Cute leggings = a better day. It’s common core mathematics. Being pregnant is an exciting time, but it also comes with its fair share of challenges. One of those challenges is finding comfortable, stylish clothes that fit your ever-growing bump. Especially when you’re looking for activewear and loungewear. That’s where maternity leggings come in. Even if you’re a leggings connoisseur when you’re not pregnant, rocking that beautiful belly changes everything—even your favorite, feel-like-they-were-made-for-you pair might feel, dare we say it?, uncomfortable.
While some may argue that leggings aren’t pants, we beg to differ—especially when you’re sporting a baby bump. We’ve rounded up the best maternity leggings on the market, so you can stay comfortable and stylish throughout your pregnancy. From buttery soft fabrics to supportive waistbands, these leggings will make you forget you’re even wearing pants (in the best way possible). Leggings that fit your growing bump (and post-baby bod) while making you look and and feel awesome are always an excellent motivator. Read on for our top picks for supportive and super comfortable maternity leggings.
Storq Signature Leggings
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Yesss, this is what we want to be rocking during and after pregnancy. Soft and stretchy leggings with a curve-hugging fit and a waist panel that falls mid-bump, is high-waisted when we're not bumping, and can be worn folded down whenever we want. Wear these to work out, when you're lounging or running errands, even if you're recovering from a C-section. Sizes: XS-4X. Buy these on their own or save money with an awesome bundle that includes a nursing sports bra and bike shorts.
Beyond Yoga Spacedye Love the Bump Midi Maternity Legging
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Designed to be worn below or over the bump, these midi leggings let you choose the level of support and coverage you need that day. The fabric is quick-drying, moisture-wicking and offers UV protection, so it keeps you dry and comfortable in all weather and all sorts of workouts.
Worth the splurge if you plan to work out on a regular basis. These moisture-wicking, sustainable leggings come in a four-way stretch fabric to allow a full range of motion. They feature a contoured panel you can wear over your bump or folded down beneath it for maximum versatility, and they provide gentle support to the lower back. Sizes: XS-XL. Color: black.
A super stretchy, seamless maternity legging made from recycled fishing nets that’s ultra-lightweight, versatile and perfect for all-day lounging, running errands, or postpartum. Available in 5 colors, 2 lengths, and sizes XXS-6XL.
Skims' soft, second skin fabric that stretches with your growing belly—without losing its shape. They feature a 2-ply construction to prevent sheerness and a high-rise, elastic waist. Available in sizes XXS-4XL.
Zella Mamasana Studio Luxe High Waist Maternity Leggings
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Calling all Zella fans: The brand's maternity leggings have a stretchy, supportive panel to cover your bump and are made from a moisture-wicking fabric that keeps you cool and comfortable. Sizes: XXS-XXL.
These aren’t technically maternity leggings, so why do moms-to-be love them so much? The fabric! The buttery soft Nulu fabric of these Lululemons is stretchy and doesn’t feel tight, even when your belly is busting out of all of your other clothes. Best of all, you’ll get lots of wear out of them after pregnancy too. Available in a ton of colors and sizes 0-20.
The Belly Bandit Maternity Support Leggings feature a customizable waistband to give you the best fit. Not only are they super comfortable and super soft, but they also help give your baby bump some extra support with their underbelly ribbed paneling, smoothing you from the waist down, too. Available in 3 colors and sizes S-XL.
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Here’s a hint: a pizza cutter can be used for more than just pizza
When it comes to feeding a crew of hungry kids, we’ve never met a shortcut we didn’t like. This is why, it being the season of busy weeknights and early bedtimes, we want to give you as many cooking hacks (scooped from resourceful parents everywhere) as possible. From meal-prep advice to the easiest way to get an egg that peels with ease, here are 36 clever food and cooking shortcuts that’ll save you tons of time.
Pizza Cutter for Herbs
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Having fresh herbs in the house is nice for creating marinades, dressings, and more, but finely chopping those herbs can be difficult. The good news is, there’s a way to make the process easy. Place the herbs on a cutting board, and roll a pizza cutter through them. Don't worry about cutting in a perfect line, just roll through the bunch as many times as you want.
The skin of a mango is pretty thick, and the peeling process usually involves careful knife skills. We found another way to get that pesky skin off with ease. All you need to do is slice the mango in half and grab a tall glass. Using the rim of the glass, get between the skin and the fruit at the bottom of the slice. Push down, and the skin will slide right off. Voila! You've got a perfectly peeled mango.
If your onions are on the verge of burning, throw an ice cube into the pan. It'll evaporate quickly and give the veggies a hint of moisture to avoid being overcooked.
Have you ever just chopped half a stalk of celery or bulb of cauliflower, and had to put it back in the fridge where it immediately starts to wilt? If you want to keep your partially chopped veggies fresh, we recommend putting them right in the freezer. This locks in the freshness, and they’ll be ready to jump into the frying pan after a little defrosting time.
