What Actually Happens at a Baby Gear Appointment
By Ana & Nenad
A walkthrough of a Tadpole baby gear appointment — what we ask, what you test, what you leave with, and why 90 minutes in a showroom beats three weeks of...
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Best Sleds For Kids
By Anica Vujanic
Winters in New England can sometimes feel dark and dreary, but the silver lining of all the frosty weather is snowy outdoor adventures and cozy traditions. Let’s have the best and safest winter...
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7 Days Of Indoor Activities For Kids
By Anica Vujanic
We have held up 2020 in a very different way. Though 2021 is still unpredictable, let’s start the new year with the 7-exciting-day challenge with your kids. Tuck it away...
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How To Protect Newborns During Their First Winter
By Anica Vujanic
For new moms, you'll probably get a bit stir crazy with your little one, especially during the cold weather months. But it's important to safely step outside when you can....
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Top 5 Nursery Trends in 2021
By Anica Vujanic
As adults we’re told to tell our stories and be our authentic selves, and the earlier we teach this to children the better it will be for their development and...
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Best Holiday Events for Kids in Boston 2020
By Anica Vujanic
The holiday this year is quite different but our spirits still deserve joy, am I right? While some big festivals and gatherings are taking a long winter's nap in 2020,...
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Top Five Holiday Books 2020
By Anica Vujanic
Books were always part of gifts for family members and friends — these books always told important lessons and had beautiful illustrations. Let’s pass this love on to your littles...
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Holiday Baking With Kids: Best-Selling Kits
By Anica Vujanic, 1 comment
Spending time in the kitchen during the Holidays this year can feel a little different— you might have little helpers around ALL the time! With the easiest kits and recipes...
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Top Holiday Toys 2020: Staff Picks
By Anica Vujanic
With this Holiday season already upon us, we asked our staff to share their top gift ideas for your littles this season. Here's what they had to say. 1. Bruder MACK...
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2020 Holiday Gift Guide
By Anica Vujanic
What should you get for your littles but fancy and super interesting toys because this year, they will unprecedentedly spend a lot of time inside during the holidays. Let us...
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UPPAbaby Mesa V3 Infant Car Seat Review (2026): A Parent Favorite, Tested In Our Boston Showroom
By Anica Vujanic
Ask any Tadpole family why they chose UPPAbaby for their first baby, and the answer usually starts with the car seat. For 20 years we've helped first-time parents in the...
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Doona Car Seat & Stroller in 2026: Original vs. Doona X — Which One's Right for Your Family?
By Anica Vujanic
The original Doona is still one of our most popular travel-friendly car seats — it converts from car seat to stroller in seconds, no separate base needed once you're on...
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Best Infant Car Seats for Extra Crash Protection in 2026: Nuna PIPA RX & PIPA Aire RX
By Abigail Russell
Every year, expecting parents ask us the same question during their showroom appointment: "Which infant seat actually protects best in a crash?" After two decades of installing car seats for...
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Best Travel Strollers of 2026: What Actually Fits in the Overhead Bin (Tested in Our Boston Showroom)
By Abigail Russell, 1 comment
A few years ago this post was all about one stroller: the Babyzen YOYO+. It's a good stroller, but we don't carry Babyzen anymore, and honestly, the travel stroller category...
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