If you’ve ever wondered what’s going on inside your toddler’s head, you’ll want to watch this hilarious video of a dad narrating his son’s first trip to the mall
Wouldn’t we all just love to hear our toddlers’ internal monologues for a day? That was the inspiration behind a viral TikTok video by actor King Keraun, who recently took his 2-year-old son, King Jr., to the mall—and decided to narrate the entire outing from King Jr.’s point of view.
“So my dad took me to the mall so that I could be stimulated because he says I’m a Covid baby and I need to see the world,” the voice-over begins, showing clips of a wide-eyed King Jr. taking in all the sights and sounds around him.
The video shows all of the little boy’s antics, including riding the “magic stairs” (escalator) and talking to a “woman with no head” (mannequin). He even, in very toddler fashion, loses one shoe, and after being unable to find it, gets dad to take him to Baby Foot Locker, where he scores three new pairs.
Toward the end of the video, they hit the food court for lunch.
“Did I tell ya’ll I love pizza? I was tearing that Sbarro up. You hear me?” the voice-over says as King Jr. does, indeed, tear up a slice. “Then I got thirsty and I realized old boy next to me ain’t been drinking his drink—he wouldn’t mind…”
Luckily, Dad intercepts just before King Jr. manages to swipe a stranger’s soda cup from a neighboring table.
As the pair are leaving, King Jr. pulls another total toddler move and forgets how to walk, making Dad carry him out of the mall.
Keraun told Today.com that he got the idea for the video from the 1989 movie Look Who’s Talking.
“I thought it would be fun to get inside my kid’s head,” he said. It definitely was.
2023 is already looking great with these bright winter outfits!
Although winter is in full-swing, that doesn’t mean we have to settle for dark hues and neutral tones all season (not that we don’t love those!). We’re betting if you opened your closet right now, you’d see a ton of classic black. It goes with everything, of course, so we’re not judging. In fact, that’s usually how we roll during the chilly months. Even our kiddos’ wardrobes are full of dark jeans, solid sweats, and basic graphic tee and hoodies. As busy parents, those mix-and-match items typically make the most sense. But our all-solid neutrals and the little ones’ usual leggings-and-a-tee looks can actually start to impact our overall winter mood. Why not add some bright winter outfits to your rotation?
There’s absolutely no rule that says you can’t rock bright colors in the cold months. It’s actually a quintessentially British fashion choice, to wear bold splashes when it’s dark and grey out. Considering the gorgeous saturated hues that fill the British-based Boden collection, that’s a trend that even us non-Brits are falling in love with.
We’ve decided to start 2023 in style with fresh colors. We’re making sure the new year is bright, and we’re embracing some staple colors from Boden to keep the whole family sporting good-for-the-mood hues. Since color has a direct impact on our whole attitude, we’re sure that these bright winter outfits are going to keep our vibes high. Which ones will you bring with you into the new year?
Bonus: If these hot colors put you in a good mood, Boden’s End of Season Sale is the icing on the cake! Take up to 60% off with code USES from 12/23-01/08.
Winter Reds
Red symbolizes heightened emotion, strength, and power. It captures attention and displays confidence, so no wonder red is a fabulous winter color!
Blue lowers our heart rates, relaxes us, and can even impact our sleep and memory. As one of the most popular answers to the question, "What's your favorite color?", it makes sense that we lean into it during the cool months!
With green being Mother Nature's signature color, we weren't surprised to learn that green is both stress-relieving and invigorating. Considering winter can often feel drab, the renewing nature of green is super welcome!
Sweet and playful, pink has been shown to be a mood regulator. So much so that some sports locker rooms are sometimes painted this hue to decrease some aggression. It's hard to feel aggressive in any of these Boden pieces, and with Valentine's Day coming up, too, this is the perfect hue!
Purple is considered a harmonious color. Although not quite the color of spring, the twilight shades are definitely reminiscent of summer evenings and early fall mornings. This is such a rich and royal color that we fully believe is a year-round go-to!
Yellow is the color of happiness, of warmth, sunshine, and positive energy. Since the winter sunshine is usually pale and feels filtered, adding this cheerful color to our daily wardrobe warms us right up!
