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Which nursery items do you REALLY need? A mom of 3 tells you what to avoid when shopping for and designing your baby's nursery. See the bare minimum things you need, and a list of things you don't need for the baby's room.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreMy 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.
Read moreBabywearing 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.
Read moreA friend asked me for a list of the best baby shower gifts under $50 for her expecting friend. Here are 20 or so baby gifts that I actually received as a new mom, and I use each one of them! I feel these are not only useful, but thoughtful -- because every time I use the item, I think of the person who gifted it to us.
Read moreMany 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.
Read moreAs 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.
Read moreThanks to the Ergobaby 4 position 360 carrier that I received as a baby shower gift, I am able to be somewhat productive with a needy and heavy baby by my side. There are 4 different ways to carry baby, and the Ergo 360 carrier has lots of unique features!
Read moreWhat'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...
Read moreA first time mom shares her top 10 must have baby items. Wondering which baby things you'll really need? What should you put on the baby registry? I've used these unique items almost daily in the first 6 months my baby's life!
Read moreLooking 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.
Read moreSee 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.
Read moreIt'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
Read moreEvery 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...
Read moreExploring 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.
Read moreWhen 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.
Read moreIf you're pregnant and confused about how to buy newborn car seats (as most first-time parents are), these tips will come in handy! Whether you decide to buy a used or new newborn car seat, here's what you need to know about the proper fit, recline angle, and which direction baby's carseat should face.
Read morePregnancy & 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.
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