There are lots of fun ways to choose baby names. I mean, you don't want a name that's too trendy or a name that your child will hate. Yet you want a fairly unique name, right? Well, here's another handy resource for you -- one that I bet most people wouldn't think of.It's the Social Security Administration! … [Read more...]
It's easy when you're a new mom-to-be to go out and spend a bunch of money on all the latest baby gadgets and goodies.But this can also put you in serious credit card debt, if you're not careful.That being the case, knowing exactly what you need to buy for your new baby is crucial -- both to save money, and just so you know what the bare necessities are that you'll need.These are the most essential baby items to have on hand from the first day that your baby is born: … [Read more...]
What the heck is a diaper cake? A diaper cake is actually a cake-shaped arrangement of baby diapers. Diaper cakes are typically given as gifts to new parents at baby showers, or they're personally delivered to the new parents at the hospital or at home. A baby diaper cake is made from disposable diapers that are put together in the shape of a layered cake. Inside these layers (and on the outside) baby gifts are attached. Often, cascading silk flowers adorn the outside of diaper cakes, … [Read more...]
Your wife is pregnant. You might be wondering if you should continue life as usual, spoil her rotten, or hide until the baby is born! Chances are, you will be doing a bit of each of these over the coming months. Following are 7 fun things you can do to help your pregnant wife throughout the pregnancy. As long as your heart is in it, these are guaranteed to be just as fun for you as they are for her! #1 Give her foot rubs. Don't make her beg for a good foot rub every … [Read more...]
Parents walk a fine line when it comes to choosing a name for their baby. If they choose a name that is too unique, their child is likely to change it -- either by taking a nickname, or just by asking others to call them by some other name. However, if parents choose a name that is so common that lots of other kids of their child's generation have it, that can be just as frustrating -- at least from the child's perspective. Because children want to feel that they are unique from … [Read more...]
Do you have a friend or relative who is pregnant this holiday season?While I don't this year, I have had this experience and I know that it can be difficult trying to figure out what to get her -- especially since you may not know what everyone else has already gotten her.The first thing to do (if you can) is find out what others are getting her or have already given her, so that you don't duplicate what someone else has already done.Here are some great gift ideas for the mom-to-be... … [Read more...]
Two months and counting! It's time to assemble everything you'll need for baby's arrival. Just in case -- they do arrive early, you know! I've unpacked the new car seat and washed the baby clothes. Now I need to figure out which baby sling is best for a newborn. Here's what I've found about wearing an infant: … [Read more...]
Pregnancy should be a FUN time!When you're feeling tired and oh-so-pregnant, take all the shortcuts you can.Here are 4 of my favorite ways to simplify life, before and after baby arrives! … [Read more...]
It's time to start stocking up for baby's arrival! But... How many diapers should you buy ahead? How long does a baby wear each size diaper? What's a good sale price on diapers? What brand diaper should I buy before baby comes? Here are some good answers I've found on the web from fellow moms... … [Read more...]
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