Breastfeeding a baby is a very personal choice. It’s something that every mom needs to decide on her own and figure out what works for her as parent, as well as for her entire family. I breastfed all three of my children and do think it’s one of the greatest things a mother can do […]
The Safer Way to Keep Baby Warm in a Car Seat
Let me be the first to acknowledge the truth: I’m just as guilty as anyone else. It happens almost every day as I load the kids into the car, to and from school. It’s cold outdoors. Bitterly cold. Temperatures are in the low 30s. The wind has picked up and I just want to keep my […]
The Best Gift Ideas for the Expectant or New Mom
I’ve been pregnant each time during the holidays and know there were a few amazing mom-to-be gifts I received that were definitely useful with a growing belly and changing hormones (and gifts that saved me from having to purchase or add to a baby registry). Read: Holiday “Mocktail” Smoothie for Mom-to-Be In fact, there were some must-have […]
Best Baby Toys for Learning and Development (3 – 6 Months)
As a new mom, I always wondered if there were educational baby toys that could actually help my little bundle of joy reach major milestones. Milestones like reaching, pressing, babbling, crawling, talking that make us so proud as parents, but more importantly show that our children are thriving and developing normally. Of course every child is unique and […]
25 Adorable Costumes for Baby’s First Halloween
First holidays with a baby are filled with photos your family will look back at for years. Halloween is a great time to capture fun memories and go all out when it comes to cute baby costumes. Your child might still be a little too young to enjoy all the candy, but that doesn’t mean […]
How to Survive Breastfeeding at Night (Tips to Stay Awake & Be Prepared)
You’re in a pitch black room just about to fall into a deep sleep, when suddenly the cries of your 3 month old baby wake you. You sit up, reach for the light switch…and then instantly regret that decision as the bright rays blind you. Baby’s sobs grow louder as you pace around the room to […]
18 Sanity-Saving Baby Hacks for New Moms
Call them baby hacks, must-have items or just sanity-saving products for new parents, some things are worth investing in when you have small children. Okay, so these baby items aren’t “necessary” in the traditional sense. But they make a heck of a difference in the day to day when you’re wrangling a toddler and baby around or simply struggling with the basics, […]
5 Ways to Find Time for Yourself with a New Baby
When my first child was born, I didn’t have time for anything. Literally. My days were consumed with breastfeeding, washing and folding onesies…and diaper change after diaper change. So finding time for the basic care regimen (like showering and eating meals) was a luxury. And forget about finding room for “me time.” That never occurred. […]
Preparing Baby Gear: What to Reuse & What to Buy New
Our third baby arrives in just a few short weeks. That will be three little boys under four in the house. And we have so much left to do to prepare… The nursery needs to be furnished with the crib our toddler is currently sleeping in. Onesies and blankets have to be washed. Diapers and wipes […]
How to Get Your Baby & Toddler to Nap at the Same Time
Picture this: You’re relaxing on the couch, feet propped up, sipping your favorite iced beverage and snuggling up to your favorite book, right before dozing off and getting some much needed rest. All because you got BOTH kids down for a nap simultaneously! Ahhh, life is good. Isn’t it every mother’s dream to nap while her […]
