re inundated with advice and rules and laws from our parents, grandparents, friends, neighbors, doctors, nurses, and fellow BabyCenter members,… Read more »

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by Laura Larsen posted in Mom Stories I sure heard it plenty of times. I’m sure many of you have, too: “You’re the mom - you’ll know what’s right and what’s best for your baby.” We’re inundated with advice and rules and laws from our parents, grandparents, friends, neighbors, doctors, nurses, and fellow BabyCenter members,… Read more » http://bit.ly/XleRC5

by Molly Balint posted in Products & Prizes I always love discovering a new-to-me brand that brings a fresh take and look on baby gear basics. And company Piyo Piyo is doing just that. Named after the sound a little duckling makes, and the “face” of all their baby gear products Piyo Piyo is a… Read more »

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by Molly Balint posted in Products & Prizes If I had a baby who was using bottles, I think I’d give pretty serious consideration to using stainless steel bottles like the ones from Pura. While so many baby bottles are now BPA-free (it’s about time!), and more and more people are using glass, there is… Read more »

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by Molly Balint posted in Products & Prizes This morning while I was taking a shower, my two youngest kids decided it would be a good idea to have a dance party on my bed. Within minutes I heard the thump from the shower and that baby scream that I knew was more serious than… Read more »

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by Molly Balint posted in Products & Prizes One of the smartest things highchair designers have been doing in the past few years is creating high chairs that have life way beyond the days of strained carrots and teething biscuits. They’re now creating chairs that have the flexibility to go from use for infants who… Read more »

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by Molly Balint posted in Products & Prizes My family and I are in the middle of a move and major remodel of an old farmhouse. And man, does everything add up quickly. With our extremely tight budget I find myself searching every possible avenue for inexpensive solutions to our needs. Can I find a… Read more »

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by Molly Balint posted in Products & Prizes Finding a nursing bra was one of the most agonizing purchases of my first pregnancy. So agonizing that I’m pretty sure I didn’t even have one by the time I went into the hospital for my daughter’s birth. I remember putting off the wearing of the nursing… Read more »

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by Molly Balint posted in Products & Prizes I always assumed that my fourth child would be a laid-back, go-with-the-flow kind of baby. The kind that can sleep anywhere, doesn’t mind get whisked around from place to place with her older siblings and happily goes along for the ride. Yeah, that assumption was way off…. Read more »

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by Molly Balint posted in Products & Prizes My mother would be appalled to learn that some nights I don’t use placemats or even a tablecloth on my dinner table. Heaven forbid! But oftentimes, the hurry and the mess outweigh the idea of setting a really nice dinner table. Not only that, it goes without… Read more »

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by Molly Balint posted in Products & Prizes I have to admit, I go back and forth on these kinds of baby gear products. For one, I tend to be pretty minimalistic when it comes to baby gear. And I feel like feeding times are special times between a mother and her baby. But on… Read more »

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In the Japanese culture, cooking is a thoughtful process that’s executed with careful intention. In addition to combining ingredients to appeal to the sense of taste, food is meant to stimulate the brain, eyes, and mouth simultaneously. With that in mind, Mika Shino developed Smart Bites for Baby - 300 recipes designed to make mealtime a nutritious, mentally stimulating, and fun experience for babies and toddlers.

Utilizing a range of textures, colors, and flavors, Shino’s recipes include foods that are proven to promote brain development - think fish, soy, nuts, berries, sesame, and more. Smart Bites for Baby is organized by age, making it easy for kitchen-savvy parents to know when to introduce each recipe.

We were lucky enough to get a sneak peek at three of the inventive recipes in Shino’s book: creamy orzo with crabmeat, coconut curry soup, and chocolate sesame cupcakes. Check them out, try them on your tots, and let us know what you (and your little ones) think! View Slideshow › http://bit.ly/R7aoix

by Molly Balint posted in Products & Prizes I was so excited to stumble upon the news last week (thanks, Mari!) that UK-based shop Zara Home Kids has finally opened up an online shop serving the United States. I’ve long admired their collection of bedding sets, home goods, rugs and curtains so I’m uber-excited that… Read more »

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by Molly Balint posted in Products & Prizes When my third daughter was born we were living in a tiny garage apartment on my grandmother’s farm. We were seriously short on space and the idea of a bulky high chair that took up valuable floor real estate in my kitchen was totally out of the… Read more »

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