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Top Black and White Toys Your Baby Will See Best

Jan 26, 2021

Did you know that newborns can see high-contrast colors best? Find the most-loved black and white baby toys for your baby here! I had heard that a baby's eyesight isn't fully developed once he's born. This makes sense, since seeing isn't exactly as important to his survival as, say, sucking or crying. And what is important for him to see—his mother's breast to feed, or her face to feel safe—are all within arm's length. Still, that only means that newborns can see high-contrast images best. And no two colors show a starker contrast than black and white. I still remember setting my … [Read more...]

Want the Best Transition Sippy Cup? Start with These Options

Eating

Nov 26, 2020

Want to transition your baby from bottle to sippy, or from sippy to a regular cup? Check out these options for the best transition sippy cup. From messes to your baby's outright rejection, it's not always easy to transition him into using a sippy cup. Maybe the one you tried keeps spilling, or he still prefers his bottle over the cup. Perhaps the one you have makes the liquid come out too fast, or he pushes the spout out of his mouth. It doesn't help when you're so over using bottles (and cleaning the zillion bottle parts). Or maybe you're looking for the best transition sippy cup to … [Read more...]

Must Haves for Twins to Add to Your Registry List

Pregnancy

Nov 04, 2020

Are you expecting twins? Check out this comprehensive list of must haves for twins! It includes everything you'll need to care for two babies. I finally wrapped my head around the fact that I was having twins. The emotions were still coming in waves, but I was ready and more than excited for their arrival. Except... I didn't know what I needed to have for twins. I already had a three-year-old and planned to use many of his baby items for the twins. But as I quickly realized, what may have worked for a singleton doesn't always apply when you're expecting twins. Do you really need … [Read more...]

Essential Things You Might Be Missing On Your Second Baby Registry

Pregnancy

Sep 15, 2020

Wondering what to put on your second baby registry? Take a look at these essential items and must-haves you might be missing on your checklist. The crib, the stroller, the swing... I saved a ton of baby gear from my eldest, just in case I had another one. And about two and a half years later, I did decide to get pregnant again—except this time, I ended up with twins. Suddenly that single stroller wasn't going to cut it any more. Many moms debate the etiquette of having a second baby registry. Does it seem needy or rude? Do people even HAVE baby showers for their second babies? It … [Read more...]

Essential Things Your Body Needs After Giving Birth

Pregnancy

Jul 03, 2020

You've got your hospital bag packed, the nursery decorated. But what about the things your body needs after giving birth? These are your must have items. I had my hospital bag packed and the crib assembled. I'd bought the baby must-haves that'll make those newborn days easier. But then, I thought about... me. What would I need to help my body recover after giving birth? We spend so much time preparing for the baby that we forget our own physical needs after delivery. After all, should this be any other hospital procedure, you likely would dedicate time to nursing yourself back to normal. … [Read more...]

The Ultimate Newborn Shopping List for Expecting Moms

Pregnancy

Oct 17, 2019

Are you a first-time mom? Make sure to use this helpful newborn shopping list to grab essential things you need for the baby, especially for the first 3 months. You might say that I take lists to a whole new level. I have the typical chore lists, grocery lists, to-do lists, and recipe lists. I also have a "front door" list of things I need before stepping out of the house, a list of library books to borrow, and even a "fun things to do" list for when I'm looking for, well... things to do that are fun. And this started even before becoming a mom. So when my husband and I were … [Read more...]

Toddler Beach Essentials for Stress-Free Family Fun

Family Life

Jun 17, 2019

Wondering what to bring to the beach with a toddler? Take a look at these beach essentials for toddlers — a collection of must have beach items for your next vacation. Bringing toddlers to the beach isn't always an easy feat. The first time I brought my twins to the beach, one of them cried for 20 minutes straight while the other had to poop in the public restroom. Snacks fall straight into the wet sand, beach towels never seem to stay clean, and naps are unpredictable. You might imagine your toddler darting off the one second you looked away, or dread coming home with sand in every … [Read more...]

Looking for Games for 2 Year Olds? Here Are Our Top Picks

Learn and Discover

May 23, 2019

Take a look at our top picks of games for 2 year olds you can play at home! Includes board games and educational and learning activities that are age-appropriate for your toddler. As a first-time mom, I quickly learned that there's never one "right" way to play a game. Whereas other kids loved sitting in the playground swing, my then-toddler would complain any time I tried to sit him on one. It turns out, his perfect game was standing on the ground, pulling a swing, letting it go, and watching it sway back and forth. Kids can turn any existing game into one that suits them better. … [Read more...]

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