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 …
When your twins are born, you may want to send out twin birth announcements to share the good news. After all, it’s been a long road, and though twin pregnancy can be difficult, the fruit of your labor is being able to hold those two little miracles in your arms. And that makes it all …
Ready to say goodbye to diapers? Here’s how to use the Oh Crap potty training method to successfully potty train your toddler! Parenting is a fantastic job with many rewarding benefits, but that doesn’t mean it’s always easy. From the moment your baby is born, you are learning how to parent day after day; you …
This is Beckham’s 6 month moms on call schedule and an update for his 6 month of life from September 17th to October 17th. 6 months is SUCH a fun age! I think I say that every month though, haha! But seriously, watching your baby learn and do new things is so exciting and it …
I’ve always believed that how you feed your baby is a deeply personal decision, whether you’re exclusively pumping, breastfeeding, or formula feeding. We all know the benefits of breastmilk, but if a mother decides that it’s best for her family to formula feed, then I fully support that. However, our society begs to differ. “Breast …
Taking our children on adventures and having the opportunity to share new experiences together as a family is something we value highly as parents. It is FUN to go and do and see the world together! It surprises people when they learn we are equally hardcore about maintaining the structure and sleep schedules as we …
Our first baby was 18 months old when we found out we were expecting another baby! Just a few short weeks later, we had our first ultrasound and got the news that there was not ONE, but TWO little people growing inside my belly. We were about to enter the wild, chaotic, and JOYFUL club …
I can’t believe it’s time for the Moms on Call 5 Month update! 5 months old is almost half of an entire year!! GAH! Beckham is my 4th baby and I am still completely torn up every month when I realize how fast they grow. They say babies don’t keep, they say the days are …
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 …