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Hi new mama! If you are here, you’re most likely experiencing cracked nipples while breastfeeding. I’m sooo sorry! This can be a painful and frustrating experience. I’ve been there and it almost made me want to stop breastfeeding altogether. But we stuck it out and went on to have an extended breastfeeding journey! So this…
Hey there! If you’re on this page, you may be at the beginning of potty training. Congratulations because you are nearing or at the end of your diapering days – yay! As a (soon-to-be) former cloth diaper mom, you know the many benefits of modern cloth diapers. And want to continue to cut your carbon…
A care package is a wonderful way to show your support for a new mom. It shows that you are thinking of her and want to help her in any way possible. The contents of a care package can vary. But it should include items that will make the new mom feel special and appreciated. If you’re not sure what to put in your care package, here are some suggestions that will help you out!
As a first-time parent, the tiniest decisions can feel surprisingly big — like whether your newborn really needs those soft little mittens everyone keeps gifting you. I remember standing in the nursery at 3 a.m., fumbling to keep mittens on my baby’s wiggly hands and wondering… am I doing this right? Here’s the truth: mittens…
There’s no doubt that pacifiers are a life-saver for many parents. Babies need comforting items and objects to help them feel secure and happy. And when it comes to soothing babies, pacifiers seem to be the go-to items. But what if you don’t want to use one? Or what if your baby doesn’t like pacifiers?…
Picture this: your wife or partner is nearing the end of the pregnancy. You’ve seen her go through the trials of carrying another human being for 10 whole months. You’ve seen her in pain, swollen, nauseous and tired. And now she’s ready to push out said human being. How do you show your appreciation and…
It’s common knowledge that hair will fall out after giving birth. After all, your body is going through a lot of changes, and it’s just another thing to deal with! Not only do we have to deal with lack of sleep and sore nipples, but now we have to deal with bald spots?!! While some…
Do you feel like it’s impossible to find time for yourself these days? I do too, especially as a busy mom of two littles. You’re busy meal planning, budgeting, or playing hide-and-go-seek. That’s why I was so excited when my girlfriend introduced me to Beautycounter’s Flawless in Five. This kit can replace my existing makeup…
Your toddler is just about potty trained and you are wrapping up your cloth diaper journey! Hooray for you, mama! But now the question is: what do you do with these gently used cloth diapers? Options include donating them to another “crunchy” mom or repurposing them into other useful items. Another option is to sell…
You’re interested in using cloth diapers, but you are so overwhelmed and you don’t know where to start. I know exactly how you feel since I’ve been there before. You may be wondering if cloth diapers have to be all-in. So can you use both cloth and disposable diapers? The answer is: absolutely, you can…