When your baby is screaming from trapped gas, time seems to slow down. You know she needs to burp. Her little body is rigid, back arched, face beet-red, and her fists are clenched in unbearable pain. You would give anything–anything–to ease her pain. You’ve tried throwing her onto your shoulder and patting her back but…
Do you ever feel kind of bad for using disposable diapers? Environmentalists have made it clear that disposable diapers just fill the landfills. You’d like to try a greener option like cloth diapers or even biodegradable diapers, but man…they’re just so expensive! I get it. When you’re raising a baby on a budget, justifying the…
Shouldn’t getting your kids to sleep be easier? You’ve tried sleep training and bedtime routines…and yet every night still feels like a battle. And when he does finally get to sleep? It’s spotty and restless, with multiple wakings through the night. Magnesium is an essential mineral we all need but sometimes lack. It’s responsible for…
It’s been hours since your baby has last slept. You know he’s tired and yet his body seems to be in overdrive. His little limbs are jerking wildly. You have a feeling that cranky whine is about to turn into a full-blown wail. He needs sleep. You need sleep. And yet, sleep seems like the…
We all want to make sure that our baby’s nutritional needs are met. The thought of saving a few bucks at the cost of your baby’s health probably makes your stomach a little queasy. But, maybe you’re on a tight budget and trying to cut costs where you can. Infant formula is so expensive. The…
Receiving blankets, swaddles, burp cloths, baby blankets…you’ve been adding items to your baby shower registry for hours and everything is starting to look the same. I totally get it. As a new much just followed the Amazon’s default registry suggestions. When I someone was kind enough to buy me a pack of receiving blankets, I…