There are always new baby products on the market. How do you know what’s actually worthwhile? This is your guide to the top baby picks in every category, from bassinets to bottles, to nursing essentials, and more handy stuff! With some new babies in the BCP family and with more recommendations from our friends, families,…
Baby & Toddler
What Are the Best Bassinets and Baby Seats
Your new baby needs that cozy compact space. These are the best options, for day and night. While you can put baby directly in his crib when he’s born, it’s convenient to start with a bassinet. The bassinet stage is a short stage in your baby’s life, so you don’t want to spend a lot,…
Our Favorite Diaper Bags
From the most practical, well-priced dupes to the super stylish and uber-functional, these diaper bags get the carrying done! Whether you need something you can grab for every day, or something to tote all of baby’s stuff when you’re away for the whole day or the weekend, our favorite diaper bag solutions at every price…
The Tips & Tricks You Need To Start Your Nursing Journey
All the things you wish your big sister told you to get you started on your nursing journey, below. Isn’t nursing supposed to be that all-natural, instinctive, and super-easy way to feed your baby? Ha! Although it eventually becomes second-nature, having the proper support to get your started is really important. We’ve gathered some hard-accumulated…
A Guide to Plan Your Pidyon Haben
A first baby boy is born – what do you do next? Thanks to Devorah Weisz who spearheaded this topic when she wrote to us, “I am B”H making a Pidyon Haben for my first grandchild. I checked your website to see if you had any guidance, but this page is missing from your website….
Three Tips to Tame Your Toddler’s Tantrums
In the moment, you’re not quite sure what to do when deal with a child’s tantrum. Remember these three steps. You’ve spent the last three hours wrangling your kids into bed, and just as you’re nearing the finish line, your toddler throws himself onto the floor, wailing because he wanted to take his socks off….
Having a Baby? What to Pack in Your Hospital Bag
If it’s your first time, or even if you simply need a reminder during the 9th month brain fog, this list will help you be organized and ready when it’s time to go to the hospital to have a baby. Over the years on BCP, we’ve had a few mothers write, based on their own…
Help! My Baby Hates Tummy Time!
You know it’s important, but you’re too tired to fight the tummy time fight! Our tips, below. Does your baby cry every time you put him down on his stomach? Do you give it a half-hearted attempt before scooping him back up? You know he needs tummy time…but maybe you’ll try again tomorrow. Why babies…
5 Tips For a Freshly (Sponge) Bathed Newborn!
Umbilical cord still hasn’t fallen off and your baby could use some freshening up? Tips for a successful sponge bath, below. The only thing yummier than a newborn baby, in my opinion, is a freshly washed newborn baby! As a general rule, newborn babies don’t have to be bathed too often. Some even encourage delayed…
Which Pacifiers Are Healthiest for My Baby?
A too-large pacifier can crowd the mouth, causing a domino effect of health issues in your child. Yet, reasonable pacifier use is healthy and soothing for baby. What should a mom choose? To read the background of this post see this post on Big Pacifiers, Big Problems. Letting your child develop a healthy mouth and…