Dressing a baby for the weather doesn’t take a Ph.D., but there are some important rules of thumb that you’ll want to consider. Fabrics and Fit Colder Weather Warm Weather Over the course of each day, regardless of the weather, you’ll be changing clothes several times. Make this time more enjoyable for you and your Read More
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Water Safety
Ah, summertime! It’s wonderful to spend time outdoors and many families choose water destinations to cool off and have fun. Pools and splash pads are great but there are some safety considerations to keep in mind. Before heading out to your favorite pool or water activity, be sure that everyone understands the rules and parameters. Read More
Baby Gear: Some Things You Can Do Without
There’s a plethora of baby gear and equipment you can sink your money into, but take a second to consider – “Do I really need that item?” Some things you can do without and still have a well-set up nursery or baby care items. Here are a few to consider. The Diaper Bag I know Read More
Meeting Frustrations
Your sweet newborn is a joy and delight! They are the focus of your life and you love it that way. That newborn swiftly moves into babyhood and then toddlerhood. It feels like the blink of an eye. Now is the time to be prepared for frustrations during this expansive time of growth and development. Read More
New Parent Truths
The joys of becoming parents are real. They are often difficult to describe or expect but they are true nonetheless. Yes, there are challenges and difficulties to navigate, but the rewards far outweigh them. One thing is certain there are changes that you go through as a new parent. Here are a few. Brain Preparation Read More
Smile!
Baby smiles – how we love them! Did you know that babies start smiling around 6 to 12 weeks old? Obviously, this is an average norm. So there may be babies who smile earlier or start smiling later. All those variations are perfectly normal. Soon though you’ll be entering the teething time. This can be Read More
First Steps
Baby’s first steps are an exciting and anticipated event. Moving from tummy time and strengthening muscles to crawling and pulling up is thrilling. They can also be a source of frustration for your baby which is to be expected. While you want to be there to support and encourage them don’t get caught up “over Read More
Breast Feeding Challenges
Some moms experience challenges when trying to feed their babies when they are fussy or distressed. There can be any number of reasons that babies are fussy – it could be a passing phase, a growth spurt, or that “fussy” time of day or managing fast milk flow. Of course, there are situations when this Read More
Toys for Infants and Babies
Toys for infants and babies are abundant. You may have received some from friends and family as gifts for your little one. Here are some tips on play and toys for your baby. 0 – 3 Months 3 – 6 Months Toys for your baby should be a way for you to engage with them Read More
Car Seat Expiration
Even if it looks like it’s in mint condition, a car seat may be rendered useless thanks to its expiration date. Let’s explore this further. Why do Car Seats Expire? According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, there are two main reasons that car seats have expirations. First are the wear and stress on the Read More