Jennifer,
I’ve always loved the name Dakota. While I’m not yet expecting, it’s at the top of our list for a girl as it’s one of the few names we agree on. Recently, though, someone mentioned to me that it’s a culturally insensitive name due to the Native American tribe and that it would be cruel to use it for a child’s name. Read More
“Need to keep an eye on your little one napping, while you enjoy diner with your friends in the living room?” asks electronics maker Withings. “Want to have him under your benevolent eye when you are on a business trip? Read More
The School for Cats
by Esther Averill
A few years ago, a friend recommended the Jenny’s Cat Club books for my cat-obsessed daughter. I expected to find another cute, fluffy kitty book. I was mistaken and delighted to be mistaken. Read More
Can you “Take control of your reproductive health” as the developer of Glow claims? A recent review of the free app on the Gizmodo technology site says: Yes, you can.
Glow says its will let you pinpoint your ovulation day and track your period with its “advanced proprietary algorithms and its ability to crunch vast amounts of data at multiple stages of the reproductive journey.”
The article on Gizmodo notes “actually made gathering information about cervical mucus (CM) pretty fun (well, as fun as it could be). Read More
An interactive storybook for the iPad can foster a love of classical music in children of all ages. “Hear the beautiful music and get involved!” says developer Infinite Fermata.
The Four Seasons: A Vivaldi Storybook features a kid-friendly arrangement of one of the most beloved pieces of classical music, coupled with “loads of fun interactivity” with which children can make geese sing, or squirrels fly. Read More
This portable folding booster seat can “help mom keep baby’s feeding surface clean and sanitized,” Fisher-Price says, “but has all the other features moms and toddlers need.”
There’s a removable tray, with a snap-on cover that is sized to fit most toddler plates. Read More
As a mother of two girls, I look for books with female protagonists who aren’t limited by our culture’s definition of “feminine.” Pink and glitter are part of my daily life, and there’s nothing wrong with that; but I feel it’s important to share books with them that feature girls doing things, not girls doing circumscribed girly things. Read More
Hi Jennifer,
For as long as I remember, I planned on giving all my children names which are anagrams of my name, Adina. I named our first baby boy Aidan.
I’m expecting my second baby in January, so I don’t know the sex yet. Read More
Hi Jennifer,
Your site has been my most visited site recently.
My wife and I are expecting a baby boy this fall (first child). However we got into a bit of confusion over a name we initially chosen. Read More
Hi Jennifer!
I have a little boy Noah Benjamin. I never thought when I was pregnant that Noah could be shortened but he has become Nono, No and Nose to pretty much everyone, including myself!
My real question is when I have my second boy what to name him? Read More
Hi Jennifer,
I found an Irish name I really like – Eoin – Irish form of John. My problem is I have no idea how to pronounce it. I think it might be pronounce like Ian, but have no real idea. Read More
Yes, it’s another online project to develop another wearable device for a baby… but this one specifically takes advantage of — get this — dirty diapers.
How? Well, as the developer Pixie Scientific says, “Kidneys filter specific solutes from blood into urine. Read More
What’s old is new again, and this “reboot” of the classic Pippi Longstocking stories is sure to catch the interest of young readers. Pippi Fixes Everything is one of a series of books that originally existed as comics from the 1950s and were recently translated to English for the first time. Read More
We don’t recommend training your toddler to kick whales, but Infantino says “babies will love kicking their feet and watching the soft sea creatures sway.”
The Wonder Whale Kicks and Giggles Gym comes with a water-filled pat mat, a tummy time bolster, and four linkable activity toys for “baby-activated fun.” It all makes for “a playful way to help improve motor skills and teach cause-and-effect,” the company adds. Read More