Shred Chicken in Your Food Processor
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From tacos to salads, casseroles, and beyond, shredded chicken is a staple for family meals. But shredding it all by hand or with a pair of forks can take forever! Amazingly, there’s a quick fix for that—just toss boiled or baked chicken breasts in your mixer, and you’ll have expertly shredded chicken in seconds.
Put Water in Your Microwave to Preserve the Moisture
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Whether it’s leftovers or meal-prepped treats, your microwave is a powerful tool. But you’re always at risk of drying out your food when you use it. We’ve got a simple way to avoid that. Toss a glass of water into the microwave with your food to give it a little extra moisture.
Freeze Sauce in Ice Cube Trays
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We’re all about making cooking easier. With this meal-prep hack, you’ll be able to create perfectly portioned sauces days or weeks in advance and use them whenever you want. Just mix up your favorite sauces, put the liquid in your ice trays and freeze. Keep the portions frozen until you're ready to use them.
From fries to mashed potatoes and chips, everybody LOVES potatoes. But, for a lot of recipes, peeling the potatoes is a must, and using a potato peeler or knife can be time-consuming and difficult. We have an easy fix! Boil the potatoes, let them cool, and the skin will peel off in seconds.
Do you hate cleaning cookie sheets? We know that cleaning them can be difficult because the grease and grime are baked in deep. Using a silicone baking sheet, which makes removing all of your tasty morsels as easy as pie, will change your life. We like this one.
Your filet of salmon will stay intact much easier if you line it with slices of lemon. Plus, the juices will seep up, making a flavorful dinner. See one of our favorite recipes here.
Put Marshmallows in Your Brown Sugar
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Brown sugar is a baking necessity for cookies, cupcakes, and pies, but unlike white sugar, it can dry out very quickly, which means you’ll be stuck breaking up hard blobs of sugar when you want to use it. But, there’s an easy fix for this. All you need to do is throw a few marshmallows into the airtight container with your brown sugar to conserve the moisture and make it easy to scoop.
Strawberries are healthy and delicious. But chopping the green tuffs off the top of every piece of fruit takes so long! Use this fun trick to get them off without a knife: Take a straw and push it from the bottom of the fruit to the top in one swift motion—it'll pop those little green leaves right off.
Flatten Ground Meat
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No matter how hard you try, it seems like there’s never enough freezer space. We have a fun way to help you create extra room. Take your ground beef out of its package, put it in a Ziploc bag, flatten it, and put it back in the freezer; you'll be surprised by the extra open space. You can also write the expiration dates on the bags to make sure your meat is always fresh.
Let’s face it, chopping fresh corn is a pain, mostly because the kernels get all over the counter. But there’s a way to make sure it never happens again. Grab your bundt cake tin, flip it upside down, stand the corn up in the middle, and slice the kernels off; they’ll fall perfectly into that round tin, so cleaning up is a breeze!
Slicing and dicing are a big part of cooking, which means you’re always reaching for the cutting board. But it’s important to make sure that it isn’t slipping and sliding all over the place, so make it stable by putting a damp dishtowel underneath it. It'll keep it in place and make clean-up even easier.
Cupcake Liner Catches Popsicle Drips
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Popsicles are a childhood fave, but they can turn into a bit of a sticky mess. Prevent all of that dripping by slipping cupcake liners onto the bottom of your kids' popsicles. Slide the liner up so that it cups the bottom of the popsicle to make sure it catches all of those little drips.
Cheesecake is a dessert that kids and parents love, but cutting it equally can be difficult. Well, we've got an easy way to slice it perfectly every time. Try using dental floss. Just make sure the dental floss is unscented, so you don’t get a minty surprise with your dessert.
Grate Your Butter
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Softened butter is a staple for all bakers out there, but putting solid butter in the microwave isn’t always the best way to get that soft consistency you're looking for. Try grating it with a cheese grader instead.
Use White Bread on Your Birthday Cake
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Birthday cake is yummy, but when the party’s over, you're left with half a cake that'll be stale by tomorrow. What if there was a way to preserve this delectable sugar overload? Try putting slices of white bread on the interior sections of the cake where you cut into it—the bread locks in moisture.
No matter what time of year it is, you can always use cookie cutters. And they can be used for much more than just cookies. You can also use them to create pancakes or eggs with designs like flowers, cartoon characters, and more.
Oatmeal is a warm alternative to cold cereal, but it does take a little more time to make in the morning. Try using your rice cooker to make the oatmeal instead. This way, you don’t need to worry about watching, stirring or remembering to turn off the stove. Just put everything inside, and within minutes you’ve got scrumptious oatmeal.
An apple corer/slicer can instantly transform a plain potato into everyone's favorite side. That's right, you can make homemade fries in a snap with a utensil you may already have in your kitchen drawer. Grandma's Brief has all the delicious details.
Freeze Herbs in Ice Trays
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Want fresh basil, thyme, and rosemary all year long? No problem. This cooking hack is worthy of Martha Stewart, sans the effort. Just put fresh herbs in ice trays, add oil, and freeze. Freezing the herbs in oil also prevents them from turning brown or getting that dreaded freezer burn.
