I'm in the process of preparing for my baby's first plane ride. See everything that we're packing, how I plan to handle the layovers and connecting flights with a baby, some handy gadgets and travel necessities that I've discovered and will be using on this trip, and tips for other moms who are planning their very first flight with a baby.
My baby really likes his Fisher Price Crawl Around Car! It keeps him busy for 15-20 minute intervals at a time. As a full time work at home mom, having your baby distracted for even a few minutes of “baby free time” always feels like a win! This is a Smart Stages Crawl Around Car with 3 different levels of activity that will grow with your baby. See our video review -- including our favorite features on the Fisher Price Laugh And Learn Crawl Around Car (and 1 negative).
My baby is 1 year old -- which means he can finally ride in a forward facing car seat. We chose the Britax convertible car seat -- because of its high safety rating. See what traveling with a toddler in the car is like for our family. My best baby travel tips for your next road trip with a toddler... from entertaining DVD movies in the car to the best snacks & sippy cups for toddler car trips.
As a first time mother, I question everything when it comes to the wellness and safety of my baby. Right away, we were faced with the dilemma of getting newborn vaccines while in the hospital after delivery - the Hepatitis B shot, and the Vitamin K shot. Then, the CDC's immunization schedule for children says to give 6 vaccinations at 2 months of age. I've done my research and decided to follow an alternative vaccine schedule instead of the CDC's baby vaccination chart. See why, and if this is the right decision for your family -- or not.
I had planned to make my own baby food once I started introducing solid foods to my exclusively breastfed baby. But when my baby was 8 months old, I decided to try baby led weaning instead -- and now I can’t imagine introducing solid foods any other way! Here are the benefits of BLW, the best baby led weaning foods to start with, and my tips for moms before starting baby led weaning.
I've been practicing Elimination Communication potty training (with a diaper backup) since my baby was 13 weeks of age. In 1 month he will be a year old, and we are still committed to becoming diaper free. I've learned a few things about EC since I first started it -- so I thought I'd share the following with others who are considering it: How I'm encouraging my baby to go potty at specific times, What my baby's potty signals are, What my baby's diaper-free times are like, The benefits of EC and why I'm sticking with it, The challenges of EC and how I'm working through them.
Wondering if you can take a shower with your baby to save time? The answer is yes! Here's how I shower with my baby, plus my best tips to make the process of bathing your baby even easier.
My baby is now 10 months old and pulling himself to stand while holding onto furniture. The Baby Einstein Discovering Music activity table gives him a way to play while standing. See what makes this baby activity table unique and why he likes it so much. Plus, our video review of this Baby Einstein activity table.
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.
My 8 month old isn't interested in baby toys much anymore. So in an effort to keep him engaged and entertained, I decided to give the Zany Zoo Activity Cube a try. Here's everything I love about this large wooden activity cube, and the 1 thing I don't. See why I think it's a great gift for a 1-year-old.