According to color expert and consultant Kate Smith, orange creates one of the strongest physical effects of any color. It stimulates the appetite, increases energy level, and boosts the metabolism. It's easy to feel low-energy and drained when it cold outside, so this energizing hue is an easy choice to reach for this season!
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If you’ve ever spent any time with a toddler, you know how much wear and tear they put on their clothes. Between the sticky spills, muddy falls and enthusiastic way they often mistake their t-shirts for paper (thank the Lord for washable markers!), it’s amazing they ever get more than one wear out of anything they own.
So when you find toddler clothes that not only look great but last, too, it’s something to get excited about. And when they’re made by moms, you just have to share. Here are some of our favorite mom-made clothing brands that we think you (and your kiddos) will love.
Beet World
For parents who love timeless clothes that still feel fresh and modern (think Laura Ingalls Wilder meets the 21st century), there's Beet World. Each piece starts with nature-inspired prints, colors and patterns on soft, natural fabrics. The final product is playful tops, bottoms and rompers that are just as comfortable on the playground as they are for a special occasion. For fans of giving back, it’s great to know that Beet World contributes to charities that empower women and kids, and works to take care of our planet.
If graphic tees with kawaii-cute neutral designs are what you’re after, you can find them at Mochi Kids, a rad company started by a mom of three. Each hand-screen printed design features playful characters that are just as charming to kids as they are to parents. Sushi, donuts and a sweet worm with a big personality will surely win over their hearts—and yours.
With unique patterns that capture your tot’s personality and soft fabrics that remind you of those snuggly, bygone baby days, Posh Peanut is the place to find silky bamboo fabric rompers, dresses and pajamas. Started by mom-to-two Fiona Sahakian, the brand combines practicality with stylish designs so your little one can be as fashion-forward as you are.
Soft, breathable pajamas will keep your kids sleeping through the night. We’re fans of the Fiona and Flint patterns.
It turns out toddler fashion doesn’t have to be complicated. Miles and Milan prove it with their simple black, white and grey-colored tees and pants that blend simple design elements with comfort so your toddler can run, skip and jump through the day in comfort. These extra-soft pieces were made for play; test-run them at your local playground (we swear they’ll hold up). However you mix and match these monochromatic-minded pieces, they always look good together.
The signature Happy Tee will make every kid smile, especially when paired with the Quin jogger.
At the intersection of nature and science, you'll find cute kid tees from Little Lark. Each one brings a playful and inspired angle to the natural elements featured on the shirts—whether it's a solar eclipse, an elusive fox or an erupting volcano. The patterns are printed on organic cotton shirts that are easy to mix and match with pants you already have. The fact that some are glittery metallics? That's just a toddler bonus.
Because kids love characters and parents love raising great kids, there’s Bash + Sass, a kids clothing brand focused on minimalist design and promoting important social values. While we love the thoughtful design of each piece—parents will find some truly intriguing cuts and gorgeous gender-neutral naturals here—we might love the monster characters a bit more. Each collection features a different cute companion who embodies a particular social value (think: spontaneity, confidence or optimism) and peeks out from pockets on pants and shirts. A sweet reminder to the next generation, for sure!
Made locally in the L.A. area, this clothing brand is all about the ABCs. The whole collection is focused on the basics, giving parents plenty of mix-and-match options that will look (and feel) great, no matter what your toddler pulls out of the drawer that morning. Add in toxic-free, low-impact dyes and certified organic cotton, and you can truly feel good about the clothes your kiddo is sporting.
Mild weather calls for the tie-dye Funnel jacket with an eye-catching asymmetric zip.
If you’ve got a sensory-sensitive kid, you know how hard finding clothes can be. Whether it’s tags that itch or fabrics that feel off, some kids need shirts, pants and dresses without distractions to get through the day. Enter Saint Haven with its special fabric softening non-toxic enzyme dip that makes clothes feel just right. The fact that each piece is also designed without tags, buttons or stealthy itchy seams is another thoughtful touch.
An oldie but a goodie, Primary Clothing was created by two moms in search of alternatives to the slogan-heavy, often sequined, clothing available when they were raising their kids. Now Primary Clothing is known for its bright colors, bold designs and pieces that hold up over the years. It’s where to find basic pieces in every color of the rainbow (and then some), plus jammies, swimsuits, socks and jackets.
