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What To Do When Your Baby Falls Down
It’s one of the most horrifying sounds you can hear as a new mom: Thud.Your baby has fallen, and you are immediately cast into a world of panic and worry. You ask yourself so many questions: Should you call your doctor, or rush him to the ER? What are the signs of a concussion? Should you keep him awake?Before you induct yourself…
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Why Incredibly Dangerous Amber Teething Necklaces Should Be Banned
They’re the latest craze in the crunchy mama circles.You may have heard of them: magical necklaces that are supposed to relieve teething pain and make it all-around a more tolerable experience.Supermodel Gisele Bündchen posted a photo to…
Summer 2018 Guide: The 5 Best Swim Diapers For Pool Fun
What’s the difference between a regular diaper and a swim diaper, I hear you ask?The main difference is that regular disposable diapers contain water crystals (sodium polyacrylate) which are meant to absorb liquids (like pee). This is fine…
The Most Reliable Baby Monitor To Keep Twins Sleeping Safely
So, you have twins! Congratulations! You might be wondering what the best solution is to watch them at night, and you do have some options. It depends on the sleeping arrangement, and whether or not you want a video monitor. No matter what…
When Do Babies Hold Their Own Bottle? (Plus Tips To Help Them Do It)
As moms to newborns, we cherish every moment we get to hold our little ones, but after a while, we wonder…“Will I ever have a free hand again? When will she hold her own bottle?”While the average child begins to hold their bottle…
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A year later and I’m still uncomfortable in my postpartum body
I had a pretty great postpartum experience this last go round. Jamie was a pretty easy baby. He’s added so much to our lives. Ayva is adapting well to being a big sister. My husband is incredibly helpful. I have no complaints.Except…
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Here’s how I’m helping my baby be a better toddler
The most challenging part of having a baby is that eventually they start to grow up and they’re not babies anymore. It blows my mind that a year ago, Jamie was an infant whose main superpower was being adorable. He’s still quite the cutie,…
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How to prepare your tween for her first period
How do I prepare my tween daughter for her first period?
Getting my period was one of the most traumatic experiences of my life. I was really young, just going into the 5th grade. No one in my family had ever talked to me about what to…
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5 ideas for moms and daughter to practice self-care together
Self-care is a really hot topic these days. I’m thankful that people, especially women, understand how critical taking care of ourselves is to wellness. I wasn’t an easy convert. When self-care first became a top of mind subject, it felt…
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