Spilling the Beans

March 18, 2020 Elizabeth Maddock

Baby Essentials & Newborn Must-Haves 2020 | Magic Beans Best Baby Gear

With so baby products on the market, it can feel practically impossible to find the best baby gear for your family. Magic Beans is here to help! Our newborn essentials roundup and review gives you an insider’s look at the best strollers, car seats, high chairs, bouncers, feeding accessories, and sleep accessories available for new and expecting parents. Plus, check out this baby must-haves video to discover Eli’s top baby gear product for parents, too!

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March 22, 2020 Sequoia TracyStone

Nuna PIPA vs Nuna PIPA Lite vs PIPA Lite LX | Car Seat Comparison
The Nuna PIPA car seats have always been customer favorites at Magic Beans, and for good reason. They combine great safety features with ease of use and a lightweight shell that won’t break your back. With extensive stroller compatibility, they make a great option regardless of whatever stroller fits your lifestyle. But how do you know which PIPA is right for you? Today, we’re going to help you make that decision.
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March 21, 2020 Sequoia TracyStone

Clek Liing Review | Car Seat Review

At Magic Beans, we know how confusing shopping for an infant car seat can be. Many expecting parents aren’t sure what features they should be looking for in a car seat (other than safety, of course), and that's okay! We're here to help. Let's start with an infant car seat that represents the gold standard of safety, AND doesn't make you compromise ease of use or sense of style. The Clek Liing infant car seat should definitely be on your radar, and here’s why!

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March 21, 2020 Penni Brown

Bugaboo Donkey2 vs Bugaboo Donkey3 | Stroller Comparison
A side-by-side double stroller that can collapse to a single, the Bugaboo Donkey fits through a standard doorway and keeps your baby within arms reach at all times. Want to learn more? Check out the Bugaboo Donkey2 and the new Bugaboo Donkey3 in this blog post!
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March 20, 2020 Dayna Butler-Fuller

Social Distancing and Outdoor Play
In order to reduce the spread of COVID-19, public officials are recommending “social distancing”. So, what does social distancing mean, and how do you keep your kid entertained while your family is practicing self-isolation? Here's a roundup of our favorite outdoor toys and games that'll help your child let of some steam, all while still maintaining healthy social distancing protocols.
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March 19, 2020 Penni Brown

5 Activities to Do with Your Toddler While Quarantined
Let’s face it, between school, work, and activities, parents rarely feel like they have enough time with their child. Now that all of those “distractions” have been removed due to social distancing, it is time to spend some quality time with your little beans. Here are some of our favorite activities to do as a family!
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March 18, 2020 Sequoia TracyStone

Bugaboo Donkey3 vs UPPAbaby Vista V2 | Stroller Comparison | Magic Beans
At Magic Beans, we know that looking at double strollers can be intimidating, especially if you are expecting your first child (maybe even twins!) and/or anticipating two children under three years old. Well, we’re here to compare two of our most popular single-to-double strollers, the Bugaboo Donkey3 and UPPAbaby Vista V2, so you can make the best decision for your lifestyle and family!
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March 18, 2020 Dayna Butler-Fuller

Talking with Your Kids About the Coronavirus

As parents and caretakers, we want to do everything in our power to protect our children. News of COVID-19 is all consuming, and now is the time to check in with our kids to find out what they know and how they are doing. We want to give them age appropriate information and focus on them feeling safe. So how do we do that? Read on to find out.

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March 17, 2020 Chelsea Abbott

Meet the Magic Beans team!
While all of us at Magic Beans are doing everything in our power to flatten the curve of COVID-19, we are also keeping several lines of communication open for you during this unpredictable time. Our stores may be closed to the public, but at each location, we have one dedicated staff member ready to field phone consultations, do virtual consultations, ship out any item you need, and (during limited hours!) facilitate curbside pick up. Who are these baby gear superheroes? Let's meet them!
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March 16, 2020 Eli Gurok

COVID-19 Store Update | Magic Beans News
What a challenging time for the country and so much of the world. Our hearts break for the many, many people who are impacted by COVID-19, both physically and emotionally. Like you, we are trying to figure this out day by day. We have many employees that we need to support, and we want to support you too.
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