We live for parent recommendations—there’s nothing better than getting a product tip from another parent who has been there. So, we’ve rounded up 10 items we love for families with babies and toddlers, in the hopes that you will, too.
Medela Solo Single Electric Breast Pump
A great breast pump is worth its weight in gold. This rechargeable battery-powered single breast pump is easy to use and easy to clean. It’s practical, comfortable and sized perfectly for easy packing. It’s perfect for use at home or on the go. $199, amazon.ca
Baby Joy 3-in-1 Convertible High Chair
More and more brands are creating products that age with your child, from the baby days all the way through the toddler years. With legs that lengthen and an adjustable and detachable tray, this item starts as a high chair, adjusts to a toddler seat with guardrails and eventually transitions to a stool for kids up to age three. $199, amazon.ca
Munchkin Bluetooth-Enabled Baby Swing
Believe it or not, you can’t carry your baby 24 hours a day (as much as they’d love that!). This sleek, cozy swing features a swaying side-to-side motion, a remote that controls a timer and the speed, and a selection of classical music...
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I’m admittedly a bit of a neat freak. The jumble of shoes at my front door, unsorted bins of LEGO blocks, a sink full of dishes…all have the same effect of stopping me in my tracks. I sometimes have to say out loud, “Nope, Katie, has to wait.”
This is a challenge when you have children, and I learned long ago that attempting to keep up with daily kid destruction is akin to eating Oreos while brushing your teeth. There’s no point. Instead, I’ve taught my girls to tidy up the living room before bed (usually while I clean...
Spring has sprung and while many of us are starting to do our Spring
cleaning indoors, you might want to think about freshening up your
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Dealing with diaper rash is one of the first tasks new parents master (because it comes with a lot of on-the-job training) but a raw, red case of diaper rash can quickly cause a crisis of confidence. Here’s some info to ease your conscience and help you soothe your baby’s skin.
Toddlers should be exposed to some germs. In fact, boiling pacifiers and overly sanitizing can sometimes do more harm than good. Go ahead, jump in that mud puddle.
Whatever the reason that cash is tight—paying down credit card bills from holiday shopping, losing a job to the pandemic or a New Year’s Resolution to curb your spending—there may be less to go around in February.
But that doesn’t mean you can’t treat yourself or the kids to a new tech toy, because, believe it or not, there are consumer electronics gems to be found at your local dollar stores. They may not be a dollar (those days seem to be long gone) but there are definitely bargains to be found.
So, with that in mind, I’ve rounded up a half-dozen recent picks seen at stores such as Dollarama, Dollar Tree, and 99¢ Depot. Be aware, though, that not all stores have the same products. But have a good look around, and you might find something very similar under a different brand name.
LED Clip-On Adjustable Book Light
If you’re looking for a way to read in bed without disturbing your partner (or for kids who share a room, without distributing their sibling), this is the inexpensive solution. Dollar Tree is selling this no-name LED clip-on adjustable book light that easily attaches to your paperback, hardcover or non-illuminated e-reader. It’s only $1.25.
Just position the arm to your liking and the (surprisingly) bright LED will illuminate the page.
Three small AG13 batteries are required but the first set is included.
Step Gear Pedometer
If you don’t want to break the bank on a Fitbit or Apple Watch, you can pick up the $3 Step Gear pedometer at Dollarama. It’s a small, wrist-mounted activity tracker that counts your steps, tracks your distance, estimates calories burned and displays it on a small LCD screen.
It also shows you the time, too, with its integrated digital clock. Available in multiple colours and with an adjustable strap, this pedometer includes an...
Identifying, processing and communicating feelings can be really hard—especially when the emotions are difficult or complicated. Enter Feelu, a wellness app for children.
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Before you know it, your sweet little babe is a preschooler (honestly, it’s going to feel like it happened overnight). This age is so fun, and you’re about to watch your toddler really come into their own on their personality. Here are some of the milestones to look for, as your child moves into this next phase of growth and development.
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