Gift Guides

Looking for toys that provide the right level of challenge and opportunity for creativity to keep children engaged for years? Us too! In this article Montessori teacher and writer, Christina Clemer, chats about what to look for in Montessori-inspired toys and shares her favorite picks from The Tot.

While you may want to splurge on a tiny sailor suit or mini tutu for your newborn, the fact is: babies don’t actually need that many clothes. What’s more, they don’t need anything that could potentially irritate their delicate skin or respiratory systems. Here are our tips and picks for buying baby clothing.

What’s the next best thing after a 90 minute pregnancy massage that leaves you drooling and feeling light as a feather? The Holy Lamb Organics Natural Body Pillow! Designed to provide the support your body needs during Trimesters 2, 3 (and even 4), find out why it’s a must-have for all mama-to-be!

While most people think of a knock-off Louis Vuitton bag when they hear the word, ‘counterfeit,’ the reality is: no industry is spared and fake kids products are quickly becoming a very dangerous problem. From car seats to bamboo dinnerware to play kitchens, parents are unknowingly being duped when trying to shop thoughtfully for their families. In this article, we look at how third-party sites like Amazon and eBay are facilitating these sales and how the Shop Safe Act 2020, brand initiatives and customers are working to hold them liable.

Think wraps and slings are only for baby-wearing, Earth-mamas? No way! There’s a baby carrier for every type of parent. Here’s how to figure out which one is right for you.

Plastic is bad for our health and the environment, but it’s so hard to avoid. Here are some healthy alternatives to plastic and a selection of our favorite products.

Whether you don’t have a lot of space or you just don’t want a lot of stuff, we’ve handpicked the items you’re going to actually need (and want!) on your baby registry. From cribs that transform into beds to organic clothing that can go from day to night, these products are perfect for you and your minimalist mini me.

As advocates of play-based learning, we’ve teamed up with expert early learning educators to curate the toys and activities you need to help your tot reach developmental milestones, learn important life skills and build the confidence needed to enter a formal learning environment. Perfect for newborns up to Age 6, The Tot Play & Learn Sets are the screen-free educational tool you’ve been looking for.

Of all the toy trends, we simply can’t get enough of rattan! In this guide, we go over the importance of choosing sustainably sourced options, the benefits of rattan as well as our favorite rattan toy and furniture picks for kids!

In an industry that’s still quite unregulated, a lot of potentially harmful ingredients can be found lurking in plastic toys, especially when they come from overseas. If you’re like us – after safe alternatives – then you’re going to want to check out these 25 wooden toys your kids will actually want to play with!