Baby’s First Music Player
Most every adult has had the experience of being driven nuts by a toddler toy that plays the same song over. And over. Read More
Dr. Who Name
Jennifer,
I absolutely love your website! I was watching Dr. Who the other day and one of the characters names was Cathica. I can’t find any information on the name – if it is even a name used before or if it was made up for Dr Who. Read More
Eureka! A new name.
Hi Jennifer!
I am a frequent visitor of your site, as I love looking up different names and getting story inspiration. I am currently reading a book with main character, Eureka, which I think is a beautiful and unique name. Read More
Send those baby pics more simply
Having a new baby introduces a lot of complications — including sending photos of your infant to all your friends and relatives, on all the various services they might be using.
A new service named KidPost aims to simplify that for you, by consolidating all the shots on all the sites, and sending them in one email message to those people such as your grandparents who might not be the most tech-savvy…
You can still share photos wherever you like — just add the hashtag “#kidpost” and those pictures are later consolidated into a daily message. Read More
Take a hike, baby!
Some baby carriers area almost baby-sized — but the Bitybean is an “ultracompact” carrier that can fit in purse when not in use.
It’s made of machine-washable nylon/polyester, with an optional fleece infant liner.
It weighs just 8 ounces and is “smaller than a water bottle,” but it will let you front- or rear-carry for infants 3 months old, from 8-40 pounds, with anatomically designed shoulder and waist straps. Read More
Thanksgiving Book Roundup
Thanksgiving is nearly here, and we all have so many reasons to be thankful. For one, there are really great books for our children. Another? There are really great books about Thanksgiving for us to sit and read with our children as the tryptophan coma wears off. Read More
Baby A and Baby B
Hi Jennifer,
Your website is wonderful, and I’m in awe of the amazing work that you do. As an aspiring author, I am constantly scouring your website to find names for my characters. Since I’m only twenty years old, I’m not going to be naming children of my own anytime soon, but I find your website incredibly helpful for my fictional family. Read More
Both Big and Mini Bilibos
All right, you’re asking, “What the heck is a Bilibo and why does it come in two sizes anyhow?”
The Bilibo “combines a rocking chair, spinning top, cradle and tunnel in one single toy,” says its maker Kid O. Read More
Start singing, baby!
This gadget is more than just an amplified microphone: turn the mic on “and a glowing baby-animal will appear on the mirror with a mic in the hand” to join your tot in a tune.
And it’s more than just songs: With its Activity Cube Center, “everywhere baby turns there is something to do and learn,” maker WolVol says. Read More
Otis and the Scarecrow
Otis and the Scarecrow
by Loren Long
Fans of Loren Long’s popular Otis series have a new seasonally-appropriate book to read! Otis and the Scarecrow is Long’s seventh book featuring a beloved, sensitive tractor and his friends on the farm. Read More
Regan – Political or Possessed?
Hi Jennifer!
I absolutely love your site and come here with all my baby name questions!
Me and my husband already have a son, Leo, and are expecting a girl next year. We have narrowed our choices down to Regan Mckenley or Chloe Makensie. Read More
The Name Wickham
Hi Jennifer!
We have begun our search for baby names and considering the name Wickham/Wick. I’ve come to your site (as I do very often) and notice it’s not on it. Would you mind letting me know what it means? Read More
Time Saving Beauty Products for Moms
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As a mom, it can be easy to feel that time is just not on your side. With so many responsibilities, keeping up appearances can fall to the wayside without much thought. Come an opportunity to get gussied up, we’re often forced to “stick to the basics.” What if I told you there are beauty products out there that will not only keep you looking and feeling great, but also save you time? Read More
Our Pets, our Babies
To Whom it May Concern:
While browsing your website I was shocked to discover that you’ve included “Pet Names” on your BabyNames website. Perhaps a staff or editing member of your site is confused…animals are not humans. Read More
Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs
Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs
by Mo Willems
Many people love author/illustrator Mo Willems for the wit and humor in his fun Pigeon books or the sentimental Knuffle Bunny, but our family most enjoys his lesser-known titles. Read More