Wedges are so 2022. No, not the ones you wear on your feet; those are still fabulous. We're talking about watermelon wedges. Instead of slicing the melon into wide wedges that inevitably get juice all over everyone's face and chin, cut the fruit in half, then slice it in a grid. You'll get evenly sized slices that each have just enough rind on the bottom for little hands to grab.
It is a literal Egg McMuffin. Nick of Macheesmo shows us how to make a breakfast sandwich even more amazing by simply baking the eggs in a muffin tin. Best part? You can add other ingredients to the eggs (think spinach, ham, cheese) and then freeze the whole thing for busy on-the-go mornings. Find the original recipe here and the updated version here.
Pop grapes into the freezer for a sweet and crunchy treat that tastes like candy. A refreshing snack any time of the year, this is also a great way to make sure you always have fruit on hand.
Talk about having a “why didn’t I think of that” moment. If your kids are anything like ours, then you probably go through a few water cups every day. Cut down on needless dishes with this awesome cup hack from Dana over at Made Everyday.
Use your noodle: Cut up spaghetti, linguine, and ramen with scissors. Smaller bites and shorter bits will ease frustration at the dinner table and make after-dinner clean-up easier.
You like the idea of making PB&J (or some "other butter" and jelly) ahead of time but don't really know how to make a good freezer version. Good news! One Good Thing by Jillee explains the how-toand shows you how to seal that sandwich—no fancy gear needed.
A brilliantly simple idea from The Nourishing Gourmet, swap out plastic baggies or even bulky reusables in favor of a biodegradable coffee filter. Psst! If you’ve gone Keurig, we’re betting you’ve got a box of these collecting dust somewhere in your kitchen.
Having a stash of snacks is a must for every parent. But, having a bunch of different canisters, bags, and boxes on hand is difficult for travel and storage. Well, we’ve got the perfect hack for you! Try using silicone ice cube trays as snack trays for at home or on car trips.
Use Binder Clips in the Fridge and Freezer
If you need an easy way to keep all of your favorite munchies fresh in the fridge, may we suggest binder clips? Yes, you read that right. Grab some binder clips, and clip all of your bags of food directly onto the rungs of each shelf. This saves space and keeps everything nice and fresh. This works for bags in the freezer as well.
We’ve got recommendations for car camping tents, backpacking tents, and even tents that will help your kids nap (fingers crossed!)
With summer inching its way in and vacation plans getting locked in, now is the perfect time to pick out your next family tent and plan a campout. We’ve got recommendations for car camping tents, backpacking tents and even extra dark tents that will help your kids nap (fingers crossed!). Camping with kids can be an awesome experience that is only made better with a little planning. Scroll through and get ready for your next outdoor adventure!
If you are stressed about setting up your tent by yourself, fear not! This is definitely the easiest tent setup we've come across and that's saying a lot. Bonus: you have openings on both sides of the tent so you won't wake your camping partner when you get up to make the coffee in the morning.
While many families like multiple doors to allow easy access to the tent, those with little campers might want to consider this single-door option from Kelty to keep the comings and goings to a minimum. The Kelty Tallboy comes in four- and six-person sizes and, as the name implies, has a very tall interior of 70 inches (72 in the six-person) that's perfect for getting the kids dressed in the morning. The reinforced fiberglass poles and color-coded scheme make for a sturdy and easy-to-use setup.
You'll love this barrel-shaped tent because it is sturdy when the wind kicks up and super easy to set up and take down. Two large doors make in-and-out access easy and color-coded poles mean you can totally assign set up to the tweens.
Best Introduction to Backpacking Tent for Families
We love this new backpacking tent from NEMO as it is spacious, includes a footprint and has a great price point. Two doors and vestibules provide easy access and gear storage. Light Pockets™, duffel storage bag and gear pockets complete the package. Add on a Pawprint, and you can bring your four-legged friend along without worrying about your pup's paws wrecking your floor.
This tent comes in 2-, 4- and 6-person options (we recommend sizing up to allow room for your gear). The covered vestibule allows for extra storage space.
Start your camping trip off right with this easy-to-set-up tent from Coleman. We love the added dark room technology that keeps out 90% of the sunlight. This is key for families with little ones who still need to nap during the sunny hours of the day (which is almost impossible with a regular tent). It also helps during the summer months when the sun doesn't go down until much later. An added benefit is that the dark room technology will keep your tent much cooler by blocking the sun's rays during the heat of the day.
The Blacktail Hotel from Big Agnes is a do-everything tent offered at an accessible price. It's light enough for the backcountry and strong enough for the front country. The Blacktail Hotel's fly doubles the living space of the tent—giving your family, your gear and your dog more than enough space.
This six-person dome tent features a separate screen room for insect-free lounging and extra sleeping space. We love it for summer camping because there is ample ventilation to keep it cool while you sleep. Two queen air mattresses and gear have plenty of room in the main compartment, and set up is intuitive due to the Fast Pitch™ system.
