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Baby Probiotics 101: Everything You Need To Know To Help Your Baby’s Digestive System
In this article, we explore everything there is to know about baby probiotics, their benefits, and their effects on the baby’s body. These tips will help you decide which baby probiotics best suit your child.
during your pregnancy
5 Fun Tricks To Make Your Baby Kick When You’re Pregnant
Feeling your baby kicking inside you is one of the awesome rewards of being pregnant. Here are 5 ways you can get the baby moving — so your husband or kids can feel the baby kick, too! Plus, how to count fetal movements, why fetal kicks matter, and what to do if you don’t feel your baby kicking or moving.
One Mom’s Helpful Advice For An Organic Pregnancy… On A Budget
Whether you have issues with regular (traditional) pregnancy products or not, there’s just something special about wanting to protect your baby’s health and pureness from conception to birth. I’ve got some great suggestions for you… that helped me when I was pregnant and looking for organic pregnancy products on a budget. See which ingredients in foods & beauty products are safe to use during pregnancy.
mom / baby necessities
Avoid These Popular Nursery Accessories! A Mom Of Three’s List Of Useless Nursery Items That First-Time Moms Don’t Need
Which nursery items do you REALLY need? A mom of 3 tells you what to avoid when shopping for and designing your baby’s nursery. See the bare minimum things you need, and a list of things you don’t need for the baby’s room.
Best Baby Shower Gifts: A First Time Mom’s Favorite Baby Gifts Under $50
A friend asked me for a list of the best baby shower gifts under $50 for her expecting friend. Here are 20 or so baby gifts that I actually received as a new mom, and I use each one of them! I feel these are not only useful, but thoughtful — because every time I use the item, I think of the person who gifted it to us.
Ergobaby 360 Review: See Why My Baby And I Love The Ergobaby 4-Position 360 Carrier
Thanks to the Ergobaby 4 position 360 carrier that I received as a baby shower gift, I am able to be somewhat productive with a needy and heavy baby by my side. There are 4 different ways to carry baby, and the Ergo 360 carrier has lots of unique features!
labor & delivery
The Average Cost Of Having A Baby + The Cost Of Raising A Baby For The First 2 Years [See How Much It REALLY Costs]
The total cost of having a baby in the first 2 years falls somewhere between $12,462 and $26,612. You can break this down to something like $500 to $1000 a month. Here’s a breakdown of the actual numbers… the cost to have a baby, plus the cost to raise a baby for the first 2 years.
A First-Time Mom’s Guide To Contractions: Here’s How True Labor Contractions Feel Different From Early Labor Contractions, False Labor, And Braxton Hicks Contractions
Is this your first pregnancy? Wondering what different types of contractions feel like and when they should start? Here’s how to tell true labor contractions apart from other types of contractions — including false labor and Braxton Hicks contractions.
after your baby is born
Baby Probiotics 101: Everything You Need To Know To Help Your Baby’s Digestive System
In this article, we explore everything there is to know about baby probiotics, their benefits, and their effects on the baby’s body. These tips will help you decide which baby probiotics best suit your child.
70 Breastfeeding Myths Debunked – All Of Your Breastfeeding Questions Answered Here!
Sometimes it’s hard to separate all of the silly breastfeeding myths from the tried and true facts about breastfeeding. Here are 70 common breastfeeding myths that many women believe. A list of breastfeeding inaccuracies that you can quit worrying about as a new mom. Plus, breastfeeding tips to make the process of breastfeeding your baby even easier!
Breastfeeding Isn’t As Easy As You Might Think! One Mom’s Breastfeeding Tips To Help First Time Mothers Overcome Common Breastfeeding Problems
My top 5 breastfeeding tips for new moms to help you solve common breastfeeding problems. These are all things that I’ve learned firsthand, after having 3 children. Plus my favorite resources to help you start breastfeeding like a pro!
fun pregnancy stuff
How To Make A Baby Shower Diaper Wreath: A Step-By-Step Tutorial
The baby shower diaper wreath is a great baby gift for these reasons: 1) It provides fun decor for the party. 2) It includes the gift of diapers for the baby.
3) The wood letters can be repurposed and used in the baby’s nursery. 4) The metal wreath can be used as a base for another wreath later — when the new mom feels like being creative. Here’s how to make a baby shower wreath yourself.
Free Pregnancy & Baby Stuff For Pregnant Moms And Expectant Parents
A huge list of free baby stuff that new parents can receive (at no charge) just for asking! I do my best to keep this list of free stuff for moms updated.
