Even if you aren’t having a baby shower or sprinkle with your second baby, I still recommend creating a baby registry. You can use it as a place to manage all the things you want for your baby. Many places will also send you a welcome box with free samples and gifts for your baby. […]
Favorite Product: Why I Love the Halo Bassinest
The Halo Swivel Sleeper Bassinest is my favorite newborn sleep spot. If you want to know why I love it so much, check out my Halo Bassinest review! Many people choose to have their newborn sleep in the same room for the first few months. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), room sharing […]
A Protective Love (Mother’s Day Thoughts)
Motherhood… I read this quote by Bunmi Laditan last year, and it really hit home: How To Be A Mom in 2017: Make sure your children’s academic, emotional, psychological, mental, spiritual, physical, nutritional, and social needs are met while being careful not to overstimulate, understimulate, improperly medicate, helicopter, or neglect them in a screen-free, processed […]
Best New Baby Products I Want for Baby #3
Pregnant with my third child, one may think I have everything I need. Well, okay I technically do. But, I’m eyeing so many new baby products that didn’t exist when we were expecting our first baby five years ago. Some provide more convenience than the products we currently have, and some are just so darn […]
Stroller Buying Guide
Choosing a stroller may be the most complicated of all baby gear choices. There is no perfect stroller for every need. In order to figure out what stroller works best for your lifestyle, you have to ask yourself several questions. There are a lot of questions, so bear with me. This stroller buying guide won’t […]
Tips for (maybe, sort of, sometimes) Soothing a Colicky Baby
There are so many theories on colic, what it is, what causes it, and how to help it. But nothing is really known for sure. My son had colic mixed with a few other things that together created a monster for his first 6-months of life. During that torturous time, some people said hurtful and […]
Favorite Product: I Love the BabyBjörn Bouncer
It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of baby holders: items to contain and entertain your baby so you can take a shower, eat a meal, scroll Instagram, or just have an adult conversation without a baby in your arms. When it comes to baby bouncers, the BabyBjörn Bouncer Balance is my all-time favorite! […]
Valentine’s Day Gifts for Little Ones
As a kid, I remember my parents and grandparents giving us cute little Valentine’s Day gifts. We loved celebrating every holiday. I’d love to pass along the joy of celebrating to my own children. Depending on the age of your kids, some stickers or heart socks (or socks with emoji, hearts and ruffles or kissing lips) […]
Stylish Diaper Bags
Babies need a lot of stuff when you leave the house, so a spacious bag is key for any outing. However, I’d argue that style is just as important since you will be carrying this bag with you all the time! The best diaper bag depends on your lifestyle, budget, number of kids and personal […]
Winter Travel with Infant
Traveling with your infant for the first time can be intimidating! You know what you use at home, but what will you need at Grandma and Grandpa’s house for a week? Travel with an infant during the winter months can be even more daunting because so much of your luggage space is taken up with […]
Toddler Tableware
Mealtime is often very stressful with little ones in the house. Plates, utensils and adorable toddler tableware that make mealtime more fun, may just help picky eaters! In my personal experience with two toddlers, variety in their plates and utensils helps take their focus away from the new foods they are eating and moves […]
Gift Guide for New Moms
With no sleep, constant feedings and diaper changes, a new mom needs (and deserves!) some extra loving. Give her a gift that takes care of her, since she will be so focused on taking care of her baby. Here are just a few fail-proof gift ideas for the mother of a new baby. Cozy Slippers […]