Setting up a Montessori Play Space for Your Baby
We’ve seen the minimalist look dominate nursery design for a few years now. Parents seem to be moving toward a “less is more approach”…
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Tubby Todd All Over Ointment Review
I kept seeing everybody raving about this magical Tubby Todd cream, so I decided I need to check this wonder elixir out for myself….
Fighting The Flu: Why It’s Worth The Battle
Social distancing? Check. Rubbing sanitizer on your hands till they feel like they’re going to dry up and fall off? Check. Glovebox full of…
Umbilical Cord Care: No, Don’t Pull It Off
Even though it seems complicated, umbilical cord care is fairly simple and easy to do. As a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, International Board Certified…
Why Can’t Babies Have Honey? Plus Answers to 10 Common Questions
Here’s the situation. Honey is delicious. It’s natural and seems like it would be very baby-friendly, however, honey can also carry some dangerous passengers….
Nope, We’re Not Skipping Flu Season This Year
Although COVID-19 is at the front of everyone’s minds when it comes to health and wellness these days, the sad truth is, our old…
Does My Baby Have a Tongue Tie?
Have you ever heard of a tongue tie? I’m not talking about when you get all confused end up sounding like a total asshole….
What You Need to Know About Organic Diapers
Google “organic diapers” and you’ll be hit with an overwhelming 32 million search results. Maybe you used “organic” as an easy stand in for…
Letting Go of the Right Way to Parent
When it comes to babies, there’s no right way to parent. Through experience, you’ll find where you can tweak and adjust advice so it…
Camping with a Baby – best tricks and tips
I feel there are three categories of people: those who love camping, those who tolerate camping, and those who would rather shove a flaming…
Ways to Say, “Don’t Freaking Touch My Baby”
Whether it be a baby’s overwhelming cuteness or the fear of bad ojo, people can’t seem to keep their hands off a newborn baby….
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…
Best Winter Baby Gear – Dressing Your Baby for Cold
There’s a lot to think about when dressing your baby for the cold weather. How many layers should they be wearing? Is that outfit...
Best Pregnancy & Baby Products for 2020
The year is 2020 (said in a Barbara Walters voice) and there are some really cool new pregnancy and baby products coming out. I…
Beverage Guidelines for Babies and Kids
Once you become a parent, encountering conflicting advice is about as common (and maddening) as the ol’ 2am double dump. Even within the few…
Best Toddler and Baby Beach Tips
Before I launch into these baby beach tips, let’s just get this out of the way: don’t expect trips to the beach with a…
Summer Safety Tips for Babies
It’s official – summer, and all of its glorious, hot, sun shiny goodness is finally here. As we trade in our shovels and salt…
Babies are Just Like Cake – Cut New Moms a Break
It was the middle of a Canadian winter when my son was born, so many a cold day had to be spent shuffling around…
A New Mom’s Poem About Her Sleeping Husband is Pretty Relatable
You love your partner. You really do. But when your baby wakes up for the umpteenth million time and they don’t even bat an…
Best Pregnancy & Baby Products for 2019
It’s that time of year again when I scope out the latest and greatest pregnancy and baby products. Here’s what’s cool and new for…
