“I’m writing a post on tips for surviving life with newborn twins” I announced to my husband during dinner in between frantically dicing up food for our 13-month-old twin girls, who inhale food at an impossibly fast speed. “Really. Are you sure we survived??” he asked as he picked up a sippy cup that was …
It’s that time of year: the holiday season! And of course, the internet is overflowing with newborn Christmas outfit ideas. Where to start? Where to end? Well, not to worry, because I’ve taken the liberty of rounding up some of my favorite newborn Christmas outfits to help you get started! Baby’s first Christmas is an …
A newborn Thanksgiving outfit? Yes, they totally exist and they are totally adorable! Everyone loves celebrating baby’s first Christmas but what about baby’s first Thanksgiving? It may be the first time your whole family gets to see the new baby or, depending on baby’s age, the first time baby gets to try solid foods like …
As a new mom expecting a new baby (especially your first baby!) it can be so exciting to think of all the things you’ll need. (And yes, nesting is a real thing!) But before you fill up that Amazon cart, it may be a good idea to know when you should actually start buying baby …
When you’re preparing for your second baby and you already have one little girl, she’ll have to adjust to the big change of having a little brother or little sister. Coming up with big sister gift ideas from a new baby can be a fun way to introduce her to her new role! When you’re …
Do babies really need tummy time? And what do you do if your baby hates tummy time? Should you just let your baby cry during it instead? The answer is yes, tummy time is extremely important, and I’ll walk you through the best activities that even a baby who hates tummy time will tolerate! My …
Here is my 2021 guide to the best baby toys, ranging from 6-12 months. Many toys are suitable for the entire year, and many toys can be played with well into toddlerhood! Confession: I am a bit of a nerd when it comes to baby toys. I find the first year of a baby’s life …
Being pregnant with your first child is such an exciting time. Decorating the nursery. Registering for all the adorable baby items. Savoring every little kick and every ultrasound photo. While pregnant for the first time, you know a baby is on its way… but it feels so foreign. The biggest question: what to expect with …
Whew. Nothing will drive you more crazy as a mom of a newborn as much as GAS will. Gas issues not only can cause pain for your little one, but can also wreck havoc on sleep. Gassiness is also something easily overlooked as a new parent who is exhausted beyond belief and simply running on …
If you’re looking for ways to teach your baby to sleep without a swaddle, I have 4 easy ways for you to try to work through the swaddle transition. Dropping the swaddle can be really daunting, but it doesn’t have to be hard. One of the biggest challenges of parenting is that just when you …