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Putting together a new nursery before baby arrives?
There are lots of decisions to make from:
If your nursery is small, you have twins, or you’re putting the crib in your older child’s room, you might consider a mini crib to save a little space.
What is the difference (in size and features) between a regular crib vs a mini crib?
Preparing the nursery for the arrival of your new baby is such a fun task, but it can also be pretty stressful.
You’ll need to come up with a list of things to buy for the nursery, as well as tasks that you need to do, like painting and assembling furniture.
All in all, from planning to final touches, it can take a long time to get everything done.
So, when is the best time to start working on, designing, and decorating your baby’s nursery? And when should the nursery be ready?
Burping a baby is truly an art.
There’s no one way to do it, no one technique that always work.
Every baby is different and has different needs. And every parent will have a slightly different touch.
(In your household there’s probably one parent who just seems to be awesome at it for whatever reason).
But regardless, burping your baby can sometimes be a time consuming and frustrating task.
So it’s fair to ask when you can stop burping your baby, or around what age to stop burping your baby.
Stop me if this sounds familiar.
You’ve just fed baby a few ounces of breastmilk or formula.
Now, time for the burp.
You pat. And pat. And rub and rub. And bounce and bounce.
And nothing comes out!
Worse still, it’s the zillionth night in a row that baby just won’t burp.
What do you do when baby won’t burp? How do you burp a baby that’s hard to burp?
As new parents are sitting in the hospital holding their precious newborn, it may feel like time and the world is standing still. However, very quickly after the newness starts to wear off and the adjustment to life with a child begins, parents are figuring out how to manage life on the go with a baby.
As this transition happens, a house often becomes filled with all the items needed to transport a baby, including car seats, baby carriers, and of course a stroller.
Nearly every family with at least one child aged 4 and under has a stroller in their home, and often more than one. There are literally hundreds of different stroller options out there!
For physically active families, a jogging stroller is usually considered as an option, but is it a must have?
How do you even know if you are buying a jogging stroller vs a regular stroller? Do only avid runners use jog strollers? Someone help explain!
When do babies get easier?
This question usually comes from new parents who are tired, stressed, and did we mention tired?
So, the first thing you need to hear is “Don’t worry – they do get easier.”
I won’t ever forget the distress I felt when I asked that question of older parents. I was looking down at my two-year-old and twin babies, all stuffed in a triplet stroller so we could safely leave the house, only to be told, “Oh, it never gets easier, you just have different problems at different ages.”
I heartily disagree. There are different problems of different ages, but you don’t have to face them in a state of sleep-deprivation to a creature that can’t live without you for more than a few minutes.
So let’s break it down: Does babies get easier at 3 months? 6 months? Do babies get easier after one year?
Figuring out baby sizes is like walking through a bewildering maze of cuteness.
Darling dresses, cuddly rompers, or teeny tiny suits grab for your attention as you’re shopping for your one-year-old, but when you have to choose a size, you could be offered 9-12 months, 12 months, 12-18 months, 1T, or 1-2T.
You won’t see all of these sizes everywhere, but in case you do:
What’s the difference between 1T vs 12 months clothes?
There are so many things that both children and parents look forward to in the elementary school years.
There are fall festivals, holiday performances, field days, school picnics, and learning to read just to name a few.
One of the simple joys of childhood that many parents remember and children look forward to is show and tell.
Have you ever wondered why Show and Tell is such an elementary school staple? Is it just a fun activity, or is it actually an important part of the lesson plan?
Let’s take a close look at the Show and Tell activity, from why teachers do it, to how parents can help their kids prepare.
You’re likely here for one of two reasons.
First, you might be the first-time parent researching how to prepare for your little one’s arrival, trying to decide which nursery items you need to pick up.
Or, you could be the parent of a baby who just won’t sleep when you want them to! You’re the parent with the sign on the doorbell saying “Please don’t ring, baby sleeping,” flinching at any noise during naptime, and you’re ready to try anything for some relief.
After all, babies can be a lot of work, and we all just need a nap to last more than 30 minutes (or at least some peace and quiet).
Blackout curtains, essential oils and sound machines are among the most popular options to turn to for a baby in need of some kind of sleep aid.
Blackout curtains are proven to have a positive effect on baby’s ability to fall asleep more easily and sleep longer, but are also not for every baby.
So should you put blackout curtain in a nursery?
Your baby is unique, but all babies have one thing in common: bottle-fed or breastfed, your baby’s gotta eat.
Not only does your baby have to eat, but your baby has to eat a lot, all day and night!
Even though you love your little one to pieces, you’re also looking for any shortcuts to take care of them so you don’t wear yourself out.
One idea you may have seen around the internet is to install a mini fridge in your nursery. Keeping milk on hand right next to where the baby sleeps seems like a great idea.
But is it a good idea to put a fridge or mini fridge in a nursery?
Overall, having a mini fridge in the nursery can be convenient for parents who need to store formula or breastmilk and want to keep it separate from the rest of the household food. It’s also a great place for mom and dad to keep their favorite snacks for late-night feedings and other time spent in the nursery!
The main downside is, of course, that even a mini fridge can be quite bulky and expensive. It’s also a hazard that your curious baby might get into as he or she gets older and more active.