Adjusting to life with a baby is hard for any new mom. But it’s even more difficult when you have a fussy, gassy, hurting, crying, inconsolable infant. Taking care of a colicky baby can be very challenging. And frustrating. And exhausting.
Colic affects more than 20 percent of newborns in the
A fussy infant can make you feeling helpless—not to mention disheartened and discouraged. The problem is that babies can’t tell us what’s wrong. And decoding a little one’s wails can be very frustrating for Mom and Dad. Luckily, we’re here to help with 10 soothing tricks to try when Baby
I am always on the go over the weekend. As soon as the baby wakes up (which, BTW, is way too early), I'm itching to get out of the house. So after a little quality toy time, a bottle, and change, I buckle Grant in his stroller and head out the door. First stop: Starbucks - because, FYI, my "homema
Study shows that parents sucking on their babies pacifiers make them healthier. It’s a common way to clean a pacifier when it falls off. I’m just imagining how funny mother or fathers will look sucking on to unusual pacifiers like panic button and Mustachifier pacifier. Researchers found that th
When my husband and I were dating we talked about all kinds of things during the long drive from Seattle to my parent's house in Oregon. We talked about our lives together, our pasts, and our goals and hopes for the future. As things got more serious we starting talking about kids; how many we want
New moms deal with a lot of new challenges: breastfeeding, diapering, cleaning, financial stresses, and then there’s weight loss. Everyone gains weight with their pregnancy, so you’re definitely not alone. Like all other moms, you carried another person in your tummy for nine months. After your
I used to have a beautiful grown-up living space. It had furniture from Pottery Barn and Restoration Hardware - with cheap-chic decor from Target and Home Goods. It was pretty.
Then, I had a baby. And all those beautiful touches were replaced. With a pack-and-play. And a changing table. And a s
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Nursing pillows have made a big impact on moms. Since their introduction it seems all moms have them on their baby registry. They are great for nursing and infant positioning – comfortable for the baby and mom.
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Boxing hotdogs, angry French fries, combative burgers -- sounds like a comic strip. But this food-fight-inspired art will not be found printed on the pages of your favorite funnies. Instead, you might find this cartoon being wheeled, carried, or carted by a style-savvy mom - with a sense of humor.
When I first brought my daughter home, I didn’t think about how to bond with my baby. I fed her, changed her, bathed her and as she grew I played with her. In fact, my mother-in-law wasn’t too happy that toys were often scattered around the living room where I spent time “playing.”
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11 days. 3,200+ miles. 4 hotel rooms. Two 30-somethings with their 9 week old driving from New York to Texas with a stop in Nashville seems a little nuts, and well, it is. We decided to bring our bubbling baby boy down to Houston to hang out with the grandparents, and meet the great-grandparents and
When it comes to jogger and cross-over strollers, Graco’s FastAction Fold Jogger Click Connect Stroller wins the race. Your baby can stay comfy while you run with a multi-position reclining seat, convertible 3 or 5-point harness, and large air-filled rubber tires for a smooth ride on any surface.
Parenthood is messy. It’s sloppy. It’s sticky. And it's not always pretty.
With a nine month old at home, I know that babies = mess.
It’s a little ones job to explore and our responsibility, as moms, to clean ’em up! That’s why I rely on an arsenal of products and gear to help me
When you get a group of new moms together for some wine and chitchat, there are two inevitable topics - diapers and epidurals. (And also day care, sleep schedules, and strollers.)
Yes, it's true. Mamas love to dish the dirt on all things Baby. And that's why Tend and Huggies recently invite
Best Apps for Toddlers {Kids and Technology}
This post features nine fabulous iPad apps for toddlers! They are easy to operate and will stimulate them with reading and activities! Perfect while you are on the go and need something to keep them occupied!
You know that giving birth will involve mind-blowing pain, mind-blowing joy, and likely, some time in the hospital. But what about the rest? Here’s the real answers to your burning childbirth questions.
What does a contraction feel like?
Sort of like period pain, but worse. While the sensati