Look at the tent's floor space when deciding what size to purchase. A tent that sleeps four is going to sleep four pretty tightly (often alternating head to foot). If you want space for gear and air mattresses you will likely want to increase the size of your tent.
Practice setting up your tent in advance. There's nothing worse than arriving at a campsite late in the day or in the dark and having no idea how to set up your tent.
Think about what extras you might need for your tent. Does your tent come with a footprint? Should you bring a tarp to put underneath to keep the moisture out? Extra tent pegs and a rubber mallet always help with tent setup, especially on a firm surface.
Weatherproof your tent before you go. Water resistant is not the same as waterproof. Apply seam sealer to keep water out of your tent.
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One of the loveliest elements of the holiday season, the Christmas tree, can lose its luster pretty quickly once the new year arrives. Good news! The city’s Mulchfest program makes it easy for you to recycle your Christmas tree and do some good for the city’s parks and young trees. Here’s how to get rid of your Christmas tree and do a little green good this year. (Plus: the last day for sanitation tree pickup and recycling!)
Treecycle it: MulchFest2021
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MulchFest is back! NYC’s own “TREECYCLE” tradition is taking place from December 26, 2021 to January 9, 2022. Last year the city mulched more than 29,000 trees, and it's pumped to set a new record for 2022!
Bring your tree (free of all decorations, netting and wrapping) and it will be recycled into wood chips to nourish trees and plants on NYC streets and gardens. Drop it off at one of the many Mulchfest locations around the city (there are many in every borough), or bring it on "Chipping Weekend", January 8 and 9, to see your tree reduced to bits live.
Bonus: If your own backyard needs some sprucing up, you can get a free bag of mulch to take home with you after your tree is chipped. (Locations marked with an asterisk have mulch for the taking.)
Spread the Love — and the Mulch! Feel like spreading some of that green love around? You and the kids can volunteer to add that awesome mulch to city trees. (The mulch helps protect young trees, shrubs and garden beds from the winter cold, helps plants retain moisture and provides a nice decorative touch.) Sound like the green, civic activity your family's been seeking? Events are happening in all boroughs on weekends in January. Click here to see locations, dates, and times and to register! (And remember, dress warmly, wear closed-toe shoes and a mask!)
Kick it To the Curb — and Still Recycle It!
Dates for Department of Sanitation Pick-Up Bring your tree down for curbside pick-up by the Department of Sanitation from January 6-15. Trees will be recycled into compost for NYC’s public spaces (parks, gardens, etc.). Be sure to remove all decorations from the tree and do not place the tree in a plastic bag.
Note: trees left curbside with holiday decorations of any kind remaining on them will be collected as garbage. If your metal or plastic imitation tree has worked its last holiday season, dispose of it with your normal recycling and it's off your hands.
Have Someone Else Do the Heavy Lifting — and Still Recycle It!: Removal Services
If you’re unable to physically take your tree down to the curbside or to a MulchFest chipping location or drop-off site, don’t worry. Services like NYC Trees can come to your home, remove the tree, and take it directly to a recycling location for you. Starting at $80 for a four-to-five-foot tree, NYC Trees makes the tree removal process (and clean up!) about as easy as it gets. (If you want them to take off your lights, ornaments, etc. expect to pay more.)
Soft, warm, comfortable pajamas are the key to sleeping in heavenly peace this winter. Whether you want bamboo or cotton, cool prints or solids, you’ll find your favorite winter PJs for your sleeping beauty right here.
We love this unisex shirt and pants combo with faded stars. It's made from soft, 100% cotton and also comes in powder pink, gray and black. Sizes range from 0-3 to 18-24 months.
Say yippie for the zippies from Little Sleepies. They're made with soft bamboo-viscose fabric that regulates with the temperature to keep kids comfortable, and the foldover cuffs mean you can switch between footed sleeper and footless romper. The 18m size and smaller also feature foldover mittens to stop unintentional scratching. Sizes include preemie, newborn and up.
Skin-to-skin contact with your baby is key to bonding with your baby, and Bonsie's innovative footies, rompers and baby bags make that special time easier thanks to their clever construction. The top part of the outfit features two layered flaps that fasten together with a hook and loop. Unfasten them to expose baby's chest and belly during nursing, snuggling and chilly days. You'll definitely want these for your newborn.
Made with 100% organic cotton and flat seams, these jammies are the cream of the crop. Comfy ribbed cuffs keep them in place, while the two-way zipper makes for the easiest diaper changes. Did we mention the unique artists prints? You can currently shop styles for Los Angeles, Chicago, New York and Texas.
MORI makes some of the softest kid pajamas we've tried. These Baby Bear Pajamas are made from a bamboo and organic cotton blend with a little stretch for a cozy and comfortable fit for your little cub. There are poppers on the crotch and back for easy on/off and diaper changes.
The soft bamboo rayon fabric is the secret sauce of these zippered footie pajamas. The fabric stretches and breathes, helping babies sleep soundly. These zippered footies are available in sizes from preemie to 24 months and 24 gorgeous colors (pastels, jewel tones, neutrals and more), you're guaranteed to find one you and your baby will love.
