With a new baby, comes new responsibilities and experiences especially if it is your first time giving birth. One of the many wonderful things you will be experiencing is breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is one of the most natural and beautiful things in the world. It’s a way for a mother to connect with her baby as …
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Who makes the best maternity pillow for relaxing and sleeping? My girlfriends rave about maternity pillows. I’m so tired of tossing and turning all night trying to find a more comfortable position while cradling my growing belly. Yes, I know sleep is a common problem for many but for expectant Mom’s sleepless nights can be …
The first few months after my daughter was born I had to run through this mental Diaper Bag Checklist to make sure I had everything I needed for her. Despite being thorough, it’s so much easier to not bring more than you need because it makes finding what you do need much faster. Cloth diapering, …
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This is where the idea for this blog started. The list below began as my list of things for our baby registry, and expand to a comprehensive list of “everything you might want to consider” getting (or not getting) for your little one. Babies really don’t need very much. At bare minimum, a car seat, …
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What to do when you are stuck inside?! While the weather on the East Coast has not been all that cold this winter, there have been a couple of days when snow or frigid cold has kept us more inside than out. On those days, if you are not prepared, you may find yourself saying …
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As with all food for your baby, make sure everything in the recipe is something you have already fed your baby or that your baby is the right age to begin the new ingredients. Most of these recipes would be considered Stage 2 recipes, that is, more suited to a child 7-8 months and up. …
Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Magnetic Responsibility Chart When it comes to parenting, there are many roles that we have to master, and believe it or not the humble chore chart for kids can be one of your greatest allies. As parents, we are many things — comforters, advocates, cooks, chauffeurs — but one of …
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Mommy, I’m Bored! With summer vacation upon me, I suddenly realized that three months is a long time! While my daughter plays very well with her toys and keeps herself occupied easily, there will still be many times when she declares that she is bored this summer. I wondered how I would keep this child …
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10 ~ Star Kids Snack and Play Travel Tray ~ This travel tray fits over the car seat so your kids can snack, color, hold their DVD player, use tag books, or have a snack. There are also pockets on the side to hold their work. $19.99 9 ~ Melissa & Doug Bella Butterfly Net ~ …
Thinking about taking your kids to Walt Disney World in Florida? Where do you start? Here are some great tips to get you heading in the right direction for an amazing family vacation. Many people have the misconception that Disney World is a theme park. Instead it is the name of the entire area owned …
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