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Baby Proofing Your Home

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Getting ready for a baby can be filled with excitement, joy, and—yes—sometimes a little bit of angst. There are nursery colors to choose,  birthing plans to finalize, adoption papers to review, and occasionally regulating that nagging doubt over whether you are qualified to raise another human being (pro-tip: you are!). As part of your nesting process, … Continued

Benefits of Baby Wearing

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Spoiler-alert: parenting requires a lot of multi-tasking (and snuggling)! Enter baby wearing. It can be tough to find time for snuggles when you have 10 loads of laundry piled up, a deadline to make, and a toddler who needs help changing his pants for the third time. Whether you just really love being close to … Continued

Breastfeeding in a Baby Carrier

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Nursing in a baby carrier doesn't have to be complicated! Check out these methods and tips on feeding in a carrier. In honor of World Breastfeeding Week, I’m sharing tips for feeding in a carrier. Not only is breastfeeding possible in a carrier, but also bottle feeding and tube feeding. While feeding in a carrier … Continued

7 Best Natural Remedies For Allergies During Pregnancy

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Beat the Sniffles with Natural Allergy Relief Looking for a little allergy relief but also hoping to keep things a little more natural during your pregnancy—good news! There are some wonderful natural remedies for allergies out there to try. Whether the pollen count has got you sniffling or cat dander has left your eyes bloodshot … Continued

Most Overlooked Baby Registry Items

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Baby Registry must have items that you might not want to live without! When you’re compiling a baby registry, it’s sometimes a little too easy to fill it with all the big-ticket items. Sure, you’ve researched and picked out the perfect car seat. And you’ve got a crib and rocker that match perfectly with the … Continued

Baby Registry Musts and Registry Busts

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Discover the essential baby registry items and learn about items to avoid in this comprehensive guide on how to build the perfect baby registry. The first time I went into a baby supply store when I was pregnant I made it about 30 feet in before I became completely overwhelmed, turned right back around, and … Continued

Skin-to-Skin, Babywearing, and Newborn Snuggles

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Do you need an excuse to cuddle on the couch and enjoy that new baby smell? Here’s a way to get the many benefits of skin-to-skin contact while babywearing. When my oldest was born, I knew that skin-to-skin contact after birth was important. I even had the opportunity to do skin-to-skin in the operating room … Continued

Babywearing is a Lifesaver During Air Travel

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In addition to barbeques, splash pads, and late nights, summer also often brings air travel. As a caregiver of young children, the idea of traveling can be daunting, especially the first time. I first flew with my son when he was 7 months old. We took two airplane trips with him alone and another when … Continued

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