Dressed-up owls adorn this adorable zip onesie, which comes with convertible footies and mittens you can fold up or down. Double zippers make sleepy diaper changes easier, and the temperature-regulating fabric (viscose from bamboo with 5% spandex) is soft, durable and eco-friendly. Created by parents for their baby girl (mom is the co-founder of skincare line GLAMGLOW) with designs by pop artist Donald Robertson, Gracyn Sky jammies are bright, bold and luxurious to wear.
For this capsule pajama collection, Clover Baby & Kids partnered with three independent female artists of color to create four designs that celebrate inclusivity. The four bold patterns (named pride, love, unity and peace), were created by Brooklyn-based artist Lo Harris, Meera Lee Patel of Nashville, and LA's Blair Paysinger. Each pattern comes in two-piece sets and zip footies.
The Convertible Pajama is a game-changer in the diaper-changing world. The bottom of these footie pajamas has an inseam zipper (no snaps!) to make swapping a diaper easier, while keeping baby mostly covered and cozy. To keep kids comfortable, the soft bamboo-rayon fabric regulates body temperature, wicks moisture and is hypoallergenic for sensitive baby skin. This super cute sleeper comes in three neutral colors and patterns, and in sizes to fit newborns up to 24 months.
Just in time for the chilly winter months, Zutano recently released a line of organic cotton pajamas (Big Bear theme pictured above; check out the entire collection). Choose from oh-so-soft and stretchy two pieces and one-piece zippered sleepers. All picks are eco-friendly, GOTS certified 100% organic cotton without any lead, phthalates or flame retardant chemicals.
Baby and children’s sleepwear brand Westyn Baby uses super-soft fabrics in creamy pastel colors. What could be more soothing and gentle on baby’s delicate skin? The PJ materials are lightweight and breathable so your little one doesn’t overheat, and there are no irritating tags to deal with. These long-sleeve sets come in seven beautiful shades.
In addition to eco-friendly activewear for babies and toddlers, Lark Adventurewear also has baby sleepwear like the Ultimate Zip Footie for sleeping and lounging around the house. The company uses moisture-wicking technology to keep sweaty babies comfy and cool no matter what. The footie provides full coverage and is designed with grippy feet for when your little one starts walking.
The best part of waking up early (gee thanks, baby) is this Bacon and Eggs Footie. The onesie comes in two colors (petal and haze) and is made with a long-lasting viscose-spandex blend that allows for lots of tossing and turning in the crib, and then playing around the breakfast table the next morning.
Any parent worth their salt knows why Hanna Andersson PJs are so popular: They’re comfortable, have bold prints, and they last forever! The Baby Zip Sleeper in Organic Cotton comes in a number of prints: flowers, dinosaurs, hearts, animals, fruits, trucks and more. And it maintains its softness and bright colors after washing.
Another modern classic—at a great price, Burt’s Bees organic cotton zipped pajamas have a roomy fit and non-slip grips on the bottom of the feeties so baby doesn't slip. Expect a smart design with a protective snap-tab zipper cover and interior zipper guard. Fits babies up to 9 months and comes in pink, light green, heather gray and navy blue.
Quilted sleepers can be hard to come by, but Baby Deedee has them in a bevy of colors with warm footies and zippers, including one in between the legs for easier diaper changes. Soft cotton fabric means these are a safe, flame-retardant-free alternative to fleece PJs, and non-skid soles keep your cruiser safe during any pre- or post-sleep exploring.
Primary is your best bet for best-in-class basics. These organic ring-spun cotton pajamas come in a rainbow of beautiful colors—and in matching adult sizes! The fit on babies is snug for safety, and sizes 9 months and up come with non-skid soles. They come in cute stripes and seasonal colors, as well as in a romper style (no feet).
We are deep in the throes of summer, which means moms are navigating hot and sweaty days. When you’re ready to sit down for some self-care, make sure you are grabbing from some of these editor-picked products. From face masks made from refreshing summer fruits and vitamin-packed body serum, to sunscreen that doesn’t feel sticky, these face and body products will have you sailing through summer.
Soo'Ae Food Story Masks
When you use a Soo'Ae mask, you can rest assured the products are natural. Each one is made with vegan ingredients, is cruelty free and comes in eco-friendly packaging. We love the Food Story collection, which includes options like pomegranate, kiwi, pineapple and banana.
You don't even need a sunburn to enjoy Olita's spray body serum! Spritz on this light oil spray to get a shot of moisture from a blend of Vitamin E and plant extract oils that is never greasy.
Yes, you're a mom and you're still getting zits! But now you can simply cover them with Ollie Belle's dot patches. The FDA-registered acne patches conceal those pimples and even small wounds to promote natural healing and skin regeneration.
Perfect Image Sea Whip Cucumber Detox Soothing Gel
As much as we try and avoid them, sunburns happen. Thankfully, the ingredients in this Sea Whip gel help minimize irritation. Together with cucumber, chamomile, oatmeal, this soothing gel promotes healing and reduces reddness and puffiness so you can skin can look better and feel better.
