A Little More Wisdom
Newborn Essentials for Mealtime
Written by Cathy Hale on November 8th, 2016
Mealtime essentials for a newborn can be easy, especially if you breastfeed. You just need yourself and a hungry baby. Check! Check! And thank goodness for that.
Baby Development Series: 3-6 Months
Written by Cathy Hale on July 19th, 2016
Smiling. Laughing. Squealing with delight. Your baby is a chatty social butterfly these days who loves “conversations” and likes “chatting” with people. She is more aware of the world around her and she finds new ways to engage with it on a daily basis.
Baby Development Series: 0-3 Months
Written by Cathy Hale on June 19th, 2016
Your sweet bundle of joy has finally arrived and she is the apple of your eye. She keeps everyone on their toes with her constant feedings, diaper changes, naps and the occasional crying fits that tend to jolt you out of your partial sleep at 2 a.m.
The Basics of Babywearing
Written by Cathy Hale on April 12th, 2016
If you’re a new parent, you’ve probably seen all sorts of cute baby slings during your baby gear adventures. There are a lot of reasons why babywearing is so popular these days and it’s not just because you can keep your baby safe while you eat, clean, write, walk or binge-watch your favorite TV show while folding laundry.
5 Essentials for Your Middle-of-the-Night Survival Kit
Written by Cathy Hale on February 22nd, 2016
Nothing jolts you out of your happy dreamland like a sick baby in the middle of the night. She may have been fine when she went to bed, but over the course of a few hours, her high-pitched crying indicates things have changed. Uh-oh!
Baby Has A Cold: Tips for Easing Symptoms
Written by Cathy Hale on February 4th, 2016
Cold and flu season is upon us, so it seems like stuffy noses, dry coughs and congestion are inevitable. Grab the hand sanitizer! Icky germs are everywhere. No matter how careful you are and how hard you try to avoid it, you and your baby will eventually have to endure a cold
Top 3 Baby Thermometers
Written by Cathy Hale on January 14th, 2016
Funny things happen to you when you’re living the #MomLife, especially when you’re a new mom with babies. You find yourself obsessed with things you probably never thought about pre-baby like diapers, spit-up, pee and poop. Another item that might get stuck in your mom brain is finding the right thermometer.
Strategies To Help Your Baby Sleep At Night
Written by Cathy Hale on September 3rd, 2015
If you feel like you’ve been ignoring your oh-so-comfy bed lately, you’re not alone. It’s one of the first things you learn as a new parent. You. Miss. Sleeping. (Yawn!)
Baby Gift Ideas for Parents (That They’ll Actually Use!)
Written by Cathy Hale on July 21st, 2015
I remember my first trip to a baby store when I was about six months pregnant with my son. My mom wanted it to a special bonding trip for the two of us, so we went together. The automatic, sliding, glass doors parted ways and as I stepped into the store and looked up at the towering aisles packed with what seemed like millions of baby products, I literally started crying. Yes, literally.
Caring for Little Noses with Little Remedies
Written by Cathy Hale on July 18th, 2015
You will wipe a lot of things as a parent. Mouths, bottoms and noses tend to top the list! The timeless battle with runny and stuffy noses becomes a constant struggle when your baby is not big enough to blow or wipe her own nose.