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They're called pew babies, church dolls, angel babies, prayer dolls, handkerchief dolls, hanky dolls, church babies, pew dolls, and pioneer dolls. Here's a simple no-sew handkerchief doll tutorial for you! Plus, clever handkerchief doll poems to give with your special gift.
Read moreWondering what to do with all of your used baby items (like all of those super-soft used baby blankets) when your baby is no longer a baby? I counted nearly 20 baby blankets in my son's closet... he's now 2 years old! I wanted to donate them to a special cause. Here's my experience donating baby blankets to charity, a list of where to donate used baby blankets, and some fun ways to repurpose baby blankets and reuse them around the house!
Read moreIf the idea of having lots of free baby stuff when your newborn arrives gets you as excited as it does me, then you're in the right place! Check out this updated list of websites where you can get completely free baby stuff.
Read moreMeijer stores nationwide is giving pregnant women free prenatal vitamins. Here are the brands of prenatal vitamins in the program and how to find a Meijer pharmacy near you.
Read moreAfter 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...
Read moreMy baby has started crawling and pulling himself up to stand -- which means it's time for us to toddler proof the entire house! I have a few clever tricks for toddler proofing your home, plus a list of my favorite child proof products to protect your curious toddler -- including child proof locks for drawers, cabinets, and other doors (like refrigerators, toilets, trash cans, etc).
Read moreHere'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.
Read moreMy toddler likes to be nearby (and sometimes participate) when I'm working in the kitchen. But I didn't feel comfortable using just a chair for him to stand on to reach the countertop. Then I discovered the Little Partners learning tower! It's like a ladder for toddlers to get higher & closer to the action -- while standing safely on a non-skid, solid wood, sturdy surface.
Read moreGot 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 this Fisher Price swing the best.
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