So grateful that I met Krishna when we were both expecting our baby #2s and knee deep in double stroller research. I described to her my key criteria, and she told me it matched up with hers. She told me about her decision to select the Cybex Gazelle S Stroller. I have now used this … More Cybex Gazelle Double Stroller Fan Club
Sand is always a winner with my baby girl. My baby boy is not such a fan. But I love watching them play in it, whether we are on a beach on vacation or the local playground. I had no idea there were so many benefits of sand play. Overall, by playing in sand, … More Benefits of Sand Play on Children’s Development
Tis’ the season of presents! Thinking of gifts for families with little ones? 2022/2023 is bringing lots of hope for travels – so why not get some travel gear for your loved ones? Because we live in London, traveling around to other countries is more feasible than if we still lived in the US. We … More Gift Ideas for Future Travelers with Tots
Believe it or not, I find it more challenging to deal with my toddler/baby at weddings and large family events versus traveling. When it comes to our travels, if it is just the four of us (my husband, myself, and our babies), I can manage. I can keep things on our preferred schedule, handle the … More Weddings with Tots?
Packing up your hospital bag to take with you to give birth is probably the most exciting packing one can do! I pulled together some of my favorite items, which I took along with me to the hospital when I had each of my babies. I also wrote up some suggested tips on packing up … More Baby Time!: Hospital Bag Checklist
Did you know that pregnant women should not drink unpasteurised milk, because of the potential exposure to bacteria Listeria? Listeria can cause a food borne illness called listeriosis, a very serious type of food poisoning. Pregnant women are 10 times more likely to get listeriosis than a non-pregnant person. It can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, and … More Public Health Pregnancy Trivia: Pasteurised Milk
When I announced my pregnancy with Faiz, several family and friends send goodies for me and my growing fetus. One of my favorite items was from my friend Leeza – ‘The Belly Book‘. The Belly Book is a journal for a woman to document her pregnancy, childbirth, and all the associated pictures and memories. I … More Perfect Gift for Your Pregnant Friend! -The Belly Book
Our little family is currently living in London, but we head back to the US in a few years – and the recent election news makes us way more excited to return. Faiz was born in 2019, during a Trump Presidency. The guy who’s rhetoric made it feel scary to raise a minority child in … More Election Excitement from Our Little Fam!
If you are like me and want to multitask, getting your toddler to play independently is an essential aspect. There are only a few toys that keep my 18-month-old’s attention span, and that I feel like are stimulating his creativity and brain development. One of these toys is Shapemags, which are an assortment of colorful … More Faiz (and my) Favorite New Activity! Shapemags