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DUDLEY STEPHENS

MINI SPENT TEN MINUTES WITH KAKI McGrath and Lauren Stephens, the sisters, moms (five kids between them!), and co-founders of fleece-favoring lifestyle brand Dudley Stephens, getting the details on their coffee orders (espresso for both!), their favorite kids movies, plus their wardrobe staples, of course!

ON MY NIGHTSTAND Pictures of my kids and my husband, my phone and watch chargers, and extra hair ties— plus, a Pikachu figure that one of my kids left me and a random LEGO! -Kaki

LAST BOOK I READ The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave. It’s a total page turner, which is what I need to keep me awake at night while reading. -Lauren

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CURRENTLY WATCHING My husband and I just started Ted Lasso. -Lauren

ALWAYS IN MY FRIDGE Rice or pasta that I make earlier in the week to help make easy dinners when there is no time to cook— which happens more often than not! -Kaki

GROWING UP, I WANTED TO BE A Teacher. -Kaki FAVORITE KIDS MOVIE Sing! -Lauren

FAVORITE KIDS BOOK The Giving Tree. It’s such a beautiful story about what it’s like to be a parent. -Lauren

PREGNANCY CRAVINGS Do-

IDEAL DATE NIGHT Dinner on the water followed by a nightcap in front of a fire pit. Live music in the background is an added bonus. -Kaki COFFEE ORDER We both love an Iced Shaken Espresso with almond milk.

FAVORITE LOCAL SHOP Veronica Beard for clothing, Hoagland’s for home goods and decor, and Asha for jewelry. -Lauren

FAVORITE LOCAL RESTAURANT Le Penguin in Greenwich. -Lauren

APPS I USE MOST Instagram and the iCloud photo sharing app. We’re constantly shooting new content! -Kaki nuts! We would get my older two boys this “special treat” almost every weekend because I was craving them. -Kaki

SIGNATURE SCENT I love anything with Gardenia. Soft, floral, and not too overpowering. -Lauren

WARDROBE STAPLES A good pair of jeans and a black Dudley Stephens Greenpoint Turtleneck! -Kaki

NOW LISTENING Taylor Swift’s Folklore album. It’s still on repeat a year later. -Lauren

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BABY GEAR

EVERY PARENT

NEEDS NOW

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SLY STROLLER ◀

The latest launch in the ever-popular brand’s lineup of expertly-designed baby gear, the new Bugaboo Fox 3 is the most comfortable, all-terrain stroller to hit the market for parents and their Mini co-pilots. The Fox 3’s fingertip-light push offers effortless maneuverability, while the easy, breezy bassinet regulates baby’s temperatures to keep them happy in every season. The smart ergonomic seat design and aerated 3D mattress, along with premium water-repellent fabrics ensure a first-class strolling experience no matter where your day takes you. —bugaboo.com

BUGABOO FOX 3

MIMA XARI

UPPABABY RIDGE

AVAILABLE

IN OVER TEN

EYE-CATCHING

COLORS!

MIMA XARI

The Mima Xari stroller features a patented “Carrycot Inside” system that transforms from seat to carrycot in just 15 seconds.

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF MIMA

SUN BLOCK Shade, anyone?

Triple layered fan-style canopy keeps baby covered.

REST WELL Three positions The Xari offers three positions: seated, reclined, or sleeping for maximum comfort.

TALL OR SMALL Height options Xari allows you to choose an elevated ride or lower, more conventional stroller height.

BASE COLOR Neutral shades Xari is available in five neutral shades, including this Camel leatherette for easy wipe cleaning.

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The only smart-tech convertible car seat that provides essential alerts to keep baby safe while you drive and when you arrive.

relax, parenthood just got 3x easier

Good news: now there’s Nuna for now there’s Nuna for every age. Our well-loved PIPA infant seat, new RAVA convertible, infant seat, new RAVA convertible, and new AACE booster are sleek, and new AACE booster are sleek, simple and exceed American safety simple and exceed American safety standards. So you can relax and standards. So you can relax and enjoy every magical, messy, covered-with-crumbs moment. Take a test ride at nuna.eu

UPPABABY RIDGE

This all-terrain stroller was built for performance and includes smart features like reliable hand brakes, easy folding, and tires that will never go flat.

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF UPPABABY

MADE FOR YOU Smart design The deep, padded seat keeps Minis nestled while the one-handed fold saves you time!

BRAKE CHECK Disc hand brakes Reliable hand brakes ensure you can slow down, even jogging downhill!

EASY RIDER Suspension sytem The Ridge is made with variable coil springs to keep kids comfy across all terrains.

KEEP ROLLING Never flat No inflation tires mean you can keep the air pump at home.

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THESE! LUNCH BUNCH

The school year has only just begun, but if you find yourself in a lunch-packing rut, give these snack savers a try!

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4 1. ADD-A-LEAF ADD-A-LEAF Torune Food Pick Minis ($5; amazon.com)

2. BENTO BUDDY BENTO BUDDY Silicone Bento Box in Violet Camper

3. PUREE PAL BEABA BabySqueez Refillable, Reusable Silicone Food Pouch

4. SAMMIE SAVER SAMMIE SAVER Reusable Sandwich Bag

($22; austinbabyco.com)

($16; amazon.com)

($12; stasherbag.com)

5. TINY TIGERS Tiger Snack Bag Set ($6; fawnshoppe.com)

6. BUNNY BENTO Totoro Tier Lunch Bowl ($12; bentoandco. com)

7. ECO SNACKS ECO SNACKS Reusable Bag Set ($8.95; grove.co)