Evan Porter

There are so many options and choices when it comes to feeding your baby and, as a new parent, it may be overwhelming.

Initially, the big question is breastfeeding or formula, and then if using formula, which brand is the best fit.

However, before you know it, your child is passed the newborn stage and it’s time to introduce solid foods! Generally, this happens sometime around the six month mark. However, if your baby is double their birth weight and can sit in a highchair and hold their head up, they may be ready for solid food slightly earlier.

If your child is approaching this age, you may have noticed there are two distinct options when it comes to containers of baby food – the jar and the pouch.

So what’s better: Baby food pouches vs jars — or do you need both?

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As a new parent, you’re bound to suffer from information overload.

There are so many variables and risk factors you need to take into consideration and carefully plan for when it comes to newborns.

One major variable you need to plan for is how you’re going to cleanse and moisturize the air in the baby’s nursery.

Too little humidity can lead to eczema, and too much can lead to mold.

Also, unclean, polluted air can increase the risk of SIDS by nearly 18%, according to the June 2004 issue in Pediatrics.

So should you get an air purifier vs a humidifier for the nursery? Do you need both? What’s the difference?

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In a lot of ways, yogurt is the perfect food for little ones.

It’s easy for them to eat, plus it’s packed with vitamins and minerals that their growing bodies need.

(It can get a little messy, but that’s a small price to pay!)

When shopping for yogurt, you’re going to see both baby yogurt and regular yogurt in or near the dairy aisle. It will leave you wondering if there really is a difference other than the price tag.

So let’s break down baby yogurt vs regular yogurt: What’s the difference?

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Inside Out is one of those kid movies from Disney Pixar that’s just as entertaining for adults as it is for kids. Maybe even moreso!

It’s got laughs. It’s got plenty of tears. And it has one of the most nuanced explorations of emotion you’ll ever see in a film.

Plus, if you’re a parent or planning to be one someday, there are some pretty stellar examples of parenting in this movie that we can all learn from, especially from the dad character.

Let’s take a look at some parenting lessons every father can learn from the dad from Inside Out, Bill Anderson.

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For working parents, daycare is a lifesaver.

Not only that, it’s a great environment for kids to learn and grow, both sociall and emotionally.

But what if you need childcare outside of traditional working hours?

Are daycares open on the weekends? And how can you find weekend childcare when needed?

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Sending your baby to daycare for the first time can be nerve-wracking for a lot of reasons.

One of the biggest is that you’ve spent months developing your sleep routine at home. Will it all go up in flames once you start daycare?

A lot of parents find themselves wondering if daycares use sleep sacks or swaddles, if they need to send one (and if so, which kind) and tons of other things about sleep and naps at daycare.

So let’s learn about it!

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When it comes to TV dads, there are a LOT of examples of what not to do.

But more and more, we’re seeing great dads on TV that men can look up to. And that’s incredibly encouraging.

One of those great TV dads? Jack Pearson, the loving and loyal father from This Is Us.

Let’s take a look at some parenting lessons every father can learn from the dad from This Is Us, Jack Pearson.

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When searching for the best daycare for your baby, toddler, or preschooler, you’ll have a laundry list of questions to ask.

One of the biggest ones is all about what your child will eat and drink throughout the day.

The burden of having to prepare the next day’s breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and formula after a long day at work can be a heavy one for busy working parents.

Yet it if all meals are provided, the cost of daycare can be expensive. And how do you know that the food is of good quality?

So let’s get into it: Do daycares provide food or baby formula?

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Juggling work and childcare is often one of the biggest struggles that families face.

If you work long, unsociable, or irregular hours, it can be difficult to find a daycare that fits around your needs.

The good news is that the opening times for daycares vary depending on the facility, so you don’t have to be tied into school hours or office hours only.

So let’s get into it — what time do most daycares open and close?

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Whether your child is six weeks old or three years, the first time you drop them at daycare is sure to be an emotional experience.

Even once your child is settled into a routine, you’ll probably find yourself wondering what they’re up to throughout your day at work.

When you leave your child at daycare you’re basically trusting their wellbeing and happiness to a group of strangers.

So, it’s only natural to seek reassurance that your precious little one is happy in your absence — and to wonder: Do daycares have cameras?

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