Inside: Worried about your baby’s fever? Should you bring your baby to see the doctor? Not sure how much medicine to give? Get expert answers on what to do when your baby has a fever. This post was sponsored by the Role Mommy Writer’s Network. All opinions are 100% my own. As a first-time mom, […]
Surprisingly Easy Ways First Time Parents Can Save Up for Baby
Inside: Are you a first-time mom, preparing for a baby on a budget? See how you can make easy everyday changes to save up for baby’s first year! Per research, a first-time parent can spend about $12,000 on a baby’s first year of life. By a child’s 2nd year, you are looking at approximately $12,500 […]
How to Get More Sleep With a New Baby at Home
Sleep-deprivation and becoming a new mom go hand-in-hand, as you feed and care for your baby’s every need. However, self-care postpartum is also a necessity to ensure mom is well enough to look after a newborn. Follow these tips to take care of yourself and learn to sleep more with a newborn baby. The importance […]
The Best Baby-Safe Christmas Ornaments & Decorations
Looking to babyproof your Christmas decorations? Decorate the Christmas tree with an array of shatter-proof ornaments safe for babies and toddlers. Each year around Christmas time, moms of babies and toddlers must tackle the seasonal predicament of babyproofing their Christmas tree. This usually means leaving the bottom third of the tree undecorated or investing in […]
Breastfeeding Must-Haves: 16+ Super Useful Gifts for the Nursing Mom
Inside: Must-have gift ideas for breastfeeding moms – whether for Mother’s Day, Christmas or her baby registry, find the perfect gift for a nursing mom. Are you gift-shopping for a breastfeeding mom and unsure what she actually wants? You can buy her the standard generic gifts for moms like a sweater and candle — which […]
Everything I Wish I Knew About Finding a Mom Tribe
Finding mom friends or a tribe of women to connect with is essential for surviving the chaotic early years with kids. To make true mom friends that you can call on during the tough days of motherhood, follow a few essential steps. I was the new girl in town, with a baby on the way. No […]
Stop the New Mom Overwhelm with a Simple Tool
It’s easy to become overwhelmed those first few weeks as a new mom taking care of baby’s every need. To keep track of diaper changes, baby’s mood, and feedings (especially as a breastfeeding mom), this simple tool will help banish mom brain and help you keep it together! This post may contain affiliate links. The blur of […]
6 Clever Tips to Feel More Comfortable Breastfeeding in Public
Inside: Get tips to feel confident and comfortable breastfeeding in public, even when you think others are judging you. It’s a sad, but common reality when a mother is shamed or made to feel uncomfortable for trying to feed her child in public…whether by someone’s rude remarks or by her own internal fears. As if feeding your baby is […]
The Best Summer Activities for Babies
Finding summer activities to do with baby was a predicament I encountered every couple years with a newborn. While summer is one of the best times to get outdoors and enjoy the warm weather or pool beach fun with kids, doing so with a brand new baby, brings on it’s own set of challenges. Babies under 6 months of […]
Tummy Time Activities for Your Teething Baby
Teething is such an excruciating time for both baby and mommy. Obviously, your little bundle of joy is going through a lot of physical pain as a new tooth makes it’s way through the gums, causing excessive drooling, fussiness and even more diaper rashes! So it’s no surprise mommy is suffering watching her baby go […]
