Raising Leo
Why We Love the Narwal Flow Vaccum (Especially With a Baby)
Why This Is a Baby Product (Even If It Doesn’t Look Like One) You may be wondering why a high-tech robot vacuum is showing up in a baby-focused blog. I felt the same way—until we got one. Now, I truly can’t imagine life without it. Babies are messy. Once solids start, the area around the…
Frida Baby Electric Nail Buffer Review: The Only Nail Tool We’ve Needed Since Day One
Baby nails grow fast—and they’re surprisingly sharp. When Leo was a newborn, we kept his hands inside his little onesie mittens to prevent scratches. But as he got older and we wanted his hands free for exploring, we quickly realized we needed a safer, easier option than clipping tiny nails. That’s where the Frida Baby…
Why We Recommend Yoofoss Muslin Burp Clothes
Muslin Burp Cloths Are the Way to Go There are plenty of thicker, fancier burp cloths out there—and that’s actually what we started with. Pretty quickly, though, we realized that the simple white muslin burp cloths are not only enough, they’re actually the best option. Why Simple Beats Fancy Muslin burp cloths are soft, lightweight,…
Keekaroo Peanut Changer Review: Why We’ve Used It Since Day One
Changing pads seem like one of those simple baby items—until you actually start using them. After trying a few at friends’ houses and seeing what other family members had, we quickly realized they’re not all the same. That’s how we landed on the Keekaroo Peanut Changer, and it’s been one of our most-used nursery essentials…
Boon Lawn Baby Bottle Drying Rack Review: Cute, Practical, and Perfect for Daily Bottle Life
When you’re in the rhythm of washing and prepping bottles every day, you start to appreciate the items that make the routine feel easier. The Boon Lawn Countertop Drying Rack is one of those products that quietly becomes something you rely on. It’s functional, it looks good on the counter, and it fits seamlessly into…
Why We Highly Recommend Nanit
The Nanit has been one of the most valuable baby products we’ve purchased. It’s reliable, thoughtfully designed, and genuinely useful day to day—not just another gadget. We use the Nanit with the crib stand at home for sleep tracking, and the Nanit Flex for travel. Having both allows us to keep the same setup and…
Baby Floor Mats: What We Use (Cheap, Moderate, and Premium Options)
Why Floor Mats Matter Once your baby becomes mobile, floor mats quickly turn into a daily essential. They soften hard floors, create safe play zones, and—if you choose well—make cleanup and supervision much easier. We ended up with three different mats for three different areas of the house, each serving a specific purpose. Nursery: Starting…
Why We Swear by Zippies Sleepies Pajamas
When it comes to baby pajamas, we’re not big on experimenting. From the day our baby was born, Zippies from Sleepies have been our go-to—and honestly, we haven’t looked back. Soft, Cozy, and Built to Last The first thing you notice is the material. These pajamas are incredibly soft and gentle on baby skin, with…
NUK Orthodontic Pacifier Review: What We Chose and Why
Pacifiers are one of those baby items where everyone has an opinion. What worked for one baby might not work for another. For us, we landed on NUK orthodontic pacifiers, and they’ve been a great fit for our little one. Why We Chose an Orthodontic Pacifier A close friend of ours is a pediatric dentist,…
Why We Chose Dr. Brown’s Bottles
How We Landed on Dr. Brown’s Like many first-time parents, we started by buying assortment packs of bottles because we honestly didn’t know what to use. After getting advice from multiple professionals—including two lactation consultants and two doulas—we consistently heard the same recommendation: Dr. Brown’s. The guidance was based primarily on nipple shape and size.…
