Newborns, Essential Oils, and Other Natural Remedies for Baby’s Cold or Congestion Awake at 3 AM listening to your baby try to breathe through the congestion? Wondering if you can use essential oils to help baby with cold symptoms? Middle of the night feedings are hard enough on a good night. But when baby can’t…
Want to Do Some Fun Outdoor Activities With Family, But Not Sure What? Try These Ideas! If you’re looking for outdoor activities for the family, you’re in the right place. I’ll be spending a lot of time at home this summer with my daughters, and I want to take advantage of the warm weather as much…
Baby Cries When Put Down to Sleep? Needs to be Held ALL the Time? “I can’t put my baby down without her crying, and I’m exhausted!” I hear you, mama. Swing, bouncer, swaddle: You’ve tried it all, and nothing works. Your arms are dying for a break, but your baby isn’t happy anywhere or with…
How to Nurse Your Baby in Public (Without Having to Cover Up) Does your baby or toddler constantly pull the blanket off while you breastfeed in public? Do you find yourself getting flustered as you try to latch your baby and keep the nursing cover from falling off your shoulder? It should go without saying,…
“Help! My Baby Hates Tummy Time!” Are you feeling guilty because you haven’t started tummy time yet for your baby? Or maybe you’ve tried but your baby seems to hate it, so you’re wondering about tummy time alternatives. Don’t worry, you’re not alone! I went through the same thing with both of my babies. Experts…
Benefits of Babywearing + Tips on How to Find a Carrier Hey, mama! Let’s talk about the benefits of babywearing for a minute. But first:Â Does your baby want to be held all the time? Wondering if there’s something wrong with your child? (The answer? Nope!) It’s biologically normal for babies to want to be safe…
I needed a change of pace, so I thought I’d take a break from working on my normal blog posts and write up something about what we’ve been doing during this time of social isolation. A few minutes ago, I found and printed a couple The Little Mermaid coloring sheets, per my 3-year-old’s request, then…
Which Baby Carrier is Best for a Newborn Baby + Babywearing Safety Tips Have you started shopping for baby gear while you anxiously await the arrival of a new little one? Or, perhaps you’re looking for a baby carrier to gift to an expectant friend or family member, and you’re wondering which baby carrier is…
Babywearing + Breastfeeding Tips and Tricks Wondering what’s the best baby wrap you can nurse your child in? Baby wearing and breastfeeding go waaay back, probably to the beginning of time. And although our daily tasks are a lot different now than back then, Moms have always had a lot on their plates. But hungry…
Are Baby Wraps Safe for Newborns? When I first started my search for a baby carrier, the options were overwhelming. Did I want a wrap or something a little more structured? Even after narrowing it down to a fabric baby wrap, I had to wonder: “Is it safe to use a Boba wrap for newborn…