Baby Batch: Baby Clothes, Toys, And Accessories

I don’t how many of our readers are from the sunny Northwest (insert sarcastic emoticon here), but if you are, you’ve probably seen these three-wheeled sporty strollers being pushed by parents decked out in some serious outdoor gear. They’re super popular and I see folks running with their babies in them all throughout my neighborhood. Now, I don’t have a BOB, so I’m not sure if I would recommend the extreme off-road stunts this mom pulls with your baby (or groceries), but they seem pretty burly and they look cool. –Brandon N.

Stay-at-home moms will (usually very readily) tell you that they have full-time jobs, but many miss the camaraderie of the workplace environment.  One way to make sure you stay in touch with the outside world is through social networking… specifically for moms.  Most people know about Facebook,  LinkedIn and MySpace, but there are several sites that are more parent-focused and information-driven.  One of the largest and well-known is CafeMom.com, but you can also try Babble.com, ParentsConnect.com, MomsNetwork.com, or even Meetup.com.  They’re great ways to chat with other parents and help you feel (and stay) connected. — ECM

I love the tag line for Ohdeedoh.com: "This is a site for people who care about good design, but happen to have children."  You can find all sorts of articles from "Best Toys for Young Builders" to interesting ideas for a nursery.  It’s a fun way to get some great ideas your kids will love – but from a grown up & artistic perspective.  Check it out here. — E. Christian Moore

I’ve been hearing a lot lately about people with newborns and pets.  There are some important do’s and don’ts that expecting parents should know when introducing a new baby to your furry friends.  The Humane Society website has very helpful (and detailed) information to help make the transition a smooth and happy one.  How did it go for Fido and your little one?  Let us know what worked (and didn’t work) for you. — E. Christian Moore

While at Toy Fair, I met a guy named Andrew Jones, Editor of  a website for dads called NonToxicReviews.com.  The site features "gadgets, toys and advice for dads" and has interesting video blogs as well.  Today, I thought I’d share his video blog on how to make a low-cost, "manly" diaper bag.  (Bonus points to those who can identify the manly song playing throughout.) Enjoy. – E. Christian Moore