In today’s Christmas Special podcast, we talk about Christmas and Santa with the holiday just around the corner. We are joined by our guest, Andrew, a father of 2 daughters. A lot of parents tell their kids about Santa and will playfully help them write letters to him, and stock presents under the tree addressed […]
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Use a bit of muscle with a lightweight manual pump to produce breast milk to feed your baby later in the day or refrigerate the milk for use anytime. A manual breast pump is an answer when an electric pump won't fit the bill. Electric breast pumps let you produce milk without any effort on […]
Don’t feel bad if your baby gets a diaper rash. This is a common skin condition that affects newborns and isn’t a sign that you aren’t properly taking care of your baby. Babies have sensitive skin and wearing a diaper often results in inflammation. But treating a diaper rash with medicine or home remedies is […]
Raising kids will take a toll on your carpet. If you were considering purchasing new carpet I would strongly suggest holding off until all the little people in your house have reached a slightly more coordinated age. While carpet mess will be unavoidable (seriously, it's not a matter of if it happens but when) there […]
Breastfeeding is one of the most common ways to feed an infant under the age of one year old. Most mothers benefit from using a breast pump during their breastfeeding journey, but with many pumps on the market, it can be difficult to know which one is best. We will discuss the purpose of using […]
As caregivers for young children, caregivers need to put a lot of time into making the home safe and comfortable for babies and toddlers to explore. However, there's more to the world than that, and it's essential also to keep children safe while traveling. Car seats are the primary way to do so, but […]
The digital age produced toys that parents would never recognize from their own childhood. While we built robots from K-Nex or in our imaginations, kids today can buy toys featuring advanced robotics suited for ages five on up. Robotics toys are fun, but many of them are also teachers. A toy today is almost nothing […]
If only I'd known about the best pregnancy pillow for back sleepers, I could have avoided all plenty of headaches when my wife was pregnant with our daughter. My wife used to sleep on her back. But as her tummy grew, so did the discomfort, which grew in intensity as the months passed. We tried […]
The world of RC cars is so much more complex than you may have remembered it being when you were a child. Gone are the days of five-minute batteries and having to pick up the car the moment it hits an incline. In recent years, RC technology has evolved in a way that a whole […]
A drying rack just for your baby bottles may seem like an unnecessary luxury yet many parents swear by it. Join me as I take a closer look at these funky pieces of plastic and whether they are actually that great! Where to buy baby bottle drying racks: Munchkin Philips Skip Hop Walmart Amazon Have […]
One day you will be out in public changing your baby’s diaper when all of a sudden your baby turns into a tantrum monster. Just because the wipes in your diaper bag are cold and his precious little bottom is not used to it. Many parents swear by baby wipe warmers! Alice says: My daughter […]
Using a baby bottle warmer is a quick and easy way to get your baby’s bottle at an ideal temperature. This is safer than using a microwave and more accurate than running the bottle under some hot water from the tap. As a mother, it has been my experience that the best bottle warmer depends […]
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How to increase milk supply? This article covers everything that nursing moms need to know to overcome a low milk supply. This post answers questions like "When does my milk come in" and "How often should I feed baby?" so that your breastfeeding relationship can start off on the right foot.
A nursing or breastfeeding pillow is as the name implies, a pillow made specifically to use when nursing your baby. There are several different styles, but the basic idea is a C-shaped pillow that supports your baby to make nursing easier. Such pillows are also great for relieving back pain, using as a baby lounger, […]
I love muslin fabric. It’s uber-soft, lightweight but still warm & cozy, has ample stretch for easy and snug swaddling, and gets softer with every wash. I’m also a big fan of Summer Infant products. In particular, I love their SwaddleMe easy-style swaddle. Based on my love of muslin and Summer Infant products, I was […]