Easter is a wonderful time to surprise children with gifts that are both fun and meaningful. When in doubt, choosing an age-appropriate children’s book about Easter always makes a nice gift. Click here for our favorite children’s books about Easter and tap here for religious Easter books for children. You can find these gifts and […]
Nannies’ 5 Favorite Baby Wrap Carriers
March 23, 2025 1 Comment
When choosing a baby wrap carrier, it’s important to consider factors like comfort, ease of use, adjustability, and fabric style. Stretch vs. Non-stretch: Stretchy wraps (like Moby and Boba) are forgiving and easy to adjust, while non-stretch wraps (like those from Beco or Hoppediz) provide firmer support and prevent any sagging. Fabric: Consider breathable, lightweight […]
Nannies Favorite Kitchen Towers
March 2, 2025 Leave a Comment
A kitchen tower is a fantastic tool for young children, allowing them to safely reach higher surfaces and participate in activities like cooking, washing hands, or arts and crafts. Height adjustment, safety features, materials they are built of, the size, ease of assembly, and portability are all important factors when considering what tower to purchase. […]
Nannies’ Favorite White Noise and Sound Machines
January 5, 2025 Leave a Comment
While sleep routines including rocking, singing, cuddling, and warm baths help babies fall asleep, white noise and sound machines have been proven to be highly effective tools for babies that have trouble falling asleep and staying asleep. Newborns love white noise because the womb is very loud. The womb is just slightly less loud than […]
Jack-O-Lantern Carving Kits
October 20, 2024 Leave a Comment
Kids love the annual tradition of carving Jack-o-lanterns for Halloween. To make a jack-o’-lantern, the top of a pumpkin is cut off to form a lid, the inside flesh is scooped out, and an image of a face is carved out of the rind exposing the hollow interior. A light source, traditionally a candle flame,’ […]
Textured Sensory Calm Stickers
October 6, 2024 Leave a Comment
Textured Sensory Calm Stickers or Strips are the go-to choice for all ages and educational settings. Textured Sensory Calm Stickers or Strips are a perfect discreet visual and sensory alternative to fidget toys when they are too bulky and distracting for children with anxiety, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRB) like skin […]
Music Set by Lovevery
August 25, 2024 Leave a Comment
Products Nannies Love According to some scientists, musical performance can be every bit as important educationally as reading or writing. From identifying patterns through color and sound to decoding sounds that help process words, the Lovevery Music Set unlocks academic benefits while building a love for music. The Music Set by Lovevery is crafted to […]
Tulip® Tie-Dye Shirts
August 14, 2024 Leave a Comment
Kids love tie-dying shirts each summer. I used the Tulip® Block Party One-Step Tie-Dye® Kit with the kids to make these shirts. Stocked with 8 must-have shades of One-Step Dye (128 ounces) in a bright rainbow palette: 8 (16-oz.) XL dye bottles (yellow, orange, red, pink, purple, blue, turquoise, and green), plus gloves, rubber bands, […]
My Favorite Water Bottles
July 21, 2024 Leave a Comment
Staying hydrated is essential for every cell in the body. Water helps the body maintain its temperature. When we exercise, we lose fluids through sweat, so drinking water helps replace those fluids and reduce the risk of heat stress. Hydration can also help with digestion, energy levels, joint pain, and kidney stone prevention. Even mild […]
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