Does Your Sunscreen Make the List? Each year the Environmental Working Group (EWG) rates the best sunscreens. The EWG selected the sunscreens below that are marketed for use on babies and children. The EWG recommends using lotions rather than sunscreen sticks because some studies indicate that people tend to apply too little sunscreen when using […]
Father’s Day Gift Dad’s love personalized gifts from their sons and daughters. Help your nanny kids make this gift for their father. What I Love about Dad contains fill-in-the-blank lines for your nanny kids to describe why their pops is tops. Just complete each line and voilà: you have a uniquely personal gift he’ll read again […]
Product Review Sunday Puj Edit (Pronounced, “Pudge”) was founded by Ben and Katie Richardson, a husband and wife design team with four kids of their own, with the singular goal of simplifying parenthood through great product design. While bathing their second baby, they knew there had to be an easier, safer, and better way to […]
Products Nannies Love Ditch the dryer sheets that are full or chemicals and not biodegradable and toss reusable wool balls in the dryer to naturally soften and reduce static in children’s clothing. Unlike the plastic dryer balls, they are PVC free and won’t fall apart or melt. They also reduce drying time by 25 percent, […]
Helpful or Hype Baby bottles are one of the most essential baby items nannies need when caring for babies. I’ve seen a few Hands-Free Baby Bottles on the market promoting a way to safely feed babies in the car seat while their caregiver is driving, or while pushing a stroller, or simply need an extra pair […]
Products Nannies Love Children want to be just like a big kid. They reach a point where they no longer want to sit in a high chair or booster seat for “babies” anymore. In fact, many children would rather sit on their knees to eat rather than use a booster seat. With Kaboost , a […]
Products Nannies Love SipSnaps is a simple, spill-proof, kid’s drinking lid that fits any cup, anytime, anywhere. SipSnap Tot turns even your most sophisticated tumbler into a sippy cup. The safe silicone topper can be stretched over any cup, no matter what material, no matter where you are. I love that they can be used […]
Products Nannies Love Want to help teach kids how to eat proper portions of healthy food? Forget the confusing food pyramids of the past. Try using this easy visual aid promoted by the first lady of the United States. MyPlate for Kids Nutrition Plate helps nannies, parents, and children visualize what they should have on a plate […]
Products Nannies Love It can become frustrating when you care for a child that constantly chews on pencils, bites their nails or objects, sucks their thumb, needs a pacifier, or sucks on clothing or hair. If you are feeling exasperated, like nothing works to stop the chewing or sucking we highly recommend trying some Chewlery. […]
Products Nannies Love I hate having to clean out little portable potties that are often used during potty training. I know they are low to the ground so kids can easily sit on them. But, in the typical world, toilets are adult-sized. I really prefer potty-training children on regular, adult-sized toilets because I just find […]
