Inside: With books about becoming a big sister, it’s important to strike a balance of touching on challenges but also pointing out the fun parts. Here are the most …
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36 Awesome New Mom Gifts That She’ll Actually Appreciate
Inside: If you want to make a new mom feel special, skip the flowers and give her one of these meaningful new mom gifts that will stand the test of time. Bonus: …
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3 Brilliant Baby Food Hacks That Will Save You Time (And Money)
Inside: If you have no time to DIY baby food, these baby meal ideas are for you. Your baby will love them, plus you'll avoid blowing her college fund on baby …
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7 Things to Do When You’re Stuck Under a Sleeping Baby
My babies hate sleep. No, that's not exactly right. My babies love sleep. But after three babies in the span of eight years, I've lived this inconvenient truth …
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The Uncomfortable Truth About Your Post-Baby Body
I gained a lot of weight during my last pregnancy. A lot. My diet was fine, I exercised when I could, and I didn't have gestational diabetes. Still, my weight …
How to Keep Breastfeeding After Going Back to Work
A few months ago, a friend who was expecting her second little one asked me to write a post on how to keep breastfeeding when you’re returning to work after …
9 Baby Must Haves That Make the Perfect Gifts for New Dads
Inside: Most advice about baby must haves leave out one very important person: the dad-to-be. These essential baby products make perfect gifts for new …
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Baby Must Haves: 25 Essentials That Will Give You the Best First Year
Inside: Don't go into debt before baby's born buying every baby-related gadget ever invented. All you need on your baby registry are these baby must haves. After …
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The Month My Baby Wouldn’t Sleep – And What I Did About It
In the last month, our one-year-old Bailey has developed a terrible habit – keeping us up until 1:00 am. Or later. She's not cranky or crying. She just …
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21 Free Toys to Keep Your Baby Happy on a Plane
By the end of her first five months, Bailey had been on: One 21-hour road trip (each way) Six plane rides The road trip was about as horrible as you could …
The Quintessential Survival Guide for New Moms
When you're pregnant, you get the nursery ready. You wash piles of itty bitty laundry. You look at the stack of books on your nightstand and smile, thinking of how …
25 Surprising Toys Your Baby Will Totally Love
For Christmas, we got our baby one present. That's it. Why? At 7 months old, she wouldn't know what she was missing. We thought her grandparents might do …
6 Surprising Songs to Soothe a Fussy Baby
Babies sure are particular little boogers. Feed me, change me, help me fall asleep because I'm tired but don't know how to make it happen on my own and oh by the …
The Ultimate List of the Best Baby Board Books, Endorsed by Babies And Parents
Inside: Most board books for babies will drive you bananas on the 600th reading, but you'll actually enjoy reading these baby board books. The day that my first …
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9 Secrets for a Successful Return to Work After Maternity Leave
Inside: Returning to work after maternity leave? Here are some less obvious details to consider for your back-to-work checklist. I met a friend for afternoon tea …
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5 Creative Childcare Solutions You Will Totally Love
Inside: Struggling with the idea of sticking your baby in daycare full-time? These childcare solutions will save some serious money AND give you more time with …
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12 Magical Newborn Must Haves You Need on Your Registry
Inside: In the early weeks, a handful of tools are absolute newborn must haves. Make sure you have these baby must haves before baby's born, and you'll be …
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7 Tips for Postpartum Clothes That Won’t Make You Look Pregnant
Inside: Number one goal of postpartum clothes: Avoid hearing "When are you due?" Here are 7 fashion tips for dressing your post-baby body without looking …
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7 Musts for Your Second Baby Registry That Will Save Your Sanity
Inside: When you're welcoming another baby into the family, this is what you really need on your second baby registry. These second baby must haves will make the …
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21 Funny Baby Shower Gifts That Are Actually Useful for Baby and Mom
Inside: Tired of bringing the same boring gifts to every baby shower? These funny baby shower gifts are things baby and the new mom actually need. Pastels …
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9 Ways to Get Your Dog Ready to Meet Your New Baby
Inside: Dogs know you're pregnant in the first trimester. They just don't know how many puppies you're having. Here's how to succeed at introducing dog to …