Your little slugger can gear up and support their fave baseball team with the Cubcoats Sports Collection! These cute creations combine the comfy kids’ MLB sportswear with a new furry friend.
The two-in-one Cubcoats Sports Collection features fully functional hoodies, hidden inside team mascot toys. This means your baseball fanatic kiddo can support their fave team in a bear-y special way. Simply unzip the bear to reveal a team-branded hoodie. When your child is done wearing their team top, follow Cubcoats’ directions and roll the hoodie back into a bear.
Cuboats hoodies are officially licensed baseball apparel, with a line-up that includes your kiddo’s favorite major league team. Each plush toy/hoodie is made from soft-touch fleece and non-allergenic materials.
The hoodies are fully lined with a 60/40 cotton-polyester blend. Don’t worry if your child drips ketchup from their baseball park hot dog onto the hoodie or accidentally drops their bear on the way to a big game. These two-in-one bear/hoodie products are completely machine washable.
These zip-up hoodies retail for between $50 and $55, and are available in sizes 2T through kids 9-10, depending on the team. Some styles are sized up to 5-6 or 6-7. Visit the Cubcoats website for size availability and to order one for your youngest baseball fan.
This collection is wickedly awesome! The Disney Villains x Heidi Klum Collection features elevated and unexpected sportswear designs inspired by fan favorite Disney Villain characters like Hades, Ursula, Maleficent and The Evil Queen. The collection is available now exclusively on Amazon.
The collection was directed by Klum herself, drawing on her extensive background in high-fashion and love of Disney Villain characters. Throughout the design process, Klum integrated the bold graphic aesthetic of emerging streetwear trends with key story elements unique to the Disney Villains, ultimately creating a chic and chilling collection fit for the villainous in everyone.
The collection includes a number of effortlessly edgy styles, including essential graphic tees, fashion hoodies and tunics, sweatshirts, joggers and a bomber jacket. Design elements including glitchy overlays, glow in the dark effects and distinct front and back graphics featuring distorted imagery convey the sometimes chaotic, always enigmatic, personalities of the Disney Villain characters.
The Maleficent Eyes Skinny Sweatpants ($50) will have everyone doing double takes and turning green with envy at your comfortable and stylish look.
The iconic Cast Your Curse Bomber Jacket ($129) is the perfect statement piece. With classic appeal and a daring design, the jacket is sure to become an instant staple.
It’s Mando Monday and Columbia just announced its fifth collaboration with Star Wars. In December, you’ll be able to shop the special-edition Columbia Sportswear and Star Wars: The Mandalorian collection online and in select stores.
The five-piece lineup ranges from $40 to $300 and is rich in detail with fabrics that resemble the Mandalorian’s beskar armor and winks to storylines and characters. There are even secret messages written in the Mandalorian tongue, Mando’a. The collection includes an infant bunting inspired by The Child, kids jacket, heavyweight hoodie and gaiter and technical 3-in-1 jacket.
The Mandalorian Interchange Hybrid Jacket ($300) is inspired by Din Djarin’s armor and is constructed with a durable canvas and softshell construction with lightweight insulation and a powerful Omni-Heat™ 3D thermal-reflective lining. The Helmet Gaiter ($40) is made with water-resistant fabric, fleece lining, and stretchy soft shell construction. It comes with a coded message written in Mando’a on the fleece lining and a Mudhorn signet on the back label.
Keep your baby cozy in The Child Bunting ($50), with iconic ears and microfleece and ultra-soft Sherpa lining. Bigger kiddos can cuddle up with The Child Jacket ($75-$80), a water-resistant shell and Omni-Heat™ thermal-reflective lining, Sherpa fleece, a hood with stowable ears, a snackable Sorgan frog label, coded messages written in Mando’a, and a graphic screen print of the Child.
Finally, adults can layer up with the Heavyweight Hoodie ($120), a special-edition hoodie with a tonal Mando’a message.
Shop the new pieces at columbia.com/StarWars starting at 12:01 a.m. EST on Dec. 4 and at select Columbia-branded retail locations in the U.S.
With changing leaves, shorter days and an unconventional school year for some, it’s time to bring in clothes and gear that fit this new season (and your new normal—whatever that may be). Nike is here to help. With durable kids clothing and gear built for play, exploration and fun, Nike is your one-stop shop to revamp their fall wardrobe. From base layers, classic hoodies, oh-so-comfy shoes and everything in-between, scroll down for the 15 fresh fall picks from Nike you’ll want to buy right now.
Bonus: once you snag your fave fall looks from Nike, put them to good use. Hop on over to Nike PLAYlist, a great resource for parents looking for inspiration on ways to stay active and healthy with their kids. From innovative games you can play at home with household objects to fitness the whole family can do together, Nike PLAYlist is a curated content hub parents can visit to get ideas on ways to stay active with their kids. And just for the kids, Nike has curated an entire YouTube channel full of kid-centric episodes just for them. They’ll hear from their favorite sports stars, discover new fitness games to play and find new ways to get moving.