Goodbye, tangly ocean and pool hair! Daily Dose's leave-in conditioner gives you back the moisture you need, detangling and nourishing with just a few sprays.
Vegan and plant based, body products from SPRAISE bring the trifecta of luxurious scents, textures and nourishment together. We especially love that each product has an “Ode to Self” to remind you to see yourself on a daily basis. The light and airy fragrances like pomegranate, lemon ginger and coco mango make these the perfect products for summer.
Whether you're cooling off from a hot day at the beach or refreshing after a long flight, Masktini is here for you summer skin. The Woke Bae Whenever Moisture Spritz is made with apple and watermelon extract, hyaluaronic acid and marine isomers to help give you the glow you need, lock in hydration and plump away those wrinkles.
With five types of ceramides and lipids, this new daily-use serum from cocokind helps to create a barrier against the elements. Designed for all, use it any time of day for a bump in moisturizer and skin protection!
A new product from ILONA, this serum has two sides that combine to create a restorative skin product that's ideal for beating back summer's harsh rays, as well as intensifies cellular activity, helps with inflammation, and helps to maintain all-day hydration. With only a small pump of product gently massaged into the skin after cleansing at night, you'll be able to see an improvement in a week or so.
Pair it with the best-selling Crystal Skin Resurfacing cream. It's got tiny granules of micro-surfacing crystals, that when scrubbed into your face, immediately offer a brighter, clearer complexion. And, since you only need to use the cream once or twice a week, a jar will last you for months.
The Beauty Tailor is proud to bring lipsticks that are cruelty, paraben and sulfate free AND vegan. Not only do they offer tons of ready-to-wear shades, but you can also design your own custom lipstick, too!
Sunscreen is super important for summer (and always). We love this option as it is 50 SPF, feels super light on the skin and doesn't drip into your eyes as you sweat.
Summer can be a doozy––that's why we love this multi-correctional essence. It's made with stem cells, peptides, anti-antioxidants and hyaluronic acid that ultimately protect skin from UV blue light.
Summer is the perfect time to embrace the light appeal of lip gloss. The collection from Wonder Femme packs all the neutrals you'll need to instantly jazz up your outfit, without going overkill. Each one contains ingredients like Brown Algae Kelp, Golden Seaweed, Vitamin E and Jojoba to give you moisture on the go.
A clean beauty pioneer, award-winning natural product innovator, and the creator of several cause-driven skincare brands, Kim is featured by Goop, Vogue, Vanity Fair, and more...
Perhaps you’ve heard of facial gua sha, using a gentle yet firm pressure that’s effective for de-puffing, uplifting, and toning. No matter your age, gua sha promotes important healing beneath the skin, and effectively helps a wide range of issues— from allergies and inflammation to immune strengthening, skin toning, and more. Skin is our first line of defense against the impacts of temperature, toxins, and bacteria. Gua sha helps balance the skin’s immune function, so it can work better as the mighty protective barrier it’s designed to be.
The BEB Gua Sha Method, which is specialized for prenatal, postnatal, and baby care, encourages mindful emotional
connections while improving the vital functions of skin. Our method honors the skin as our largest organ and enhances its sensory powers to facilitate the health and healing that makes us feel balanced, connected, and calm.
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Our stone is heart-shaped rose quartz, called the “love” stone that builds trust, harmony, and self-worth. It fits comfortably in your hand and mimics the curves of breast and body. Our Soothing Serum and Nurturing Oil, recommended for use with the gua sha tool, are 100% free of harsh chemicals and 101% full of love and ingredients to feed your baby’s skin from the outside in.
To begin your journey with gua sha for pregnancy or baby, you only need:
YOUR BABY OR BELLY
SOOTHING SERUM
NURTURING OIL
OUR ROSE QUARTZ GUA SHA STONE
gua sha for pre & postnatal care
Stimulating microcirculation right beneath the skin is ideal to treat and prevent many key concerns during and after pregnancy. The BEB Gua Sha Method of massage can help with:
STRETCH MARKS
C-SECTION SCARS
ENGORGED BREASTS
MUSCLE ACHES & PAINS
IMMUNE CHALLENGES
HEADACHES (even migraines)
COLDS AND FLUS
SKIN PROBLEMS
LOW BACK PAIN
INFLAMMATION
ALLERGIES
NAUSEA
INSOMNIA
CELLULITE
FATIGUE
AND MORE
lasting benefits of gua sha with baby
As a parent, you can help ease challenging emotional states by first practicing relaxing techniques with your baby when they’re little, then later showing your older child how to engage in soothing self-care like gua sha. With self-care as a normal part of your child’s health regime, they have calming, healing tools for everything life throws their way.
All you need to maximize the benefits of massage is the right technique, regular treatments, clean products, and good energy.
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Soothing & Nurturing Gua Sha Set
A Whole New Way to Gua Sha for Bumps & Babes
$128
Soothe, clear & replenish the skin with this probiotic, multi-benefit serum, nourishing oil and specialized rose quartz gua sha tool. Reduce sensitivity, create calm, and build lasting emotional connections with the BEB Organic skincare system.
