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Black portable playard with mesh sides, an elevated bassinet, and a removable changing station on a green background.

Baby Health & Safety Sleep & Schedules

Can a Baby Sleep in a Playpen Instead of a Crib?

Anyone putting together a baby registry can tell you that the cost of parenting can…

Kayla YoungAugust 2, 2023

A mother gently touches the head of a sleeping baby in an oval wooden mini-crib with mesh siding and a white canopy.

Baby Gear & Products

How to Choose a Safe Baby Crib Alternative

There are plenty of reasons parents might want to use something other than a crib…

Kayla YoungJuly 26, 2023

Four high chair alternatives including a hook-on chair, a wooden feeding chair, and a foldable fabric booster seat.

Baby Gear & Products

13 Alternatives to a Traditional High Chair

On the list of “Must Purchase” baby mealtime items, a high chair might seem like…

Kayla YoungJanuary 26, 2023

White crib with stuffed animals next to a wooden dresser with a changing pad and wall shelves with books and plants.

Preparing for Baby

Minimalist Living: Raising Kids in a Small Space

Like many couples, when we decided to start a family we wondered how long we…

Anna HMarch 1, 2019