Archive for October 2020
5 Essential Things to Bring when Traveling with a Baby
When you’re traveling with a baby, you have two priorities The first is to help your baby feel safe and secure, so that travel doesn’t disrupt their own adjustment to this big world. The second priority is to not lose your own mind. These are the things that help us accomplish both goals.
Read More5 Best and Beautiful Places to Take Kids in LA
Jonathan and I met in Los Angeles, Hollywood to be exact. We were waiting tables in a restaurant in Hollywood (on Hollywood Blvd, just west of Vine) since that’s what actors do. We lived there until we were pregnant with our second baby when we did the snobby thing and left the state rather than…
Read MoreTraveling with a Baby – Must Have Items for Baby Travel
In the 3.5 short months of our baby’s life, we’ve flown, we’ve driven… We’ve gotten around a bit. These are the few items for baby travel that I can recommend more highly for having a calm, happy baby while on the go.
Read MorePacking Light With Kids – Minimalist Travelling
Packing light with kids makes life a lot easier. …But how do you actually do it? Kids need a lot of stuff, right?
Read MoreHow to Enjoy Cruising With Kids – Essential Tips for Families
Jonathan and I’d taken cruises individually, but the last time either of us had been on one, our parents had taken us, so, obviously, it had been a while. We considered taking a cruise as a babymoon trip, but most cruises don’t allow you to cruise in the third trimester. However, if you plan to…
Read MoreFlying with a Baby – Every Tip You Need
If you were flying with a baby, what would you always bring with you?
Read MoreBest Baby Led Weaning First Foods (Guide & Timeline)
What Do I Feed My Baby? The standards and recommendations on what babies should eat change each year, so consult your naturopath or pediatrician for the most up to date guidelines for creating your baby led weaning first foods timeline.
Read MoreWhat is Baby Led Weaning, How to Do It & Why You’d Want To!
Baby led weaning doesn’t actually have much to do with weaning at all, if you’re thinking of the weaning off of formula or breastmilk. What does baby led weaning really mean? It means skipping pureed baby food in favor of real food. During pregnancy, mothers face many challenges when it comes to feeding their babies.…
Read MoreHospital Bag Checklist for New Moms – What to Pack?
While each mama has a different delivery experience, you can count on one thing: If you’re delivering in a hospital, you’ll stay there between 2-3 days post-delivery, hence the need to create a hospital bag checklist.
Read MoreMorning Sickness Remedies – Part 1
Recently, I had a girlfriend text me and ask for help. During my pregnancy, I had an AWFUL morning (all day) sickness up until 14 weeks. At the worst point, I topped out at getting sick 9-10 times a day. I share that to say, I tried nearly everything to get rid of morning sickness.…
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