I still remember the exact moment I found out I was pregnant. My husband had just run out to grab Starbucks, and while he was gone, I took a test. Two pink lines later, the latte he brought back was the last thing on my mind. I was so overwhelmed I had no appetite for…
As a mom who didn’t plan for kids and knew nothing about babies, I had zero clue when solids started. All I remember are those tiny Gerber jars I fed my baby sister when she was a kid….24 years ago. Honestly, a lot has changed since then. I had big plans to make my own…
If you’re a new parent, you’ve probably already discovered that sleep looks a lot different with a baby in the house. You read all the warnings online, you promise yourself you’ll do everything “by the book,” and then—real life happens. That’s exactly how we ended up co-sleeping. I’ll be honest: we didn’t really set out…
This post contains affiliate links. This means I may earn a commission—at no extra cost to you—if you click and make a purchase. I only recommend products I truly love and trust. When I was pregnant, I did a ton of research on car seats. There are so many options on the market that it…
There’s nothing more stressful than the day your baby gets sick for the first time. You can wish it away, but it WILL happen. The runny nose, the fussiness, the little cough that keeps you both up all night—it’s heartbreaking. You’d do anything to make them comfortable. And let’s be honest: taking care of babies…
If you’ve been down the rabbit hole of baby gear research, you’ve probably stumbled on the buzzword “breathable.” It’s splashed all over certain crib mattress ads (hi, Newton) with beautiful marketing photos of smiling babies sleeping on airy, woven cores. The idea is simple: if your baby somehow rolls face-down, the breathable crib mattress is…
Before I had my son, I didn’t make a birth plan. I figured I’d just “go with the flow,” trust the doctors, and see how things played out. I truly thought being chill would make the process easier. Spoiler: I totally regret it. My Birth Experience (And What I Wish I’d Known) Or jump straight…
Once your baby starts rolling, crawling, or pulling up — it hits you: it’s time to babyproof. But that doesn’t mean you need to turn your home into a foam-padded obstacle course overnight. Babyproofing 101 is really about stages. Start small, focus on what your baby can reach right now, and add more layers as…
This post contains affiliate links. This means I may earn a commission—at no extra cost to you—if you click and make a purchase. I only recommend products I truly love and trust. The First Steps After Seeing That Positive Test God really played a little joke here: the early signs of pregnancy are exactly the…
This post contains affiliate links. This means I may earn a commission—at no extra cost to you—if you click and make a purchase. I only recommend products I truly love and trust. The Snoo Smart Sleeper is one of the most buzzed-about baby items out there. Created by Dr. Harvey Karp (yes, the Happiest Baby…