Lock in moisture and encourage mindful emotional connections with this soothing, nutrient-rich skincare. Begin your gua sha journey with our specialized rose quartz gua sha tool to calm, replenish and moisturize delicate skin for both baby & mom.
Phytocura™ Enriched Replenisher to Calm and Smooth
$48
Replenish sensitive newborn skin with these rich moisture drops, featuring our signature PHYTOCURA™ Complex, a prized phytonutrient concentrate that blends precious cranberry oil with nourishing sunflower oil for brilliant hydration with 6000 other potent bioactive compounds. The luxurious yet light oil glides over skin for that healing touch, providing revitalizing moisture and skin-loving aminos that melt into skin for a smooth, soft finish. Chosen by America's top hospitals & birth centers for uncompromising safety standards, proven effectiveness, and an innovative approach to health. Newborn & Pregnancy safe. For face, body & scalp. Smells like a clean slate with the almost undetectable essence of freshly pressed cranberry oil. Free of synthetic fragrances & dyes.
Banish annoying skin problems like dry and rough skin patches with this potent yet gentle Soothing Serum. First developed for babies, it is the perfect solution to clear and balance skin at any age. Soothing Serum is a rose petal enriched multi-miracle worker, providing cooling comfort to instantly soothe irritated skin. It is packed with Phytocura™ Complex and works to optimize pH, restore healthy probiotics, speed up healing, and minimize scars. Ultra-effective elderberry, cypress, and myrrh help prevent blemishes and transform picky skin into a spotless look of picture-perfect health. For face, body & scalp. Smells like you’ve gathered a handful of fresh rose petals, punctuated by gems of calming marigold. Free of synthetic fragrances & dyes. Clinically proven allergen-free.
I know that there is a high level of suffering going on in the world, but I also know that being the only curly haired person in a family of straight haired people is the pits. My mother decided that the only way to control my curls was to put my hair in a ponytail and separate it into 2 braids, which quickly got me dubbed as “The Helicopter” on the playground, where the boys would ask me to spin my head around like a propeller. Once I hit middle school, the kids in school told me I was gross because I didn’t brush my hair. I acquiesced to peer pressure, started brushing after gym class, and was then deemed “The Bush” by the boys in my science class, who would see how many pencils they could get lodged in it. Between dry brushing, chemical straighteners, and general triangle head from the ages of 8-15, I grew up hating my hair.
After I figured out the benefits of conditioning, washing my hair as little as possible, and embracing the beautiful imperfections that curly hair offers, I vowed to make life easier for my curly headed kids! While my personal curly hair routine requires more products, I have a very simple wash and go routine that I use when on vacation that more closely mimics what I do for my kids’ hair. First and foremost: we rarely ever shampoo. Curly hair is very naturally dry, and dryness creates frizz. I deep condition my own hair twice a week, and if you have kids who can sit through 20 minutes of it I would highly recommend it! My boys do not fit into that category. That’s why a leave-in conditioner is so important! I simply do not ever leave the house without it in my hair. Once I went to Rhode Island and as I got out of the shower I realized that I had left mine at home, so I ran across the street to the CVS in hotel slippers and a towel, sprayed some into my hair, and ran back to finish getting ready. It’s that important!
Finally, the key to curly hair is embracing the fact that it will never look the same two days in a row, and that’s okay! People with straight hair love curly hair because of how perfectly imperfect it is, and you should too.
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Witch I Love Your Hair
Witchy Curl Magic In a Bottle
$24
Totally natural, made from spring water and essential oils, and perfect as a leave-in, refresher, or just to spray on your face and body when you need a mood boost! Perfect for kids who won't let you put anything in their hair - just mist them as they get out of the bath.
Yes you can brush curly hair - but only when it's wet!
$19.95
I love the Denman brush because it helps with tangles, even product application, and feels amazing on your scalp. Since we don't brush our hair when it's dry, your hair needs a good brushing to stimulate circulation at the scalp to promote hair growth and to get out all the hairs that have fallen in between washes. Plus, this brush is very easy to clean.
Cotton has tiny looped fibers that grab, pull, and split your hair follicles. And if you're like us and don't wet your hair everyday, sleeping on a normal cotton pillowcase adds to frizz and doesn't allow you to go as many days between washes. If you have kids who are wild sleepers, or just wild in general and don't let you do anything to control their tangles, this is a good passive option for keeping those curls frizz free!
Leave in conditioner will be your best friend! Don't leave home without it!
$12.99
Shea Moisture products are my go-to for curly hair. They are all natural, and they work fabulously for all different types of curls. This leave-in treatment is easiest for me and my kids because I can spray it while they try and wriggle away from me, and it really moisturizes their hair.
