At 2-1/2 years old and 35 pounds, my son is quite heavy for me to carry. Even though he can walk on his own, my husband or I usually need to scoop him up and carry him at some point whenever we're out & about. I'm so glad I discovered this toddler hip seat carrier -- it puts an end to muscle fatigue and backaches from carrying a heavy toddler!
After months of playing with VTech playsets with my son, I thought other parents might benefit from my thoughts regarding the Go Go Smart Wheels collection. To this day, I still ask myself the question if VTech Go Go Smart Wheels cars and playsets are worth it...
My 2-year-old wants to ride his Big Toys Green Country Jeep every time we're playing in the yard! Here's our honest review of this fancy, expensive, remote control ride-on Jeep -- including the pros and cons.
The Radio Flyer 4-in-1 trike is adjustable in so many ways... it grows with your toddler! My son is almost 2 years old and we've found that the Radio Flyer tricycle is a great alternative to a traditional stroller. Here's my review of this toddler trike - including the pros and the cons.
If you're the parent of a 2-year-old boy like I am, chances are your friends & family will ask what you recommend they buy for your son's birthday, Christmas, or other special occasion. If you happen to be a grandparent or friend of the family, then you're probably wondering which gifts for little boys are most needed at this stage. Here's a first-time mom's list of the best gifts for 2-year-old-boys.
The fourth trimester begins when your baby is born and continues until she reaches 3 months old. It's a time of adjustment for both the mother and the newborn -- who was quite content for 9 months inside the womb and now must learn to adapt to all new sights, sounds, and activities. Here are 5 pediatrician-recommended ways to re-create that feeling of being inside the womb during your baby's first 3 months of life.
I am 20 months into being a full time, stay-at-home mom with no immediate family nearby. And I'll be the first to say... I sometimes need a break! So I've made a point to find ways to give my toddler and myself a break from "just us" once in awhile. Here are 10 ways I've found to take a well-deserved mom day, meet other moms, and help your child make new friends. My best tips for socializing your stay-at-home toddler...
I try to keep a handle on the flow of the toys coming in and out of our home and ways to organize them in order to keep them interesting and useful for my son. See how we prevent too many toys from entering our home AND how to organize toys in such a way to avoid toy clutter.
An activity table is a great way to get up off the floor while playing. I wanted an activity table that would last a long time, grow with my son, have multi-functional use, and be durable (not made of pressboard, laminate, or plastic). I was really happy to discover the Nilo table! The Nilo activity table is a really thoughtful and well-made multi-activity play table. Here is my review...
'How much longer do you plan to breastfeed? This is a question I get quite often. (My baby is 17 months old.) While breastfeeding has always felt so natural to my baby and I, when it came to a mother’s choice of allowing her toddler (no longer a baby) to breastfeed, it just seemed weird... until I became a mother myself! Here's my experience breastfeeding beyond 1 year, plus a list of the benefits of extended breastfeeding.
