Choosing a baby shower gift can be difficult when you are on a budget, especially when you want to make it look like you went “all out”. Here is a guide to five cheap baby shower gifts that can make it look like you spent a lot when you didn’t. The first gift idea is ...
You are your child’s first and best teacher. Here are some ideas to help their little brains start developing and learning right from the start… Face Time. New babies like human faces more than anything else. Remember that new babies see best within a range of 12-15 inches. Everything else is fuzzy for the first ...
Shopping for baby toys and fun interactive items for your little one can be a fun challenge. It is often difficult to figure out which one will be best for your baby. The list below contains some of the best gym and play mats for infants. Is their one specific gym or play mat that ...
My son is 6 months old, and lately I have been reflecting on the things that have been most helpful the past three months. This includes the Bumbo, the Boppy, and Baby Einstein, as well as several other products. Bumbo When I first saw a friend’s baby sitting in the Bumbo, I was intrigued. Before ...
Moms know it’s true. The Boppy Pillow is one of the most useful and coveted baby shower gifts. The Boppy Pillow is not just for nursing, although that is mostly how it is marketed. When buying a baby gift for a baby shower, don’t shy away from the Boppy Pillow. The Boppy Pillow typically runs ...
A swaddler is a swaddler is a swaddler, right? Apparently not. Not all swaddlers are the same. And often times, you don’t know if one is going to work for you or not until you’re ready to put it to use. If you’ve ever put a tired baby down for a nap or bedtime, you ...
Pregnancy is an exciting time in any woman’s life and marketing professionals take advantage of that. It seems like every year, there are more and more products aimed toward pregnant women. It can be hard for an expectant mother to know what products are really useful and what products aren’t. Here’s a few of my ...
I made the mistake of leaving a baby bouncer off my list of “must-have” baby gear. While pregnant, I imagined my post-baby life as blissful and serene. I was taking a minimalist approach towards parenthood. In my naïve pre-mommy mind, I’d never need a baby bouncer. Alas, the first week home with my daughter I ...
You’ve done all the research, read all the books – and you know all the reasons why “breast is best.” You dream of bonding with your precious one, gazing into each other’s eyes in wonderment – as she gets all the sustenance she needs from you alone. You imagine yourself happy and fulfilled as a ...
Like the seasons, your little one is changing fast and now is the perfect time of year for a fun outdoor photo shoot to celebrate the colors of fall. Here are some idea’s to help you get creative with a fall photo shoot for your little one! 1. Pumpkin Patch – Take your little one ...
