How do I play with my baby? It seems so simple, and yet when you bring out your baby’s assortment of toys, only for him to stare ahead with complete detachment, you have to wonder what you’re doing wrong. There’s no doubt that when you become a parent, you begin to worry about things you…
Taking care of a baby can be intimidating and overwhelming. If you are a first-time parent, you are probably clueless about many things, and that includes brushing their teeth. Even babies require proper dental care. To have healthy gums and teeth, regular brushing is a must. But when should you start brushing your baby’s teeth?…
Give your baby a bath, they said. It’ll be fun, they said. Right… My firstborn loved baths. Washing her was the most adorable activity in the world. My second daughter, not so much. Have you ever seen The Wizard of Oz? Remember the part where Dorothy throws a bucket of water on the Wicked Witch…
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…
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…
