The “That Would Never Happen to Me” Mindset is Bullshit
“That would never happen to me.” Ever find yourself thinking that? I know I have from time to time. “That would never happen to…
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Surprising (and Not so Surprising) Choking Hazards for Babies
In case you’re curious, babies don’t just shove objects into their mouths to drive you crazy—there is a real, developmental need for them to…
Baby Proofing Checklist – 40 Ways to Make Your Space Safe
When your baby becomes mobile, you realize everything in your house is a hazard. It’s tempting to wrap them in bubble wrap, because how…
The Best New Mom Finds on Grove Collaborative
Once I became a mom, I started paying a lot more attention to what was actually in the products I bought. Gone were the…
9 Common Car Seat Mistakes That Parents Make
I bet one of the first things you dropped a boatload of money on when you were pregnant was a car seat. Even if…
What now? Who now? The CDC’s New Guideline for Alcohol in Pregnancy
On February 1, the CDC updated their guidelines on alcohol consumption during pregnancy. Previously, the CDC stated that women should abstain from drinking while…
LÍLLÉbaby Recall
LÍLLÉbaby announced a voluntary recall of their Active Series carriers after issues with the chest clip were brought to their attention. Reports of the…
The New Baby Food Guide
Having started three babies on solids in the last 5 years, I read these new recommendations and leaped for joy for all you new…
Car Seat LATCH Rules
A few of you had emailed me asking about the new 2014 LATCH rules that further complicated the confusing waters of car seat installation….
Tales of Pregnancy – Zap Attack
I just had to share this story from Miranda. It cracked me up, mainly because everyone is alright, but also because I would have panicked the exact same way.
