As a girl dad of two (currently 5 and 11), I’ve been through this exact “4T vs. 4” struggle more times than I care to admit, and I’ve learned the hard way that there are some small but important differences between the two.
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These are all of my latest posts in chronological orders, hope you enjoy and get some use out of them!
Sunshine Adventures: Sparking Summer Joy and Keeping Kids Active Outdoors!
The British summer – a time for ice creams by the beach, picnics in the park, and endless adventures in the garden. As the school gates swing shut and the sun graces us with its warm embrace, there’s no better time to ensure that the little ones make the most of the season with outdoor … Read more
Watch a Dad and His Identical Twin Hilariously Confuse Baby in Viral Video
Playing with babies is so fun. Everything is magical to them. Show them a block and then hide it behind your back. They’ll be amazed! Pull a quarter out of their ear. Astonished! But have you ever seen adult twins interacting with babies? If not… you’re missing out! Dad Stephen Ratpojanakul, who is a twin … Read more
Are Baby Wipes Bad for Your Face? (Adult & Infants Explained)
In our house, we use baby wipes for EVERYTHING.
Changing diapers? Obviously.
Wiping down the counter? Check.
Scrubbing a juice spill out of the sofa? Check!
But a lot of new parents find themselves wondering if there are any no-nos for baby wipes. Like:
Can you use baby wipes on your or baby’s face? Are baby wipes bad for your adult face?
Why Your Baby REALLY Hates The Bassinet (4 Fixes to Try)
When you bring your newborn home for the first time, it’ll probably be a pretty big challenge getting him or her to sleep.
In fact, brand new babies usually only sleep for 2-4 hours at a time — if you’re lucky! There are tons of factors that can interrupt even those limited stretches of sleep.
So if your newborn baby hates the bassinet, the place they’re SUPPOSED to sleep at first, it can be really frustrating.
9 Fun Things for Bored Parents to Do During Sports Practice
Once your kids reach a certain age, there’s a good chance they’ll want to get involved in organized sports.
And if they want to, you should let them! Participating in sports helps kids develop physically and emotionally while teaching valuable life skills.
(If you don’t let the competitiveness get out of hand, that is.)
There’s just one problem: Endless practices.
Our girls are in sports practice and swimming lessons around 4-5 days a week right now, for anywhere from 45 minutes to 90 minutes at a time.
Usually, we’re expected to stick around. But between you and me… that gets a little boring. I like to watch practice when I can, but sometimes it feels like there might be other ways for me to use that time.
So I put together a list of fun things parents can do during sports practice!
(Other than screwing around on your phone, of course. All of the activities I’ve listed below have some kind of upside or positive effect on your well-being.)
Travel Crib vs Pack ‘n Play: What Are the Differences, Pros & Cons?
When it comes to traveling with your baby or toddler, you’d be amazed at how much stuff one little person needs to bring on vacation.
You need to consider diapers, wipes, food, toys, clothing, bottles, strollers, car seats, and of course, something for your baby to sleep in.
If you’ll be staying in a hotel, many of them offer the option of renting a crib of some type in your room; other times you may be staying with relatives. If you are faced with the need to bring a bed for your baby on your trip, there are a few options such as travel cribs or pack ‘n plays.
In this article, I want to break down the differences between travel cribs vs. pack ‘n plays and help you decide which one is right for you; and it might be both!
So…what is the difference between travel cribs vs pack ‘n plays?
A Helpful Newborn Baby Shopping List (with Pictures!)
Congratulations, it’s almost time to meet your new baby!
The bad news?
You have a TON of work to do to get ready.
You have to:
- Design the nursery
- Baby proof the house
- And go shopping for all the baby essentials
But what exactly are the baby essentials you’ll need for a newborn?
If you’re like me, you don’t want a lot of fluff and explanation, just a straightforward list of everything you could possibly need as a new or first-time mom or dad.
So if you’re looking for pictures of baby things to buy…
Here is (almost) everything you’ll need on your shopping list for a newborn baby, with helpful pictures for the visually-inclined (I’m looking at you, fellow dads!).
What to Do if the Airline Loses Your Car Seat or Booster (And Car Seat Travel Tips!)
Can you imagine this nightmare scenario?
(If you’re reading this, you might not even have to imagine… You may be living it!)
In any case, it’s frighteningly common, and a huge headache for parents.
What should you do if you’re traveling and the airline loses your car seat? What if you arrive at your destination and the car seat is too damaged from the flight to use?
No Time to Shower with Newborn or Toddler? Try These Tips
I’m really, really big on self-care for parents.
Taking care of babies and toddlers is so incredibly hard that it’s absolutely crucial that you find any way you can to make some time for yourself.
Some folks will encourage skipping showers when you’re alone with the baby, opting instead for wipes, dry shampoo, and extra deodorant so you never have to leave their side.
I say fooey!
Here are my best tips and advice for how to find time to shower when you’re alone with a newborn or toddler.
