Bath time can go one of two ways: full-on splash-fest of fun or a disaster of slippery chaos with crying and protests. But with the right tools bath time can become your secret weapon for winding down, bonding, and relaxing over-tired children before bedtime. I have rounded up the best Amazon buys to help you turn […]
Traveling with Toddlers Without Screens: Sanity-Saving Toys and Tips from a Nanny
August 24, 2025 Leave a Comment
Let’s be honest traveling with toddlers can feel like a cross between a military operation and a reality show challenge — especially if you’re going screen-free. But as a longtime nanny who’s logged many miles by car, train, and plane with tiny travelers, I can assure you it can be done and it can even […]
Selling Slime with My L’ll Startup Is the New Kid Hustle
July 13, 2025 Leave a Comment
As nannies, we’ve all helped set up lemonade stands on hot summer days. They are adorable, but last about 30 minutes and live and die by the thermometer. Slime is a year-round revenue. Kids can sell slime on their front yard, at parks, parties, school fairs, and holiday craft markets. Slime doesn’t care what season […]
Favorite Easter Gifts for Kids
April 13, 2025 Leave a Comment
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 […]
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