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…
Baby & Toddler
Big Pacifiers, Big Problems
If you have a baby that uses a pacifier, you must read this. Large pacifiers may be cute or seem like the right fit for your growing child, but did you know that they have been found to interfere with child development? These pacis are preventing the palate (roof of the mouth) from widening and…
Ten Tips for a Successful Mommy Camp
It’s always been a dream of mine to keep my kids home from day camp one half and run our own brand of Mommy camp. Last summer, b’chasdei Hashem, that dream came true. Camp Adams was a rousing success, one that we still talk about fondly a year later. (Perhaps not fondly enough, as most…
Our Clubfoot Journey
What should you expect when a baby is born with clubfoot? What do you need to know? What does treatment entail and how quickly do you need to act? (And most importantly, you should know: You will get through this and your baby will be fine!) It all started minutes after birth when a nurse…
Mothers of Young Children Share Tips for a Smooth Shavuos Morning
You’re tending to young children (and keeping them from making too much noise!), while making sure the day and meals run smoothly. And, nope, you’re not alone! Last night, your husband went back to yeshiva, right after complimenting you on a delicious meal, of course, but also, while hurrying to get to his chavrusa he…
Baby in the NICU? Tips from a Mom Who’s Been There
This too shall pass, and you will eventually move on. But the time will be less stressful and more manageable with a few tips from a mom who has been there…twice. Plus: Grandparents and friends/neighbors, there’s tips here for you too. NICU. Even years later, the word brings forth so many emotions. Joy, Exhaustion, Hakaras…
The Babysitter Download: Important Info Goes Here!
Did you ever leave your home for the evening, realizing all the things you forgot to tell the babysitter? We understand. You’re in a rush to settle the kids, get yourself ready, perhaps pick up the babysitter and get out of the house…when you realized that you never got a chance to give your babysitter…
How to Prepare for Your Baby’s Bris
Plus, how to take care of your baby after the bris. Some mothers who have been blessed with boy after boy might be seasoned veterans when it comes to taking care of their baby both before and after the bris. Most, though, need some reminders or guidance–especially when it’s a first baby boy (mom doesn’t…
The Doona Alternative: Is It Better?
It’s been over eight years since the debut of the Doona, the single invention that has been the biggest game changer for moms. Is the Evenflo Shyft finally a competitor? It’s been so long since the Doona debut, that there’s even a new generation that doesn’t even know of the in-and-out of car struggles that…
Yes, You Can Be A Minimalist With A New Baby
Space constraints, on a budget, or just don’t want a lot of ‘stuff?’ Here’s how you can be a minimalist, even with a new baby. Soft ivory changing tables swathed in delicate pink tulle. Perfectly tiny booties with a coordinating bonnet. Gentle rockers, stuffed animals, cozy blankets. Bottle-warmers, baby baths, diaper dispensers. Ladies, the list…
