What if I told you that with one hour a day, you can dramatically improve your baby’s mental and physical development? As the benefits of skin-to-skin are uncovered, more and more parents and medical professionals are implementing this easy, natural strategy. Although you’ve probably heard about kangaroo care at some point, the actual concept and…
As a kid, I loved firework shows. The louder, the better. Of course, back then it didn’t occur to me that, located somewhere within the same 5 mile radius, was a new mom pulling her hair out because her baby wouldn’t sleep. If you’re the mother of a baby or toddler, you’re probably feeling alternating…
While most baby gear is eventually cast aside, a wooden high chair promises authenticity, quality, and lots of memories. A couple weeks ago, I received the Hauck Alpha Chair. I wasn’t sure what to expect. I’ve always loved the concept of wooden children’s furniture, but I’ve been burned by the selection at the big…
You and I know both know that those wee hours of the morning are important; whether you’re trying to get a few more minutes of shut-eye or get ready for work, having an early morning waking baby is just as unacceptable as it comes. And when you share your frustrations? Well, you may have already…
The first couple months of breastfeeding is far from easy. Even in an ideal nursing situation, beginner breastfeeding mamas can experience sore, cracked, or bleeding nipples. When you throw in other conditions like tongue tie, an overactive letdown, or nursing a premature baby, breastfeeding can become very difficult indeed. As a new mom, I used…