Nike Long-Sleeve T-Shirt
Fall is all about layers, which is why we love this long-sleeve t-shirt that will keep her warm and stylish, with a twist (literally). Use as a base layer underneath their fall coat and she’ll be warm no matter where her adventures take her.
Fall adventures call for a backpack they can store all their goodies, from snacks to extra layers. Turn to Nike’s Tanjun Backpack that does all of that and more, in style.
You can never have too many tees, especially if they’re as soft and versatile as this one. A favorite of ours, we love the color choices (available in 8 colors) and traditional design.
Your little kids pack their day with play. Ensure their feet are supported and protected with Nike Air Zoom Arcadia kicks, which feature a heel pull tab and hook-and-loop strap for easy-on, easy-off.
For a jacket that’ll take you from the mild fall days to the cooler winter ones, snag this Puffer Jacket that is made with synthetic down fill and guaranteed to keep her toasty all season long.
Cozy and comfortable is the name of the game when your little puts on this toddler crew and leggings set. Whether she’s virtual learning or out exploring on the weekend, she’s sure to be able to move, explore and be herself in this fresh style.
Hoodies are a staple of the fall and this one lives up to the hype. It’s made of French terry fabric making it lightweight enough to layer under a coat, but comfortable enough to wear on its own around the house.
Whether your kiddo is active or more of a sit-in-one-place type, Nike’s Sportswear pants fit the bill. Versatile enough for any activity, it’s no wonder these are only available in one color now (grab ‘em before it’s gone!).
We love these shoes for toddler and little kid feet. They’re flexible and forgiving for those who may not be confident walkers and runners. Add the soft cushioning and velcro, and the Nike Air Max Oketos are a must-have for fall fun.
The Nike Sportswear Windrunner Jacket will keep them protected through fall’s gusty winds. Bonus: the material consists of at least 75% recycled polyester fabric, making it a choice pick for those looking for more sustainable goods.
If he’s into sports or spending time active outdoors, he’ll need a suitable base layer. The Nike Pro Warm Training Top will provide warmth without the bulk.
Feel like you’re walking on clouds in the Nike Air VaporMax 2020. With strategically placed air units and a woven fabric that is breathable and supportive, your kids will be sprinting faster, playing harder and having more fun in these stylish kicks.
Layer these underneath shorts or wear them stand-alone for sports practice or parent-led PE. Kids will love that the Training Tights are stretchy, warm and breathable.
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.
Whether you’re gearing up for a new baby or shopping for your older tots, Giggle is a go-to destination for all your shopping needs. Giggle has relaunched its digital shopping site and added a new private label collection––and you’re going to want it all.
The newly revamped site has an even better selection of the best baby brands, featuring baby gear, toys and nursery decor. Keep scrolling to see just all the new offerings you’ll find on Giggle.
The product expansion includes a new private label collection which includes pajamas, cotton bibs, hats, towels and cashmere receiving blankets in sizes newborn to six. The layette and pajama collection features hand-drawn illustrations by a Brooklyn-based artist which can be personalized with names or monograms. The new line will also get an expansion in the fall.
“The choices for baby and kids’ gear and clothing can be overwhelming for parents,” says CEO Erin Moennich. “What parents want in their everyday items are products that are made with high-quality and safe materials and offered at a good value. Shopping for babies and kids should be fun, so we focus on providing colorful items that bring a smile to parents and kids alike.”
In addition to the private label, Giggle will continue to stock the best go-to baby brands thanks to partnerships with sportswear brand Terez, jeweler Alexa Leigh, clothing lines Meme Chose, Lucky Jade, Disco Panda, accessories brands le Sportsac, Lele Sadoughi and more to create exciting exclusive products or Mommy & Me capsule collections.
“We take great pride in all the brands and products we offer at Giggle,” says Moennich. “In keeping with the brand’s roots, we know parents are busy and stretched for time and space, so we only offer products that are truly leaders in their respective categories. We want to be the online destination where parents can trust that every item has been vetted with our critical lens. We do not offer 15 different brands of teething toys. We offer a curated selection of items that we know all parents and kids will love.”
You can shop the new collection and all of Giggle’s offerings here.
Back-to-school shopping can be a tad overwhelming, are we right? And having the kids dress independently on a busy morning? A little daunting, for sure. Make it easier on everyone with a fashionable solution: a capsule wardrobe! We have the step-by-step guide you need to mix and match the right number of comfy, basic kids’ outfits. Scroll down to get started.
Step 1: Empty Closets and Drawers We may not be able to follow Marie Kondo’s “KonMari” method to a T, but we can definitely manage a productive start with clearing out closets and dressers and taking an honest look at ALL. THE. CLOTHES. You’ll have an easier time seeing all that the kids really don’t wear anymore or have never really worn in the first place. And you won’t want to put all of it back.
Step 2: Weed the Wardrobe Okay, it’s time to part ways with whatever isn’t going to end up in a capsule. Weed out the little worn as well as the outgrown, stained, or what can be otherwise donated, passed down or consigned. Pack it all up in respective bags, and get it out of the way. Hooray! You should now be able to see most of what you’ll be working with.
