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  • As great as sunshine is, it’s rays can be really harmful especially to the little ones. Our favorite way to get outside while keeping the babies protected from the sun has always been a baby beach tent. It’s something our family has done for a long time, although before it became a real “thing” we… Keep Reading

    The Best Baby Beach Tent for the Summer!

  • As a mom, you’re always thinking about and prioritizing the safety of your baby. One of the most important decisions you make for them early on is their car seat. Safety comes at a price in this case though, so you might be thinking a convertible car seat is your best option. Basically, a convertible car… Keep Reading

    Best Convertible Car Seat – Top 10 for 2018

  • Ah, sleep training. When your baby is first born nothing sounds better than getting to the point where they can finally sleep through the night. Then you begin to look into how to actually achieve this and you’ll probably run into one hundred different methods of sleep training that all sound pretty torturous for you… Keep Reading

    When to Start Sleep Training – Baby sleep tips for new moms

When to Start Sleep Training – Baby sleep tips for new moms

Ah, sleep training. When your baby is first born nothing sounds better than getting to the point where they can finally sleep through the night. Then you begin to look into how to actually achieve this and you’ll probably run into one hundred different methods of sleep training that all sound pretty torturous for you and your little one. I am here to promise you that it is all so worth it once it’s done, and it actually not as hard as it seems. Your baby and you will be happier getting a good ... [Read More]

Best Bedwetting Alarms – How to end bedwetting fast!

You don’t really think about how much pee you have to deal with in parenthood until you actually become a parent. I am here to sympathize with you, and I am here to sympathize with you even more if you are a parent of a kiddo who wets the bed. Yes, all kids do this every once in awhile, but there are some families who are actually dealing with this every single night. It’s hard as a parent to deal with both the mess and watching your child struggle, but it can also be really hard on the kiddo do ... [Read More]

5 tips for dealing with a toddler who won’t stay in bed! – 18 Month Sleep Regression

Having just hosted my 18-month old nephew on an overnight visit, I am reminded that toddlers can pop out of bed (even leaving the room!) without the skills to go back to sleep. I asked toddler sleep expert, Nicole, to weigh in on the little kid that won't stay in his bed at night. Nicole Johnson is the Lead Baby Sleep Consultant and owner of The Baby Sleep Site and she shares her ideas on this jack-in-the-box behavior below. Stay in your bed, toddler - A guide to 18 month sleep ... [Read More]

5 Incredible places to Rent Maternity Clothes

Pregnancy should be one of the periods of life where you feel the most beautiful. I mean come on, you are literally creating a life with your awesome body. This does not mean it’s always cheap. While I love to find an excuse to search for a new outfit, it is incredibly costly to find a whole new wardrobe. And one, that lasts for just a few months. Luckily some ingenious women came up with a company to rent maternity clothes. Yes, that is right, you can rent maternity clothes. Which means you ... [Read More]

3 Fun + Simple Earth Day Activities for Preschoolers

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Stonyfield® Organic Kids®. You will love our simple Earth Day activities for preschoolers. Kids are such incredible stewards of our planet. In fact, my kids are more conscious about recycling and saving energy than most adults I know. That is why we partnered with Stonyfield® Organic Kids® yogurt to share some of our favorite ways to celebrate Earth Day with little ones.3 Fun + Simple Earth Day Activities for PreschoolersI don’t know ... [Read More]

How to avoid Diaper Rash + Best Diaper Rash Cream

There is nothing fun about diaper rashes. They seemingly come out of nowhere and are so confusing to figure out. Plus, it is just awful to see your little one so uncomfortable. We’ve got some tips for you to help prevent and treat their sore little behinds. Plus a breakdown of some of the best diaper rash cream out there. Hopefully making this whole experience a little easier.How to avoid Diaper Rash + Best Diaper Rash Cream How to Avoid a Diaper Rash Don’t be too hard on yourself if ... [Read More]