“My daughters are on the couch watching Bluey and eating their fifth snack of the hour. In the pause between hunting and gathering new snacks, I’m unloading the dishwasher. Or I was – until finding myself glued to the TV with a plate in my hand,” writes Laura Onstot. As it turns out, the episode (“Stories,” from season 3) hit surprisingly close to home for a grown adult and mom. And today, she’s talking about why, and what Bluey helped her realize. It’s a lovely piece.

Kelly Faircloth, Executive Editor

When my second baby was born just a couple years after my first, I found myself gravitating toward a few select items in the “hands-free parenting” category and rediscovering my love of all things BabyBjörn. Not only does BabyBjörn’s selection of carriers, bouncers, and travel cribs make multitasking with young kids a no-brainer, but I also loved that the stylish prints and designs made my home feel less like a daycare and more like a calming abode.

If you’re in the midst of adjusting to new-mom-of-two life, or even if you have a friend who’s expecting, check out the recommendations below for some smart BabyBjörn products that’ll keep their newborn close and safe.

I love it when our lifestyle team pops up with an answer to a question I’ve been walking around asking myself. This time, Brianne Hogan explained why in the world my cat is so obsessed hiding in my cabinets, and — more importantly! — whether I should be trying to lure him out. Check it out.