When I was asked to write about “what I love” for Valentine’s Day, my mind immediately went to my girls, but then in a few other directions. I think this must be the plight of every mom out there, that we never have the time to dedicate ourselves 100% to our kids as well as… Read more »
A year ago I read a book called Our Stolen Future, by Theo Colborn, Dianne Dumanoski, and John Peterson Myers. The title conveys the book’s underlying message that the hormones in our environment will continue to wreak havoc on our reproductive systems, making it harder for us to conceive healthy offspring, and endangering the future… Read more »
For almost 5 years I have been selling baby products to new parents at Sprout and thinking I was the expert. Now, after having twin boys, I get to see for myself what products really make a difference. My boys are only two weeks old, but this is what has saved us so far: Moby… Read more »
Newport Cottages has been a Sprout favorite since we opened our doors in 2009. Not only do we love them for the quality of their handmade furniture but also because of the materials used, solid wood and water based paints. This heirloom furniture is beautifully made to be passed down from generation to generation. We… Read more »
Our family just spent ten days with dear friends who live in Copenhagen, Denmark and have two kids about the same ages as our own. We ended up spending a lot of time discussing the similarities and differences in the way we raise young kids in our two countries. It was extremely interesting. I think… Read more »
Anyone with kids in preschool will notice the extreme avoidance of peanuts that’s mandated these days. Most of us also know kids with serious allergies, some that are even life threatening. This is a stark contrast to the PB&J school lunches I used to eat every day when I was little. Below we interview Dr. Larry… Read more »
Friends and customers are always asking me for suggestions of books to read if they want to learn more about the a healthy environment for their families and what they should be looking out for. Also, I am often quoting from some of my favorite books unsolicited when I get excited about a topic or… Read more »
One of the most exciting and amazing occasions to celebrate is the arrival of a new baby! When buying a gift for a newborn, it is always a good idea to get something fun and cute but also practical, especially for first time parents. Think outside the box for this special occasion because the parents… Read more »
At our stores, we are asked every day for birthday gift suggestions. When our customers are buyiing gifts for a one, two, or three year old, they are usually looking for something the child will enjoy, more than something the parents will appreciate. We have so much fun helping to pick out gifts that the… Read more »
UPDATE – Since originally writing this, we have stopped carrying the Orbit Baby (click to read why). Though I have not tried it now that my girls are older, I have seen posts from people who love flying with their Clek Foonf or Fllo. These can’t go on a stroller base, but I’ve seen them used… Read more »
