My youngest daughter is on the move! Since she was born, we had her in a HALO SleepSack at night to keep her warm. Since blankets are a big no-no in cribs and generally around infants, we wanted to make sure she was safe and comfortable at night. My husband and I knew about the importance of putting our kids down to sleep without any loose sheets, bedding, and blankets, so we invested in a few HALO SleepSacks. What we didn't realize was that our ...
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Check Out The Baby Snug by Mamas & Papas
Any seasoned mom will tell you that you really don't need all that gear you initially believed you needed when you create your baby registry. After having baby #2, I have put a lot of things in perspective: splurge on a sturdy stroller if you plan on having more than one baby, don't invest too much in gear that will only last you 3 months, and if you are low on space, look into space saving options when it comes to baby gear. My toddler loves ...
Squirmy Baby? No Problem With Huggies Little Movers Slip Ons! #FirstFit
Have you ever tried to change the diaper of a squirmy baby? Ever since my baby has discovered sitting up, changing her has been a mission. Now that is walking, it's become even harder keeping her still long enough to get her diaper off, cleaned, and back on. I often find that if I do happen to get her diaper on while she is squirming, it is not fastened properly. I always say that we are a Huggies family, but I guess I hadn't really lived up ...
Chicco Introduces a New Car Seat to Their Product Line- NextFit
When I found out I was pregnant with my first baby, I spent hours, days, and weeks searching each piece of baby gear we would be using with her. Everything had to have the highest ratings in safety, as well as user-friendly and comfortable. Since I had a little experience with my niece's infant car seat, I knew what I didn't want in a car seat- I needed something that was easy to carry (lightweight and a good grip bar) as well as a base that was ...
Do You Give Your Infant Vitamins? (Giveaway)
While I was breastfeeding my first baby, my daughter's pediatrician told me that as long as I was taking my prenatal vitamin, I did not need to give her additional vitamins. He also mentioned that since she is breastfed, she should be on a Vitamin D supplement. With baby #2, I was a bit more concerned about her vitamin intake because she is a finicky eater and does not nurse as often as my first baby did. Last week, her pediatrician prescribed an ...
Seventh Generation Free & Clear Wipes Have a New Look and Feel!
If you've been reading my blog for a while, then you know my attempt at cloth diapering, and even using cloth wipes. Well, this endeavor ended quickly with my second baby when I discovered her cloth diapers were leaving welts on her legs, even though they weren't too tight. Since we weren't cloth diapering, I decided to just ditch our initial plan altogether and use disposable diapers and wipes. There are a few brands of disposable diapers I ...
Baby Bedside 3-N-1 Changer
Do you have one place you change your baby, or does it vary on what room you are in? With my first baby, we always changed her on the changing table, which is attached to her crib. She never tried to roll, and I always felt comfortable changing her up there. Baby #2 is a fidgeter. She has been rolling from a month old and she is hard to contain! I mainly change her on the floor in the living room, or my bed. In the living room, I have a caddie to ...
aden + anais Dream Blanket
Growing up, my family nicknamed me Linus. I walked around everywhere with my blanket. It was stinky and ratty from being dragged across the playground, all through the house, and on every car trip. My blanket didn't leave my side, except for the times my mom had to wrestle it out of my hands to clean it. I can't remember how I gave up my blanket, but just the thought of it releases a calm throughout my body. Amazing how we can relate to our kids ...