We strap our children into car seats to keep them safe from harm, so why on earth do companies cover car-seats in harmful flame-retardant chemicals? The short answer is that all car seats sold in the United States are required to meet federal motion vehicle flammability regulation FMVSS 302 to […]
They say that when you finally get into a rhythm with your bebe, everything changes, and boy are they right! After months of making, trying, adjusting and building on purees, I finally had a really good handle on what my child loved. I figured out how how to efficiently make […]
Now that we’ve introduced solids and are happy little eaters, I’m all about consistently introducing Leo to all sorts of yummy flavors and spices with the hopes that she’ll be a good eater FOREVER. Fingers crossed! To help inspire ideas, find recipes and learn about the best way to combine […]
You don’t realize how unsafe your house is for a baby until there’s actually a baby in it. The corners, outlets, stairs, cabinets, drawers, cords, plants, shelves, etc. that were once invisible become your biggest fear, and there’s only one thing to do about it. That my friends, is to […]
For quite some time, feeding your baby throughout the night is imperative (they need the nutrition and human touch), but at a certain point, they no longer need the feeds and it can be tricky to break them. I’m speaking from experience as we finally broke our nighttime feeds at […]
Can I get a ‘praise be’ for smartphones and all the endless apps that make our lives easier? I have a deeper appreciation as a new mom because fast information and efficiency is at a premium. From apps that help me understand what my child is experiencing to those that […]
Solids are so much fun but can also feel overwhelming as there are a lot of questions that come along with introducing food to your child. When do you start? Where do you start? How much food? How often? Do you still give the same amount of milk? Here are […]
If you follow me on Instagram or are part of the private Facebook group I started for moms, then you probably already know that we used ‘The Happy Sleeper’ book to help our daughter with sleep. And if you don’t follow me on either, we LOVE and recommend that book. […]
To put it bluntly, teething is the worst! Watching your child suffer through the discomfort, irritability and sleeplessness is heart wrenching. They say that if we experienced the same amount of pain as adults, we’d be given morphine. Eeeeeek! To help make our daughter get as comfortable as possible […]