My playpen is one of my favorite things I own. It is so versatile and makes things like cleaning house, days at the beach, and traveling SO much easier. But how do you know if you’ve got the best playpen for toddler fun and safety? A good playpen can be used for all sorts of things. Not only can it …
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Before our daughter was born, I’ll admit, we were pretty clueless about most baby products. Like most people, we set up a baby registry and put a bunch of stuff on there. Some of it was pretty straightforward – clothes, blankets, etc. But there were definitely other products where we had no idea if we’d ever actually use them. One …
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As a parent, you do whatever you can to help your baby sleep better. It’s pretty simple: the more your baby sleeps, the more you can sleep. When our daughter was a newborn, up until about 4 months old, we had a lot of crutches when it came to sleep. We used a rock ‘n play, a swaddle, a white …
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When you find yourself expecting and the shock/excitement/oh-crap-I’m-having-a-baby emotions start to wear off a little, you will likely find yourself looking up to find all the baby “unfriendly” areas of your home. Wall outlets, table corners, toilet seats, and… stairs. Keeping kids safe around stairs requires the best baby gates for stairs – but which one actually is the best?!? …
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There are few things more precious to a parent than sleep. So, when you are purchasing a crib and mattress for your baby’s nursery, there is no doubt you are thinking about your sleep as much as theirs. Crib mattresses can be a tricky buy. What is the right firmness? Softness? Are there special materials to avoid? With so many …
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As a parent, especially a first time parent, tracking your baby’s developmental milestones can be stressful and frustrating when your baby appears to be behind. We went through a bit of this with our daughter. At 9 months, our daycare performed the ASQ-3 test to test motor skill, communication, and other milestones. Sure enough, she was behind in most areas. As …
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Crib mobiles are an adorable nursery accessory, but are they necessary? In this moms’ opinion, the answer is a resounding, YES! But with so many to choose from, how do you know which is the best crib mobile for your baby?!? I love my crib mobile for my littles. My son had an adorable woodland themed mobile and he used …
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One of the most important things to consider when setting up a nursery space for your new baby is where and how you’re going to store all their stuff (and babies tend to come with a LOT of stuff). We searched the web and found some genius baby closet ideas that will make your life easier and will make your …
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As a seasoned mom, I am about to share with you the single, most important nursery purchase you should consider. The nursery chair. When you shop, shop carefully, because this purchase is for you, Mom (and Dad, too!). You want the best nursing chair you can get! I have spent many, many MANY hours in my nursery chair, so I …
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If you have ever taken a vacation or traveled with a toddler, you know that more often than not, the vacation is for anyone but the parent! One of the primary concerns you’ll find is the sleeping arrangements. Most 2 year-olds aren’t quite old enough to understand invisible boundaries and sleep in a regular bed all night. However, they are …
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