Plenty of evidence shows that swaddling, when used correctly, can be a tremendous way to promote safe sleeping. The Safe Sleep Guidelines from the American Association of Pediatrics are clear: swaddling helps to keep babies on their back, which is the ideal sleep position to assist in preventing SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). Since the guidelines also recommend that there be no blankets, pillows or bumper pads in the crib, your baby needs to be swaddled in a correct and optimal manner. Properly done, the swaddle will stay in place, keeping baby safe and comfortable.
Some of the other benefits of swaddling?
Improved sleep for baby and for parents Decreases the Moro startle reflex, in turn increasing REM sleep, which is vital for brain development. Reduces colic and fussiness: a happy baby is a calm baby. Prevents over-stimulation and helps your little one feel comforted by mimicking the comforts of the womb.
With these things in mind, here are some of the specifics on swaddling and what you should look for in an ideal swaddle.
Temperature-regulating fabric
Fabrics that retain too much heat will only be uncomfortable at best and dangerous for baby, at worst. A baby’s body isn’t yet set up to regulate their own temperature perfectly and their small size means that they can quickly become overheated. Look for a moisture wicking fabric—as you would find in some sportswear—that will keep baby warm and dry without overheating.
Moisture wicking fabrics pull perspiration away from the skin and through the fabric so it can evaporate, rather than remaining on the skin. This is important because if not wicked away, during cooler winter nights, sweat that cools on the skin can cause baby’s body temperature to drop. And in the heat of summer, if sweat is simply trapped, baby can quickly overheat. A good fabric will keep baby comfortable all year around. Please remember it is also important to confer with your pediatrician to determine the ideal temperature for the room where your little one will be sleeping.
Flexible fabric
While some people worry that swaddling can interfere with proper hip development, among other joints, what you need to look for is a swaddle with fabric that has enough give to allow the hip joints to move freely without interfering with the comfort and safety benefits of the swaddle.
Avoid swaddles that restrict hip movement, as they can result in your baby developing hip dysplasia. Your baby needs free range of motion in their hips and legs to keep their joint development on track. The swaddle needs to be tight at the torso, but not below. It can still be perfectly safe, if bands are used below baby’s feet.
Don’t forget to band
Banding the swaddle below the feet is absolutely necessary, even as your baby grows, to ensure a snug and secure fit. What you don’t want is the fabric rising during sleep, potentially covering your baby’s face and creating a suffocation risk. Banding the excess fabric below baby’s feet ensures this won’t happen.
BONUS! Banding the bottom of the swaddle makes midnight diaper changes a breeze! No need to unswaddle and disturb baby completely, with hands flailing: just take off the band and do a quick change, ninja style.
Swaddle sizing
A swaddle should fit so that your baby can have their shoulder above the top edge of the fabric when placed on the swaddle. This may seem a little counter-intuitive, as you might think that keeping the shoulder below the fabric line will keep baby more snuggly wrapped but this actually poses the risk of suffocation if the fabric ends up in your baby’s face. Keeping the swaddle below the shoulders also ensures that no constraint is put on the shoulder joints.
Ideally, you’re looking for one with a flexible fit that will grow with your baby, though remember that once your baby is rolling over from back to stomach—typically around four to five months old—it’s time to consider using a transition swaddle (with one or both arms out) or stop swaddling altogether.
Keep it tight
Loose swaddles can actually pose a danger in that it could come undone with baby’s movement, the result being that the child gets tangled up in it. From the point of view of the Safe Sleep Guidelines, a loosened swaddle is basically a blanket and therefore a no-no in the crib.
How tight is tight enough? You should still be able to slide your hand flat between your baby’s chest and the swaddle, but not more than that.
There is no doubt that swaddling is a perfect way to help your baby master sleeping comfortably and safely. Finding a swaddle that works for your baby is the key!
Hindi Zeidman is a former infant mental health clinician and the founder of Ollie Swaddle—The Smarter Swaddle that’s made better, feels better, and helps your baby sleep longer and better. The award-winning Ollie also help baby self-calm, reduces colic/fussiness, and prevents overheating through its special patented moisture wicking fabric.
When shopping for your little one are you bombarded with overtly gendered styles? Stitch Fix Kids is expanding its offerings with the launch of RUNWAY, an exclusive activewear brand that meets the needs of all children. The debut RUNWAY collection was designed to appeal to all kids, regardless of gender.
This collection was created in response to direct feedback from Stitch Fix Kids customers. RUNWAY is designed to push boundaries and build confidence, keeping kids focused on achieving their goals and unlocking their potential.
Stitch Fix leveraged client feedback and insights to inform the eye-catching color scheme and empowering messages incorporated across the line. Each piece is crafted with comfort in mind. With moisture-wicking and quick-dry technology, each activewear style, including tees, tanks, hoodies, shorts and leggings is made to keep pace with kids on the go.
The collection is available in sizes 2T–18. Prices range from $16–$28.
Every Kids Fix includes 8–12 items, making it easy for parents to stock up on head to-toe looks and shop less often. Offerings include playwear, activewear, outerwear, occasionwear, swimwear, footwear and more across a range of price points.
To shop the new RUNWAY collection and more kids styles, head to Stitch Fix Kids to schedule a Fix.
