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Birth To 1 Year

Places To Donate Baby Blankets In The U.S. (Plus, Fun Ways To Repurpose Baby Blankets!)

Here's my experience donating baby blankets to charity, a list of places to donate used baby blankets in the US, and fun ways to repurpose baby blankets!

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A Mom’s Clever Tips For Toddler-Proofing Your House Once Baby Starts To Crawl

As the mom of a toddler, I have a few clever tricks for child-proofing your home. See my favorite child proof products to protect a curious toddler from drawers, cabinets, doors, refrigerators, toilets, trash cans, and more.

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Why I Chose Placenta Encapsulation After The Birth Of My Baby (Benefits Of Eating Placenta)

Placenta Encapsulation Benefits: Eating placenta isn't for everyone. How and why I consumed my placenta (in the form of capsules) after the birth of my son.

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Fisher Price Baby Swing Review: The Fisher Price My Little Snugabunny Cradle N Swing Is Great For Babies Who Won’t Nap

If your baby doesn't like to nap (like mine), a Fisher Price baby swing will restore your sanity! See why I like this Fisher Price swing so much.

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How To Help Baby Sleep Through The Night

If your baby isn't sleeping through the night yet, and you've got the bags under your eyes to prove it, it may be time to change your strategy. This video provides tips to help baby sleep through the entire night!

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Baby Probiotics 101: Everything You Need To Know To Help Your Baby’s Digestive System

We are delving deep into probiotics for babies (their benefits and overall effects on a baby's body) to help you decide on the best probiotics for your child and if your baby even needs probiotics at all!

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The Average Cost Of Having A Baby + The Cost Of Raising A Baby For The First 2 Years [See How Much It REALLY Costs]

The average cost of having a baby is $8.000-$12,000. The cost of raising a baby the first 2 years is $12,500-$27,000. That's $500-$1000 a month (...a car payment!) See how those numbers break down.

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The Fourth Trimester Of Pregnancy: Doctor-Recommended Ways To Help Your Newborn Transition From Birth To 3 Months

5 pediatrician-recommended ways to re-create the feeling of being in the womb during baby's first 3 months of life. Your baby was content for 9 months inside the womb and now must learn to transition to the real world.

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Toddler Toy Management 101: Mom Hacks To Prevent Too Many Toys In The Home + How To Organize Toys To Avoid Toy Clutter

How many toys should a child have? Here's the answer. See how we prevent too many toys from entering our home and how to organize toys to avoid toy clutter.

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VTech Sit To Stand Learning Walker Review: See Why My Toddler Loves This Baby Push Walker!

My baby is learning to walk at 16 months. After using the VTech Sit To Stand Learning Walker, he now attempts to walk completely on his own. See how this baby push walker helped him start walking!

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After 16 Months Of Using Disposable Diapers, I Switched To Cloth Diapers… Here’s Why & What I’ve Learned About Cloth Diapers vs. Disposable Diapers

I used disposables for 16 months before trying cloth diapers. I wish I made the switch to cloth sooner! My thoughts on disposable diapers vs cloth diapers today.

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Mom & Baby’s Keekaroo High Chair Review: See Why The Keekaroo Height Right High Chair With Tray Is The Best High Chair Ever!

I bought a Keekaroo Height Right high chair after researching the Stokke Tripp Trapp high chair. The Keekaroo is a great substitute for the Stokke high chair because your baby cannot outgrow a Keekaroo high chair... and it's much more affordable! We like the look & sturdiness of the Keekaroo. See all the other reasons we love our Keekaroo.

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Flying With A Baby? Here’s What I’ve Learned While Preparing For My Baby’s First Airplane Ride (…An International Flight To Canada!)

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 & travel necessities I've discovered and will be using on this trip, plus tips for other new moms who will be flying with a baby soon.

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Mom & Baby Review The Fisher Price Crawl Around Car With 3 ‘Smart Stages’ Levels Of Play

My baby really likes his Fisher Price Crawl Around Car! It keeps him busy for 15-20 minutes at a time. This is a Smart Stages Crawl Around Car with 3 levels of activity -- so it will grow with your baby. Here's our video review of the Fisher Price Laugh & Learn Crawl Around Car with our favorite features... and 1 negative.

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Car Travel With Baby: One Mom’s Simple Tips For Traveling With A Toddler In The Car

My baby is 1 year old - so he can finally ride in a forward facing car seat. We chose the Britax convertible car seat because of its high safety rating. Traveling with a toddler in the car soon? Here are my best baby travel tips for your next road trip with a toddler -- from kid friendly DVD movies to the best snacks & sippy cups for toddler car trips.

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Alternative Vaccine Schedules vs. The CDC’s Immunization Schedule: How To Find Vaccine-Friendly Pediatricians

We were faced with the dilemma of getting newborn vaccines in the hospital after delivery. And the CDC's immunization schedule recommends 6 vaccinations at 2 months. I've done my research and decided to follow an alternative vaccine schedule instead. See why. Are you following a delayed vaccine schedule too?

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Baby Led Weaning Foods To Start With + One Mom’s Helpful Tips Before Getting Started With BLW

I had plans to make my own baby food once I started introducing solid foods. But 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.

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How To Make Homemade Baby Food Quickly & Easily: 10 Helpful Tips For Making Baby Food At Home Yourself

See how homemade baby food compares to store-bought, the advantages of making baby food yourself, how you'll save money making your own baby food, how to puree/store/freeze/thaw baby food, and how to make healthy baby food recipes quickly & easily. 10 tips to ensure that your homemade baby food is safe, healthy... and tasty!

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