When you’re a new parent, it can be pretty freaky putting your baby in their own bedroom for the first time.

That’s why lots of parents opt to have their babies in the same room as them at night for several months.

But, eventually, it’s best for everyone’s sleep if there’s some separation. 

The problem is, you still need to be available at the drop of a hat, the minute they need you.

This is where the baby monitor is a wonderful solution.

Most parents opt for baby monitors with a built-in video feed, but there are audio-only options available, as well.

What’s the difference between a video baby monitor and an audio baby monitor? Which one is right for you?

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The Goddard School is one of the largest childcare chains in the United States.

Individually owned and managed, almost all Goddard schools have excellent reviews from parents.

However, due to the popularity of this childcare franchise, you’ll often find that these nursery schools have some of the highest fees of all childcare settings.

Waitlists are long too, with many parents putting their baby’s name down while they’re still in the womb.

So is Goddard school worth it? Or are you just paying for the brand when you choose a pre-school like Goddard?

Here’s a full and detailed review.

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When choosing childcare for your son or daughter, the most important thing is that you decide on somewhere where your child will be happy.

This philosophy is shared by the Kids R Kids preschool franchise, whose schools place a real focus on love, kindness, and nurturing.

But are Kids R Kids schools as great as everyone seems to say that they are? Are they worth paying more than the cheaper independent nurseries in your area?

Is Kids R Kids worth it? Here’s a full review.

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Choosing the best childcare setting for your son or daughter is one of the most important decisions you’ll make in their early years.

But it can also be one of the most difficult.

The average cost of childcare for an infant in the United States is almost $15,000 per year. This is a staggering amount of money, especially for families with more than one child. 

When choosing a preschool or daycare center, it’s important to make sure that you can afford the monthly rates.

You’ll need to consider what you might have to sacrifice to pay the fees and whether these sacrifices are worth it.

One of the most popular and highly regarded daycare centers around is Primrose.

But is Primrose worth it? Here’s a full review.

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There’s a lot to think about when planning a nursery for your new baby.

Many first-time parents struggle to work out what to include in the room, so if you’re unsure, you’re not alone.

You may be thinking about including an extra adult-sized bed for yourself or your other half to sleep on.

This can be a great idea if it enables one of you to get a full night’s sleep while the other takes care of the night feeds. It can also come in very handy if you have grandparents over to stay.

But, before you go ahead and buy a single bed for the nursery, there are some drawbacks that you’ll want to consider carefully.

So what’s the deal — should you put a full or parent bed in the nursery?

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Babies are so fun and cuddly to hold, but at some point, you have to set them down!

The problem is, you’re not sure if they need a special chair or mat to lay on.

There’s a myriad of baby chairs, rockers, and seats you could choose from, but the good ol’ fashioned floor is perfectly fine for all babies.

Not only that, it’s developmentally much better and safer to have your baby lay, roll, and scoot around on the floor than it is to strap them into a seat.

With that being said, do you need to buy a special baby mat to lay your baby down?

What’s the difference between a baby play mat vs the rug vs a hardwood floor?

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When browsing through pictures of baby room decor on sites such as Pinterest, you’ve probably spotted that many nurseries feature floor lamps… 

But is a floor lamp in the nursery a good idea?

Are floor lamps safe to have around babies and toddlers? Or are they just an accident waiting to happen?

Should YOU put a floor lamp in the nursery?

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There’s a lot to think about when planning a nursery for your new baby.

As well as choosing the crib, the decor, and whether to include things like a ceiling fan, a mirror, or a TV, you may be wondering whether to include a bed for your dog.

We’re dog lovers ourselves. We’ve had beds for our pups in our daughters’ rooms off and on over the years. They like to be involved in the bedtime routine!

But is it the right choice for you?

Is it okay for a dog to sleep in the nursery? Should you put or leave a dog bed in the nursery?

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I’m always on the lookout for fun toddler activities to do at home with my 4-year-old.

Going out to parks, malls, and birthday parties is great, but sometimes we need a little downtime at home. But if you know toddlers, you know they need stuff to do, even during downtime!

I recently came across KiwiCo.; a company that offers one-off and subscription crates that deliver awesome activities, toys, and games right to your door.

(Think Blue Apron for family fun.)

It sounded like a lot of fun, so I decided to give it a shot. One recent lazy Sunday, my 4-year-old and I sat down and tried the Colorful Chemistry crate by KiwiCo.

Here’s our honest KiwiCo review!

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Finding out you’re going to be a new parent brings all sorts of excitement — and confusion!

What do you need a burp cloth for? What’s up with the sizing of baby diapers? And what’s the difference between all these different contraptions you can sit your baby in?

Yes — you’ll need tons of different places for baby to lay, sit, and play (like bouncers, swings, walkers, jumpers, and more). But which ones do you really need?

Let’s start by looking at baby walkers vs baby bouncers.

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