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I never really understood parents who chose to dress children up for the holidays. If I’m honest, I never really understood parents who chose to dress their children up ever. Putting babies or young toddlers into tulle skirts, miniature suits and bowties, frilly gowns, or styles comparable to those found in A Little Princess seemed, to me, a surefire way to turn those kids into dolls — into little playthings, rather than future autonomous beings. As children grow, life will be sure to throw them countless dress codes, both official ones as well as unspoken social standards of aesthetic presentation. Why would parents actively choose to create even more dress codes so early on?

Unless you live in the Arctic or plan on lots of time playing in a winter wonderland, investing in a snowsuit for outdoor play is expensive. For one-time sledding excursions, a pair of rain pants over several insulating layers will provide a waterproof outer layer. But if you are raising a polar bear cub who loves snow sports, a snow suit just may warrant the investment. We prefer a separate pair of pants to make potty trips easier. Alternatively, look for bibs with simple clips or zippers that unfasten quickly to prevent accidents.

But enough of the technical stuff, seeing is believing, or should I say walking is believing. Vibram had an ice ramp where you could put on a pair of shoes with their Arctic Grip sole and try it for yourself. It turned doubters into believers. "People love this product," Cohne said. "We actually made two videos at two different demo locations where they all say the same thing: ‘it’s amazing!’, ‘wow!’, ‘no way!’ I was great to see people’s reactions after trying them out on the ice ramp," Cohne said.

Every new parent needs a break! Sleep interruptions at night and exhaustion make household chores difficult. Every new mom baby registry should include the gift of help. Someone to watch your baby while you go to the grocery store, go for a walk, take a shower, etc. can be critical to your well-being. Getting a night off from making dinner, folding laundry, vacuuming while you spend cherished time with your baby is a great gift. It’s also a present that doesn’t cost a dime. 

Rob and Laura’s dark side is exposed when they accidentally overhear Jerry and Millie talking smack about them on their children’s toy intercoms (“Rob’s no Albert Schweitzer”). They proceed to sabotage their best friends’ dinner party; the game of Charades in which “Pearl Harbor” and “Stab in the back” equals “On the Street Where You Live” is one of the series’ greatest set pieces.

And ahead of her baby’s arrival, Nikki Phillips has embarked on a family glamping holiday at Sierra Escape Retreat near Mudgee in northern NSW.

Ollie Jones Whimsical, playful and super fun, the Ollie Jones brand is known for their standout printed leggings. Most of their prints also come in matching headbands, dresses, bloomers and bibs, and all of their pieces are printed on 100 % organic cotton.

The Wild Every The Wild collection starts with a set of quirky, kid-friendly characters (Hazel the Arctic Hare, Bob the Grizzly Bear and Finn the Fox, to name a few), that are then silk screened onto gender neutral baby and kids cotton basics. The modern and chic wares from this young family based in Hamilton, Ontario, have even been spotted on the offspring of Rachel Bilson, Hilary Duff and Jaime King, so you and baby will be in very good company.

To know how to start looking for the right jacket for the weather of the moment, it helps to first understand the basics of how a jacket keeps precipitation out without keeping perspiration in.

5. “That’s My Boy??” (Season 3, Episode 1)In the series’ best flashback episode, Rob recalls how he became convinced that the hospital where Ritchie was born gave the Petries the wrong baby, building up to perhaps the biggest laugh in the show’s history. It’s a reveal too brilliant — and, for its time, too daring — to be spoiled here.

Nest Designs Inspired by nature (think leaf, cloud and animal prints), Nest designs is known for their chic, minimal prints on sleepers, bibs, blankets, cribs sheets and more, all made in a super soft, durable bamboo. Shop the Vancouver-based brand online, or at over 50 retailers in Canada, the USA, Switzerland, France, Germany, the United Arab Emirates and Hong Kong.

11. “Don’t Trip Over That Mountain” (Season 2, Episode 22)Laura’s foreboding over Rob’s first-ever ski trip is justified when he trips over a skier that had collided with a goat. Van Dyke’s deft body language trying to hide his “sprained body” from Laura is achingly funny.