Thursday, May 14, 1:13 pm EDT

Ever tried to wrestle a wet swimsuit off a squirming little girl? The only thing tougher is tugging it back on. When my daughter was small, I went for bikinis to make diaper changes a little easier, but I always felt a two-piece was a little old for a baby.

Now problem solved with SnapMe Swimwear -- one-pieces in big, bold Hawaiian-inspired prints that snap at the crotch like a onesie. Here’s another touch we love: both the straps and the snaps adjust to several positions, so no scrambling to find a new suit if your babe experiences an end-of-summer growth spurt. And they’re made of UV Protectant Fabric.

$27.99, available in sizes 6-12 months to 3T.

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Friday, May 1, 11:32 am EDT

Did anyone else catch the segment on The Today Show this morning with the Tummy Tub? Apparently, these bathtubs are hugely popular in Europe and one mom, Janis McKellar, has brought them to the U.S. The Tummy Tub looks like a clear plastic bucket that is supposed to mimic the womb by cradling the baby in a fetal position. The baby is covered with water up to his shoulders, which helps keep them warm. It's also being spin as eco-friendly since you use less water to fill it up and the water stays warmer longer since there's less surface area. You may be asking yourself: What's the difference between this $45 tub and a cheap plastic bucket I could get at the hardware store? The Tummy Tub is non-toxic, has an anti-skid bottom and a low center of gravity to prevent tipping over. But it goes without saying, that no matter what type of bathtub you use, never leave your baby unattended. McKellar said it can hold children up to three years old, or 35 lbs.

What do you think? Would you want to bathe your baby in the Tummy Tub?



Friday, April 3, 1:16 pm EDT

Yes, they’ll love the Peeps and the jelly beans, but you’ll totally make their Easter basket with something unique and handmade (hey, no one says it needs to be handmade by you). Check out some of these affordable picks from Etsy:

Bunny Slipper Baby Booties, $26

Bunny Finger Puppet Set, $12

Fabric Easter Baskets, $12

Organic Cotton Baby Hat, $25

Spring Bunny Wood Puzzle, $16

Silk Dyed Easter Egg Kit, $8

Necktie Applique T-shirt, $17

French Belle Dress, $27

Bunny Rabbit Earrings, $4.50



Wednesday, February 25, 9:31 am EST


Photo courtesy of Mattel, Inc.

Your kid loved Tickle Me Elmo, so wouldn’t he like to tickle like Elmo? When he puts on Elmo Tickle Hands, and touches or tickles you, Elmo will start to giggle -- and your kid will be giggling too. Activate dance mode, and the hands teach your child Elmo’s moves. Included is a DVD staring the red fur-ball himself to help your kid master it all. Kids + dancing + giggling + tickling + Elmo = could it get any cuter?

(Mattel, $29.99, Ages 18 mos+)



Monday, February 9, 4:15 pm EST

Did Valentine's Day just creep up and smack you upside the head again? Yeah, us too. If you're scrambling for a last-minute gift that won't make it look like you totally forgot about V-Day, we've got a couple of solutions. These hot Etsy gifts are dad-approved and will get a lot more use than that fugly man-jewelry you keep buying for him. (Who wears tie pins and cufflinks, anyway?)

Remember, lots of Etsy items are one-of-a-kind, so if the piece you like goes out-of-stock, click on the seller's name to find similar cool stuff in their shop.

junk drawers

Parenting.com editor and dad Jesse swears by Etsy seller Junkdrawer's Tiger Briefs ($18.00). In fact, he's been pestering me about including these undies in a roundup since we started Etsy Watch. Heavy duty cotton lycra waistbands make them super comfy and breathable. The colorful drawers are also made from all new recycled and repurposed scrap materials, so they're good for your man and good for the earth.

Pilotdesign clock

Etsy seller Pilotdesign's Honeycomb Modern Wall Clock ($49.00) is the bee's knees. I love the delicate, airy design. It's perfect for sci-fi and nature lovers alike.



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