parenting newborns

Bringing Home Baby: Preparing for Bringing Baby Home from Hospital

For first-time parents, the thought of bringing Baby home from hospital can be nerve-wracking. These tips will help you prepare.

Leaving the hospital with your newborn feels surreal. I can still remember how strange it felt when we were discharged after Kimmie’s birth. Were they really letting us take home this tiny little infant? Were they really entrusting this little creature to our care? The fact that we’d just moved a month before Kimmie’s birth […]

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5 Crucial Facts About Cow Milk-Based Baby Formula Every Parent Should Know

Considering feeding your baby formula? Here are 5 crucial things all parents need to know about cow's milk based baby formula.

Congratulations – you’re about to become a parent! No doubt, the choice between breastfeeding your baby and relying on baby formula has been weighing heavily on your mind. I know it was when I was pregnant with Kimmie. I thought I had it all figured out; I was going to breastfeed, case closed. Until Kimmie

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How To Save Money On Baby Stuff

Baby stuff is expensive; these tips will help you score newborn essentials on a budget.

Congratulations, parents-to-be! Are you in sticker shock yet? According to the USDA, US parents spend over $12,000 on average per year on child-related costs! Wondering how to save money for a baby? Getting newborn essentials on a budget should be tops on your list. Fortunately, it’s easy to save money on baby essentials with these

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Why All Parents Need Earplugs (In Bulk!)

The irony of parenthood is that our littles often can't hear us, when we can hear them all too well. Hence why all parents need earplugs. In bulk.

If you’re reading this, chances are you’re a parent. And chances are good you’ve already acquired some earplugs. I’m talking  maximum-decibal-blocking earplugs. If not, you need some. ASAP. I’m typing this post as I work from my temporary home office in the living room, because my regular home office is currently full of stuff that

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