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.
See how homemade baby food compares to store-bought baby food, the advantages of making baby food yourself, how you'll save money making homemade baby food at home, how to puree/store/freeze/thaw baby food, and how to make your own healthy baby food recipes quickly & easily. Plus 10 tips to ensure that your homemade baby food is safe, healthy... and tasty!
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.
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.
Babywearing wraps are the best! I would rather wear my baby than carry him. Here's my review of the Moby Wrap Classic -- what I love about it (...and a few things I don't), plus how to wrap the Moby Classic for 4 different babywearing carry positions.
Many parents swear by the Baltic Amber teething necklace. As a first time mom, not knowing what to expect, it appears the Baltic Amber necklace is working because he teethes with very little fussing AND he has never once had a fever! Here's how a Baltic teething necklace works, plus some things you should know before trying an Amber necklace with your baby.
As a new mom, I look for baby items to serve multiple uses. That's why I love the Bumbo Multi Seat. Not only can it be used as a floor seat and a high chair, but it can also be used on other flat surfaces -- like the dining room table while I'm working there! The Bumbo baby seat easily converts from a floor seat to a booster seat -- maximizing its use for as long as baby will fit in it! Here's my detailed review, plus a video so you can 'see' what I'm talking about.
What's in your baby's diaper tote? I believe these 20 or so items are a well rounded assortment of baby items that make the most sense to take with you wherever baby goes -- while keeping it minimal. See what I keep inside my Skip Hop Grand Central Diaper Bag...
