Looking for a DIY baby monitor or cheap iPhone baby monitor that isn’t too complex? Using the Cloud Baby Monitor app and 2 or more Apple devices is the easiest way to make a WiFi baby monitor yourself! See how to get the only baby monitor you’ll need for only $3.99 using Apple devices that you probably already have.
Mom & Baby Necessities
Quinny Baby Stroller Review: See What This Mom & Baby Think About The Quinny Buzz Xtra Stroller
See my list of really cool features that I love about the Quinny Buzz Xtra stroller (with pics & video), plus a few things I don’t love about this Quinny baby stroller. Pros & cons of the Quinny Buzz stroller from a new mom’s perspective.
Fisher Price Baby Swing Review: The Fisher Price My Little Snugabunny Cradle N Swing Is Great For Babies Who Won’t Nap
Got a baby who won’t nap? (Me too!) My baby doesn’t like to nap. He will show signs of tiredness but will fight sleep almost every time I put him down for a nap. Fisher Price baby swing to the rescue! See why I like the Snugabunny Cradle ‘N Swing the best.
Baby Activity Center Review: Mom & Baby Review The Oball Bounce O Bunch Activity Center
Every mom would benefit from a baby exercise saucer / baby activity center of some kind. There are several to choose from… too many! Lucky for me, my guesswork was done for me when I received the Oball Bounce O Bunch Activity Center as one of my baby shower gifts. This baby exersaucer has become an item we simply wouldn’t want to be without — not to mention an absolute sanity savior! Here’s why…
During Your Pregnancy
The Best Summer Pregnancy Tips: A Mom Of 3 Shares Some Clever Ways To Beat The Heat When You’re Pregnant
When you have a summer pregnancy like I did, you have to find some creative ways to beat the heat. When you’re pregnant, you feel hotter than other people — and your baby feels even hotter than you do! Here are more than 30 fun ways to stay cool during the hot summer months when you’re expecting.
Pregnancy & Allergies: A Mom Shares The Best Natural Ways To Fight Allergies During Pregnancy
Pregnancy & allergies seem to go hand in hand. During my pregnancy, I had a stuffy nose all the time and excruciating headaches, too. Natural remedies are better than over-the-counter medications when you’re pregnant — so here’s a list of natural remedies to help you manage spring allergies during pregnancy.
When To Announce Pregnancy: What’s Too Early To Start Telling People You’re Pregnant?
Deciding when to start announcing pregnancy isn’t always easy. I had very different experiences with my first pregnancy, compared to my second and third pregnancies. Here are my best tips – reasons to tell everyone right away, and reasons to wait a little longer. Plus, how to tell work you’re pregnant
Labor & Delivery
Inducing Labor Naturally – Here’s How To Do It Yourself
A look at some of the methods of inducing labor naturally. We dispel some of the old wives tales from those methods that are truly the most effective. See how to stimulate the production of certain hormones in your body in order to encourage labor yourself. These are the best natural ways to induce labor on your own.
Water Breaking During Pregnancy: If You’re Wondering What It’s Like When Your Water Breaks, Here’s What You Can Expect
Find out the odds of your water breaking at home, rather than in the hospital. My experience, plus what I’ve learned about water breaking during pregnancy – to help calm your fears.
After The Baby Is Born
Free Baby Books: How To Start Building Your Child’s Library From Birth For Free
It’s never too early to read to your baby. I started reading everything out loud when I was pregnant. I continued reading to my newborn while I was breastfeeding. By 3 months, my baby was fully engaged whenever I was reading a book to him. Here’s how I built my baby’s reading library
Baby Potty Training: A First Time Mom’s Experience Going Diaper Free At 13 Weeks – How Elimination Communication Works
Exploring baby potty training? Have you heard about Elimination Communication? It’s a simpler way to do baby potty training) which focuses on being diaper free at a younger age. We started when our little boy was 13 weeks old. With EC, the diaper is used as a “back-up” instead of a permanent, wearable toilet.
See Why I Chose Placenta Encapsulation After The Birth Of My Baby – The Benefits Of Eating Placenta
Here’s how and why I consumed my placenta (in the form of capsules, like supplements) after the birth of my son. Most of the benefits of eating placenta have to do with bonding with the infant and shrinking the uterus back to normal size. But I was mostly interested in the direct benefits in the recovery after birth.
Fun Pregnancy Stuff
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.
Top DIY & Storebought Halloween Costumes For A Pregnant Woman
Fun ways to disguise your pregnant belly and enjoy Halloween with everyone else. Lots of pregnant Halloween costumes – some you can make, some you can buy!
