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  • Babies like being held… and held… and held. It is a simple fact that no matter how great your swing or bouncy is, how much your baby loves their crib, or how many hands you have helping out that sometimes your baby is going to wear your arms out wanting to be held by you… Keep Reading

    7 of the Best Baby Carriers that will Save your Back (and arms and legs)

  • Of all the unpleasant things motherhood brings on in the beginning, milk blister is agreed upon by many to be the worst. Like so many mamas before you though, you can make it through it. If this is something you haven’t experienced yet, you are probably wondering what exactly a milk blister might be because… Keep Reading

    Everything to know about a Milk Blister + Simple Remedies

  • Before I ever tried it, my understanding of breastfeeding was somewhat vague. I knew that I was breastfed as a baby. I knew that when I became a Mother I wanted to breastfeed my babies as well.Before my pregnancy, I had heard that breastmilk was incredibly healthy and beneficial for newborns, and that it had… Keep Reading

    3 breastfeeding tips I heard over an over – and 3 things I wish I heard instead.

3 breastfeeding tips I heard over an over – and 3 things I wish I heard instead.

Before I ever tried it, my understanding of breastfeeding was somewhat vague. I knew that I was breastfed as a baby. I knew that when I became a Mother I wanted to breastfeed my babies as well.Before my pregnancy, I had heard that breastmilk was incredibly healthy and beneficial for newborns, and that it had many health benefits for Mothers too. Never did I hear details, but the general perception I had was it was a good thing to do for your children and that, except for in special cases, ... [Read More]

The Best Infant Car Seat in 2019 – What to Look For & Why!

Being a new mom and dad involves so many decisions. You've got to find everything for the nursery, put together your baby registry list, know what to bring to the hospital, the list is endless. Thus, we are here to help with your decision making and in this case, choosing the best infant car seats. We will go over everything you need to know about what is the best infant car seat for your new bundle of joy and what to look for.What you need to know about Infant Car Seats Infants must ... [Read More]

The Best Baby Play Mat for Developing Motor Skills

Play mats are a safe spot for your little one to get some playtime in either independently or with you. They come in all shapes and sizes with varying activities and themes. Play mats are the perfect way for your baby to get some tummy time in and a great cure for baby boredom since they typically have plenty of toys attached. The best baby play mat for your little one is not only something to entertain your baby,  but also essential in helping develop motor skills.  I’m here to help you out and ... [Read More]

What to Know & Do About Postpartum Hair Loss

There’s plenty of things that are no fun about pregnancy, but there’s a few that make it seem all worth it. One of these things, of course, is your beautiful baby at the end. Another undoubtedly cool perk; awesome hair. You may have noticed during your pregnancy that your hair was shiny and glowing like never before. You weren’t imagining things, this is the case for so many mamas to be. Then when your hair begins to fall out postpartum, it can come as a huge shock and to be honest just feels so ... [Read More]

The Best Mini Crib to Transform Your Small Nursery

So you have figured out the wall color, the theme, maybe even your nursing recliner, but now you have got to pick out the most important piece of all. The crib! There are so many options out there that it can be hard to know where to start looking. Do you go for something trendy? Maybe you want something that will convert and last your little one through childhood or maybe this is the first of many babies for you and you just want a crib that will make it through all the wear and tear. Maybe you ... [Read More]

25 Fun Summer Activities for Preschoolers & Toddlers

If you are looking for fun activities with your preschooler this summer, you can either plan ahead or go with the flow. Some activities need supplies while others just need a spark of imagination. And it is not just your young children that will enjoy it. Share in the fun with your little one and try out as many as you can of these 25 summer activities for preschoolers and toddlers. 25 Fun Summer Activities for Preschoolers and toddlers. Wet and Wild Summer ActivitiesSplash pad – The ... [Read More]