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  • Over the years, I have come to learn that some people are great gift givers and others are lacking this skill. I fall in with the latter group. Trust me, it has nothing to do with me not caring or wanting to make people feel special! It’s just not my forte. Gift guides are my… Keep Reading

    Father’s Day Gift Guide 2019 [15 Items For Your Favorite Guy!]

  • So, your baby won’t take a bottle. While this definitely is not the worst thing to be dealing with, it can be extremely frustrating. On the bright side, your baby is probably loving the boobies and has latched well. However we much as you love your little one and love breastfeeding, you aren’t going to… Keep Reading

    Baby Won’t Take a Bottle? Here Are 5 Ways To Help Them

  • At the start of your breastfeeding journey, you may hear a lot about foremilk and hindmilk; leading you to believe that you can produce more than one type of milk. However, that would not be entirely accurate. Women only produce one type of milk, but the fat content found in breastmilk changes as the baby… Keep Reading

    Hindmilk & Foremilk…Is There An Important Difference?

Best Formula for Gassy Babies [5 Belly Soothing Options!]

While you can usually relieve your baby's gas with more burping or bouncing after feeding, sometimes further steps must be taken. Babies experience gas for a variety of reasons. It may be part of their digestive system adjusting to formula. Gas can also occur because of a feeding technique or due to the contents in your formula. After considering your feeding technique and bottle system, you may want to look into changing your baby’s formula. The formulas we have listed below specifically use ... [Read More]

50 ADORABLE Pregnancy Announcement Quotes & Ideas

Hooray! The time has come to announce that you are expecting a little one. We are all on different motherhood journeys and some of your announcements will be a big surprise while for others of you, your family and friends may have been waiting years for this. Either way, you have to find the perfect quote to share your good news! This list is full of all kinds of pregnancy announcement quotes so you can surely find one that is uniquely you. As a new mama, I would also recommend checking ... [Read More]

Night Weaning; How To Have A Smooth Transition

The first few months of a newborn's life are an exciting and unique time experience for both mom and baby. However, as joyful as this time is, let's be honest, it's exhausting. I remember breastfeeding my newborn, who woke up every two hours around the clock to eat. Exhausted, sore, and a little grungy from not showering, I was relieved when my pediatrician suggested that my baby might be ready for night weaning at our four-month checkup. The possibility of sleeping through the night again was ... [Read More]

Best Baby Carriers for Dad – 10 Choices With Style and Comfort

Babywearing is great for bonding and is an easy way to transport baby without the hassle! No more juggling a stroller and a grocery cart. Dads can wear their baby just as well as moms can, but often baby carriers are more mom focused. Even when gender neutral, they may leave out some of the must-have features like extra support or the capability to carry the baby to be carried in several different ways. The following are the best 10 stylish dad baby carriers. All have a focus on bonding dad and ... [Read More]

Father’s Day Gift Guide 2019 [15 Items For Your Favorite Guy!]

Over the years, I have come to learn that some people are great gift givers and others are lacking this skill. I fall in with the latter group. Trust me, it has nothing to do with me not caring or wanting to make people feel special! It's just not my forte. Gift guides are my best friend when special occasions come about. That is why I've pulled together this gift guide (with the help of some of the favorite men in my life) to help all of you out with finding the perfect Father's Day ... [Read More]

Baby Won’t Take a Bottle? Here Are 5 Ways To Help Them

So, your baby won’t take a bottle. While this definitely is not the worst thing to be dealing with, it can be extremely frustrating. On the bright side, your baby is probably loving the boobies and has latched well. However we much as you love your little one and love breastfeeding, you aren’t going to be with them 24/7 and it’s very hard to leave them in someone else’s care if they won’t take a bottle. It becomes a real problem when you finally feel ready to shed the sweats and go out on a date ... [Read More]