Baby

There's a lot to like with new glasses and glass baby bottles from Siliskins. The name derives from the silicon sleeve around every glass. We've been trying to eliminate all plastic from the house. Even when that's not possible, we've quit throwing plastic containers in the dishwasher because of fears of what heat does to release more of the plastic into food and drink. You … [Read more...] about Product Review: Siliskin Glasses

With one month to go in my wife Anna's second pregnancy I'm about to become a dad all over again. This time around things seem to be going a lot faster. I remember before our daughter Rachel was born we were running around like crazy trying to get the house ready for her. We're still running around like crazy, only now it's because we're chasing after Rachel, a fast-moving two … [Read more...] about 10 things I learned when I became a father

My preschoolers are in a Montessori program where they develop fine motor skills through activities such as threading beads, so this toy is a nice way to bridge school activities to our home. However, the kids view the Bambini Beads Moo & Baa as more of a "toy" because of the 8 animal and farm-themed beads (cow, 2 sheep, 2 hens, tractor, farmer, and clover), which are fun … [Read more...] about Review: Haba Toys Bambini Beads Moo & Baa

The Discoverer'sMeadow Fabric Ball is a soft plush ball made of fabrics of different textures. The green ball has soft colorful toys surrounding it, and these toys can be moved by pulling objects on the opposite side of the ball. The toys include a butterfly, worm, snail, bird and flower. The toys make noises, such as the squeaking flower, the rattling snail, and rustling foil … [Read more...] about Review: Haba Toys Discoverers’ Meadow Ball

The Workshop Play Dice by Haba is a soft plush cube with pictures of various tools on each side, like a tape measure, power drill, lock and pliers. There is also a robot and handy man. The cube includes a dangling magnifying glass and the lock has a velcro latch. The cube makes various sounds - the sound from the velcro closure, rustling foil, and a rattle anytime the cube is … [Read more...] about Review: Haba Toys Play Dice