As a first time parent, you probably did as much research as you could to prep for your little ones arrival (I sure did). However, not one book, doctor, or even seasoned parent I knew taught me how to deal with my baby’s first diaper blowout. Sure, explosive poop isn’t exactly the best convo starter. …
“Tidy” and “Toddler” might as well be opposites am I right moms? I’m currently in the middle of the messy toddler phase, where dumping out everything on the floor is the #1 agenda in my daughter’s day. Toys? Everywhere. Folded clothes? Thrown out of drawers. Food? Everywhere, but her mouth. For everyone going through this …
If this is your first pregnancy, every little kick, jab, and roll is a new sensation. And during my pregnancy I was pleasantly surprised to also feel my baby hiccup in the womb! But is this normal and should you be concerned? Here’s why babies hiccup in the womb and signs you should contact your …
No doubt waiting for your baby to arrive is an exciting time. From choosing baby names to getting the nursery ready—prepping can be lots of fun. However, new parents often forget how big a financial responsibility having a child really is. In fact, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released a report back in 2017 stating …
As a first time mom, you naturally worry about any new bump or scratch. So when I noticed my baby’s scalp was covered in rough, scaly patches, I instantly started to panic thinking it was a sign of something more serious. Fortunately, I learned it was a common (and harmless) skin condition called cradle cap, …
While pregnancy is a beautiful thing, it does sometimes come with unpleasant symptoms. We’ve all heard of morning sickness and weird cravings, but what about heartburn? Aside from nausea, heartburn was the one symptom I had throughout my whole pregnancy (and still suffer with today). But, throughout my pregnancy journey I learned a few ways …
Ah the beloved Eggo waffle. It got me through the worst of my morning sickness and is now a breakfast staple for my toddler. But just because an Eggo waffle is quick and easy to make doesn’t mean you can’t transform it into something other than a delicious pile of butter and maple syrup. Here …
As a first-time mom, I can tell you that having to trim my daughter’s teeny nails was anxiety and fear-inducing to say the least. The last thing I wanted to do was cut her skin and cause her to bleed. Thankfully, I learned how to overcome my fear and clip my baby’s nails properly (without …
It’s your first pregnancy and you can’t wait to see your baby. Will they have your husband’s cheeks? Did they inherit your eyes? Is the curse of your family’s flat feet making an appearance? 40 weeks is a long time to wait to see what your little bundle of joy looks like, but is getting …
Disney was a huge part of my childhood. I was always watching a Disney movie (okay, more like The Little Mermaid 95% of the time). And, now that my daughter is old enough to watch a movie, I get to enjoy the magic that is Disney all over again! But be warned….if your toddler is …
