I prefer to not put a ton of medicine in my kid’s bodies. But there is nothing more frustrating that trying to sleep with congestion. Since babies don’t have the ability to blow their nose or tell you when they can’t breathe it’s important to use preventative measures to ensure that baby can breathe easily…
Baby stuff is expensive. There is pretty much a gadget for just about everything. I completely understand why people say having a baby is expensive. You could easily spend thousands of dollars just in the first year alone. When I was pregnant with Jude I thought that a new baby required new gear. Now, a…
You only have two hands. As a new mom I remember feeling completely useless when Jude wanted me to hold him all. the. time. Then I discovered baby wearing. Women have been wearing their babies for centuries. It allows for mom and baby to bond while freeing up mom’s hands to perform everyday tasks. The…
44% of You were correct in your predictions. We are have having another BOY! Yesterday, was our first ever ultrasound. Ever. Neither one of us had any idea what to expect. The ultrasound doctor checked everything out, measured all the parts of the baby and told us everything looked great. At first the baby was…
With Jude nearing the end of his diaper journey and baby two’s upcoming arrival I thought it would be nice to expand my one-size diaper collection. The latest and greatest one-size diaper is the SoftBums Omni Diapering System. What makes the Omni Diaper so great? It’s versatile. It is the first Muti-Purpose Pocket – It’s…
As my baby bump gets bigger the more uncomfortable I get too. I find that when I’m walking I lead with my belly. Gravity is no working for me. The Blanqi Bodystyler offers support for growing bellies unlike any other maternity shapewear. What I love about the Blanqi is that it offers a smoother and…
I’m an on-the-go mom so being able to nurse my baby comfortably anywhere is important to me. While women have the right to breastfeed openly in most states I still like to maintain a little privacy. Some nursing covers can be big and cumbersome. The Reno Rose Pirose Nursing Cover is great because it gives…
I had a very difficult time nursing Jude for the first few months. But I was determined to overcome the challenges that often come with a first time breastfeeding mom. Toward the end of our breastfeeding experience both Jude and I were pros at nursing anywhere discreetly. However, those first few months I needed an…
One of the more interesting side effects of pregnancy is crazy, vivid dreams. Sometimes these dreams can be scary or stressful but most often my pregnancy dreams are just plain weird. Even when I’m not pregnant I have weird dreams. Pregnancy just adds another dose of crazy. It’s like a wild drug trip. (I can…
Babies are soft and cuddly therefore it is only logical that baby blankets also be soft and cuddly. The Doodle and Juju Blankopotamus is not only soft and cuddly but also super cute. In other words, perfect for cute snugly babies. We received a Blankopotamus blanket in the Wallflower pattern and I love it. The…
Fortunately, Jude hasn’t encountered too many diaper rashes and the ones he’s had haven’t been too bad. I’ve learned from experience that keeping baby’s bottom dry is the firs step in preventing diaper rashes. That means changing dirty diapers ASAP and making sure baby’s bottom is dry before putting on a clean diaper. One of…