Are you preparing a meal for your friend who just had a baby? Keep these tips in mind. Mazal Tov! Your friend, sister, cousin, neighbor just had a baby and you hop aboard the “How Can I Help You” Train. Aside from offering to pick up carpool duties, or invite the kids over, a generous…
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Find the Right Crib (or Pack n’ Play or Bassinet) Sheet on the First Try
Do you open every crib sheet before finding the precise one that fits? Yeah. It’s possible. And the OCD living inside of you will be so so happy. I promise. All you need is a label maker. And safety pins. Also, highly recommended, a Skubb box to store these neatly, Marie Kondo style. (If you have…
How to Turn Your Doona Into a Double Stroller
Got twins? This may be your go-to double stroller solution. Twins are so exciting! The double fun, double joy, and double trouble. When it came to selecting a carriage I called every twin mother I knew and heard more than double the advice. Some loved their Bugaboo Donkey Twin Carriage, while others complained that…
These Are the Dreamiest Baby Gifts We’ve Ever Seen
Don’t these heaven gifts just make you want a cuddly little newborn right now? Delight all new moms with a gift from TheBabyGiftBox.com…Or visit their new retail boutique! The grand opening is today! When I first logged onto thebabygiftbox.com, my first reaction was “heaven!” Maybe it’s because I have two baby girls and can…
What Should My Baby’s Schedule Be?
What’s the best time to nap or feed my baby or toddler? Confused moms want to know! Babies are so confusing. You can do the same exact thing two times, and they will react in two totally different ways. Someone should let them know that this is completely unfair to us hardworking mothers, and that…
What to Do When Your Baby’s Diaper Rash Won’t Go Away
Some rashes are more stubborn than the most powerful diaper rash cream. This is what works. For most babies, Balmex and Desitin really does the job and quickly clears up the standard diaper rash. Sometimes, though, diaper rash is more stubborn. These persistent types of rashes might appear when your baby is teething, or…
Yes, There’s a Fun Way to Get Rid of Your Baby’s Cradle Cap
And it doesn’t entail using anything gooey or creamy or sticky If you’ve ever had a hairless baby with cradle cap, it can be a buzzkill. Cute little yummy thing, smile that makes you melt, big flashlight eyes…but then that scaly scalp. How can something so perfect have that flaky stuff on his head? In…
My Two Favorite Places to Find Hair Accessories (for Half the Price)
Fabric Stores You can find lots of unique ribbons, bows, and flowers at your local fabric store. Each season, I stock up on a new batch after a visit to Stitch n’ Sew in Lakewood. There’s all kinds of clips and headbands available near the checkout counter…all you need is a glue gun and you’re…
Why Make Your Own Baby Food? A How-To Guide
I thought I’d be the last person on earth to make baby food from scratch. But now I’m sold. When my second daughter reached six months of age, I was determined to make my own baby food. I had never done this before, never even considered it for my boys or my first…
5 Things Even Experienced Mothers Forget Each Time Around
Mazel Tov! It’s a girl! Ok…now how do you do this again? I echo the feelings of Renee Muller. Writing a cookbook is truly like having a baby. It takes nine months of work, from when you start working earnestly until the manuscript ships off to print (even if all the recipes have been…