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Tips for spicing up bath time (holiday edition!)

The holiday season is upon us, bringing with it a whirlwind of excitement, joy, and yes, a touch of chaos. Amidst the gift wrapping and cookie baking, it's easy to overlook the magic hiding in everyday moments, including bathtime. We’ve come up with a few Tubby traditions to add a sprinkle of holiday cheer to your bathtime routine, no sugarplums or screens required! 

You've Got This Mama Excerpt: How to Build a Village

The following in an excerpt from "You've Got This, Mama: Journal Prompts for All Mamakind" Volume 2. Intention for this chapter: The goal for this chapter is to recognize your need for a village while you raise your little ones.

Meet Collaborator and Expert Mama Meg Gleason of Mōglea

Here at Tubby Todd we want to give our mamas (dads, grandmas, etc.) the best shopping experience possible. Our products come in all shapes, sizes and combinations, so read below for a breakdown of the difference between our Bundles, Gift Sets and Kits—and find out which ones are right for you!

Expert Mama: Sara Reardon | Pelvic Floor Health While Breastfeeding

Sara Reardon PT, DPT, WCS is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Board-Certified Women’s Health and Pelvic Floor Therapist, and Mom of 2. She is the founder of  The Vagina Whisperer, an online platform with workouts for your pelvic floor & core during pregnancy, postpartum and beyond. She lives in her hometown of New Orleans, La and owns and works at NOLA...

Expert Mama: Heng Ou, Author of The First Forty Days, Shares Tips for Healthy Breastfeeding

@motherbees Happy World Breastfeeding Week! Today we have special guest Expert Mama Heng Ou, author of The First Forty Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother, sharing some of her insights into this critical time for any mama and how it relates to the breastfeeding journey. This time is so beautiful but it is also a time of...

Educational Expert Shares Tips on Engaging Bathtime Play

. Bathtime and the ritual of skincare are SO important for bonding mama and babe, creating healthy routines, and calming and soothing little ones— but did you know that these special moments with your kiddos actually be opportunities for educational play, too? . We recently picked the brain of Dr. Allie Ticktin—author, Occupational Therapist, founder of Play 2 Progress, and all-around superstar—to get allllll the ideas for making...

You've Got This Mama Excerpt: Taking Care of You

. The following is an excerpt from "You've Got This, Mama: Journal Prompts for All Mamakind" Volume 2. When I was 26 weeks pregnant with my third baby my nausea returned (hooray!), and I began experiencing extreme headaches. The sickness began to take a toll on me emotionally and I felt like I was riding a hormonal roller coaster all...

You've Got This Mama Excerpt: You Were Meant for This

. The following is an excerpt from "You've Got This, Mama: Journal Prompts for All Mamakind" Volume 2. . A week after my third child James was born, I sent my mom, who was staying with me, away for the afternoon because I was positive I had everything under control. Soon after she left, I decided that James needed his first...

Meet Tubby Todd Collaborator Leah Goren

"It's been so fun working with Tubby Todd on products we now use every day at home." Our newest artist collaborator Leah Goren is an illustrator, designer and brand new first-time mama! We caught up with Leah on all things art and how she's navigating the transition into new mamahood. Don't forget to check out the TT x Leah Goren...

Amanda Booth: Mamahood and the Magic of Community

Meet Amanda Booth and her sweet little guy, Micah! As part of our Bubbles Are for Everyone campaign we are dedicated to sharing the stories of all kinds of different mamas and families throughout our Tubby Todd community.

TT x Asahi Nagata: Art, Culture and Mamahood

Meet our newest collaborator, Asahi Nagata, a Minneapolis-based artist and mama who created our most recent (and adorable) Bubble Bath label! Featuring our sweet and refreshing Pomegranate Pear scent, these suds are all dressed up with the cutest colors and illustrations that will make tub time even more FUN! Below, get to know Asahi as we check in on all things mamahood, especially how she incorporates her Japanese culture and love for art into her everyday rituals with her little one.

Shannon Tripp, RN: Summer Safety

Summer is here! My family absolutely loves summertime and all of the fun that goes with it—but summer fun can quickly turn to tragedy if we aren’t prepared. My experience as a nurse at a major pediatric emergency room has taught me that accidents can happen to anyone, at any time. However, we shouldn’t live in constant fear and anxiety.