The Biz

It seems we can do about anything nowadays … drones, smart watches, pictures of Mars. But the drama of diaper rash continues, and parents are still searching for a better way to soothe little bottoms. CJ was a mom who was facing just such a dilemma, compounded by the fact that she was using cloth diapers. As she commiserated with other mothers on discussion boards, she also tried to find a homegrown solution. And when she did, she shared. And when she shared, she became the coveted creator of a balm to end all balms: CJ’s BUTTer.

Nicky + Stella is about to make shopping for little ones so much more fun and a lot less stressful. No more going from store to store. Everything is conveniently located in one place. Choose from hip, cool and fresh clothes and accessories from brands around the world, not at the mall. Nicky + Stella is convenient, easy and totally on trend. This holiday season, make kids and your friends’ kids stand out in style! Now we all know shopping for your babes can often get overwhelming due to the cuteness overload, but with Nicky + Stella, they do the work for you with their “Shop the Look” feature.

Feeding milestones are some of the most watched and anticipated from parents during the early years. Once the teeth pop in and little gums start chewing, it becomes a whole new cleanup ballgame pretty quickly. Suddenly all the food piled on plates for hungry toddlers is falling on the floor, sticking to walls, and coating the table in grime. Developed by Amy Chandler, The Cibo is designed to keep crumbs and other goo in their place —- or placemat as it were. This little silicone mat can hold big messes with its crumb-catching lip underneath two friendly google eyes.

At first glance, dinosaurs don’t seem to be the kind of creatures that young children would gravitate to. They’re big, scary, loud, and sometimes carnivorous. Their tough skin, spikes, and plates make them less than ideal cuddle buddies, and their no-nonsense lizard eyes don’t exactly say “Let’s play!” Yet somehow, dinosaurs have become one of the most-loved and popular characters in modern children’s literature and entertainment. In the new book Oddsockosaurus, author Zanib Mian and illustrator Bill Bolton capture a child’s many moods and faces through humorous prose and delightful images of dinosaurs.