North Shore Families: Why the Trip to Tadpole Is Worth It
By Ana & Nenad
We get this question by phone most weeks, usually from somewhere between Salem and Newburyport: is it really worth driving into the city for baby gear? It's a fair question....
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New Car Seat Rules in 2025: What Parents Need to Know
By Anica Vujanic, 1 comment
Big changes are coming to car seat safety! Starting June 30, 2025, all new car seats must meet updated side-impact testing standards and weight limit requirements designed to improve protection...
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UPPAbaby Minu V3 vs. Bugaboo Butterfly: Which Travel Stroller is Better?
By Anica Vujanic, 1 comment
When it comes to travel strollers, the Bugaboo Butterfly has held the crown — at least here at Tadpole in Boston. Our customers love its easy fold, compact size, and premium...
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Can a Travel Stroller Be Your Only Stroller? Tadpole's Take!
By Anica Vujanic
When parents start shopping for strollers, they’re often told they need a full-size model for everyday use and a travel stroller for quick trips. But with so many lightweight, compact strollers...
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Nuna Triv vs. Swiv: The Medium-Size Dilemma
By Anica Vujanic
City sidewalks, tight coffee shop corners, and stairs—your stroller needs to handle it all while keeping your little one secure and cozy. So, which one does it better: the Nuna...
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Are Wagons the New Strollers? A Snowy Test Drive
By Anica Vujanic
This past snowstorm, I took the Veer Cruiser XL All-Terrain Wagon for a spin. I pushed and pulled my 8-year-old and 1.5-year-old around the yard. The uphill was a workout,...
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Doona Car Seat & Stroller: A Comprehensive Breakdown of Pros and Cons
By Anica Vujanic
When it comes to providing the best for our children, the decision-making process often extends beyond basic needs. One such choice that parents frequently grapple with is selecting the perfect...
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Nuna Rava vs. Nuna Revv Convertible Car Seat -- which one is right for you?
By Anica Vujanic
With its unique 360 rotation feature, the Nuna Revv Convertible Car Seat has impressed many parents but with it's bulkier profile it might not be the right fit for...
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Nuna Pipa Urbn Car Seat & Travel System (2026 Guide)
By Anica Vujanic
Updated for 2026. The Nuna Pipa Urbn is still one of our most popular infant car seats at Tadpole — a baseless design built for city parents who move between...
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Best Bedside Bassinets of 2023
By Anica Vujanic
Choosing the right bassinet for your baby can be a daunting task. With so many options on the market, it can be difficult to know which one will be the...
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Winter Coats & Car Seats: What is safe?
By Anica Vujanic, 1 comment
With the winter fast approaching in New England we get a lot of questions about what a baby should wear when riding in their car seat. As a rule of...
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The Ultimate Guide to Booster Seats
By Dorothy Lorenz
Before the booster Up until now your child has probably used two types of car seats. A bucket car seat that is only rear facing and only used until they...
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Tadpole's Top Picks for Summer 2022
By Dorothy Lorenz
Tadpole's Top Picks for Summer 2022 ARE HERE! With Summer in full swing you may find yourself searching for ways to get your kids outside and keep them occupied. You...
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The Best Infant Car Seats of 2022
By Dorothy Lorenz
Infant Car Seats Here at Tadpole we are passionate about keeping your little one safe and you sane. We know just how overwhelming buying an infant car seat can be. With so...
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