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Baby Refuses to Eat Solids? Simple Hacks for Easier Mealtimes

Feb 11, 2021

Frustrated because your baby refuses to eat solids? Discover simple hacks to introduce new food and get your baby excited to eat! If there's one task I loved most about parenthood, it was making baby food. I got excited about planning which foods to offer and the different combinations I could make. And for the most part, all three of my kids took to eating pretty much everything I made. But, of course, there are those days. Those days when your baby refuses to eat anything—even his favorites. His gums might be tender from teething, or he'll try a few bites, but fusses within minutes. … [Read more...]

What Should Your Baby Wear at Night?

Infant

Jan 25, 2021

What should your baby wear at night, from summer heat to winter cold? Take a look at these guidelines for better sleep! This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Kyte Baby. All content and opinions expressed are my own. I wasn't expecting a heat wave at the end of October, but there I was, running the air conditioner with a newborn in my arms. I didn't know whether to bundle him up at night, or if that would only make him feel hot and stuffy. When the weather finally turned cold, the new dilemma was how to keep him warm enough at night, considering that blankets weren't a safe … [Read more...]

How to Get Your Baby to Nap in the Crib During the Day

Infant

Jan 18, 2021

Wondering how to get your baby to nap in the crib during the day instead of your arms or the swing? Get the tips to help with daytime naps! You've been lucky with nighttime sleep, at least. Because for some time now, your baby has been sleeping through the night in his crib. But for whatever reason, he still will not sleep in the crib during the day. Instead, he's been napping in the swing, the one surefire way he'll sleep. But you know that this won't last—he's already outgrowing the swing and won't fit much longer (his feet are almost hanging over the edge!). He'll certainly fall … [Read more...]

“At What Age…?” Baby Milestones You Don’t Always Hear About

Development

Jan 09, 2021

Do you ever ask your friends "At what age did your baby..."? Discover several baby milestones you don't always hear about! Flip through any baby book, and you'll likely find baby milestones down to the month or even week. We parents like to know whether our babies are on track or if we should worry about potential delays. And sometimes we just need guidance on what to encourage them to do next. Except not all milestones make the cut, particularly practical, everyday ones we should also be on the lookout for. These are the sorts of questions that pop up when you see another baby the … [Read more...]

How to Wean Your Baby from Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding

Dec 02, 2020

Learn about stopping breastfeeding and transitioning to formula or milk! Find out which feedings to start with and how to wean a baby from breastfeeding smoothly. I was finally ready—I was done wearing nursing tops and bringing my pump to work every day. After meeting my goal of pumping for a full year, struggles and all, I began to learn how to wean a baby from breastfeeding. As with saying goodbye to anything, weaning can be a bittersweet moment. Yes, I wouldn't have to pump every day, and I'd no longer be the only source of food for my baby. But breastfeeding also gave me the chance … [Read more...]

How to Stop Your Baby’s Bottle Refusal

Eating

Nov 30, 2020

Has your baby been refusing the bottle, whether suddenly or from day one? Overcoming bottle refusal is possible with these effective tips! There's no denying it: your baby hates the bottle. She'll sometimes take a bottle from you, but not from anyone else. Feeding her has been miserable for your spouse or anyone who gives her a bottle, especially when it's supposed to be a fun, bonding experience. You don't even feel like you can leave her with a sitter for fear that she'll give whomever is watching her a tough time. It's simply something you don't feel comfortable putting either … [Read more...]

How to Set Limits with Your Baby (And Almost Toddler)

Behavior

Nov 17, 2020

Struggling with setting limits with a baby? Encourage his curiosity while establishing boundaries to keep him safe as he begins to explore. My baby—once so small he felt like a swaddled blob over my shoulder—was now all over the place. At 10 months old, he'd crawl everywhere, giving me a heart attack with each turn. He'd pull himself up on shelves and curtains and wanted to keep playing instead of sleep. How can parents set limits with our now mobile babies—and should we? For many parents, the thought of disciplining babies feels impossible. They're so young and curious, but at the … [Read more...]

How to Teach Your Baby to Self Soothe

Infant

Nov 06, 2020

Frustrated when your baby doesn't fall asleep on his own? Learn how to teach self soothing techniques for babies to sleep with these effective tips. I was running out of ideas. My six-month-old was fast outgrowing many of the sleep gear my husband and I had been relying on to help him sleep. The swaddle—even in extra-large—wouldn’t stay on all night. He looked squished in the swing and was getting too heavy for me to rock in my arms, even while bouncing him on a yoga ball. This didn’t even include the exhaustion of nursing him throughout the night—the one surefire way he’d fall … [Read more...]

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