Step 3: Divide by Seasons Okay, while we want you to aspire to the capsule, we will totally let you have two—one that can cover spring and summer attire and one for fall and winter. Deal? We are also giving passes to swimming or other sportswear, winter accessories, and dress-up duds and costumes because imaginations need styling too (You’ll have plenty of space leftover to organize these remainders.)!
photo: courtesy Primary
Step 4: Conquer the Capsules Once you’ve narrowed that one massive mound down to two workable piles, it’s time for a little more math. There are various schools of thought on the ideal clothing ratio, but we think you should be able to complete an awesome everyday capsule with:
5-7 tops
4-5 bottoms
1-2 dresses/fancy duds
1-2 sweaters/hoodies
1 jacket
3-4 shoes
2-3 pajamas
Lay out your options on the bed or floor and see what works with what. Choose tops that coordinate with any bottom or vice versa. And be sure to keep your kid’s absolute favorite dress or shirt (the ones worn nearly every day anyway). Ideally, shoes will work across the board as well, be they boots, sneakers, or sandals. Add leftovers to those respective bags.
photo: courtesy Youth Independent Party
Step 5: Fill in Blanks So you’ve got it all narrowed down and realize you don’t have a sweatshirt that will fit for fall? Or there’s no way those handed-down T-shirts will make it through another season for a younger sibling? Rely on quality brands that cover the basics and shop those blanks without breaking the bank. Here are a few of our favorites:
Primary: Ideal for a capsule wardrobe, it’s committed to being free from “logos, slogans & sequins,” which is a big part of its charm and compatibility. Out of their stable of bright separates designed to be mixed and matched (and in many cases gender neutral), we particularly love their baseball tees ($16), pocket skirts ($12), and classic cardi sweaters ($24) and hoodies ($20).
Youth Independent Party: Made in Long Beach, CA of sustainable materials, this brand (nickname: YIP), is full of basics for kids ages 1 to 10 and encourages them to express their independent style. Upcycled and well made, these frocks will also go the distance, making some of these pieces suitable for growing with your kids from one capsule to the next. The gathered neck top ($12) can work as a slightly oversized dress layered over leggings before you use it as a straight top. Same goes for the kanga pocket sweatshirt ($20).
Madewell and Crewcuts:Did you hear?! Madewell teamed up with Crewcuts on a “matching mini collection” and it’s all kinds of adorable and versatile. Shop one of several looks for you and the kids online to check out the various ways its strawberry embroidered jean jacket ($69.50), for example, can be styled—surely inspiring capsule combos of your own.
photo: via Boden
Boden: If you want a similarly higher-end option for boys, too, catch a Boden sale. Its Breton collection, with bold stripes and fun color combos, is particularly capsule-friendly (the darling matching satchels their clothes come in make great storage bags too!)
Target: The price is definitely right when it comes to Target’s kids’ collections. When you stock up, you can often snag a BOGO deal, Target gift card, or extra Cartwheel discount in the process, too. And it’s a fun way to mix in a little flair with solid basics, whether it’s Junk Food Boy’s Mickey Mouse Short Sleeve T-Shirt ($12) or Cat & Jack’s Leggings Pants in rainbow stripe ($6). Target is also a great place to get a wide array of kids’ shoes for a song. So with little feet growing bigger seemingly overnight, you can make affordable seasonal sole upgrades.
photo: via Target
Step 6: Organize Leftover Space Now, take a few steps back and admire all that hard-earned negative space! Without crammed closets and over-stuffed drawers, you should be able to hang the entire capsule in one quadrant of the closet or file it away in one dresser drawer. With a smart re-use of newfound free space, you’ll also be less inclined to fill things back up with more clothes! Here are some inspiring ideas:
Store your off-season capsule within reach, should the weather throw you a curveball.
Give the linen closet room to breathe by putting kids’ bedding and towels in their own closets.
If you always intend to rotate toys out so the kids don’t get bored with what’s out and about, use closet space to do so. You won’t have to dig into storage every time you want to switch things up.
Use rod space to finally hang those dress-up clothes and costumes.
Don’t have a mudroom or entryway storage? Line the bottom drawer of the dresser and put shoes there (you only have a few pairs now, after all!). So if your dresser has three drawers, you’ll put socks and underwear in the top, the capsule in the middle, and shoes on the bottom—giving kids an easy-to-reach, one-stop shop for dressing themselves head-to-toe.
photo: via Madewell
Step 7: Maintain and Repeat Once you find a brand or two you and the kids really like, you’ll have go-tos instead of guesswork when it’s time for a capsule refresh. To make replacements a little easier on the budget, shop brand websites for end-of-season sales, which is also a great way to get that Hanna Andersson dress and other more expensive brands at reasonable price points. Now that you know exactly what you’ll need, you can search strategically for those jeans and things needed for the next capsule—or two!