baby products

WIN IT: Land of Nod Low-Rise Crib Giveaway!

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You know what makes Tuesday taste a little sweeter, friends? Free stuff.  Earlier this month we announced all of the Best of Baby winners and all this week we’ll be giving very lucky mamas the chance to take home some incredible swag! So, join us for our Five Days of Freebies... read more

5 Tricks I Used to Soothe My Colicky Baby

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After a year of trying to conceive, enduring multiple miscarriages, and a miserable pregnancy, I thought the hardest days of becoming a mother were behind me. I was ready for the happiest time in my life. Everyone loves their new babies, right?? I had no idea what I was in for. I had a... read more

WIN IT: BABYBJÖRN Bundle Giveaway!

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Monday is the perfect day for some freebies and y'all, today we've got some serious goodies for you! Earlier this month we announced all of the Best of Baby winners and all this week we'll be giving very lucky mamas the chance to take home some incredible swag! So, join us for our read more

7 Registry Items You Need and 4 More You Can Forget About

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When I arrived at Babies R Us, sixth months along and clueless, I stood there, registry gun in hand, paralyzed by all my choices: Nuks or Mams? Boppy or Brest Friend? Lansinoh or Medela? Was I even speaking English anymore? After making it through the first year, I can now look back on that... read more

3 Creative (and Easy!) Ways to Go Green With Baby Storage

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We are always looking for simple and creative ways to go green – and here is one of our favorite "go green" ideas. We use it for disposable diaper users -- and a great way to keep baby's clothes organized! Want to try it out? Here’s how: 1. Use the cardboard box packaging for diapers... read more

4 Creative Ways to Use Your Breast Milk

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All the diaper creams, ointments and lotions available on the shelves can be overwhelming., but did you know there is one thing that can do-it-all? Breast milk is full of antibodies and is a natural antiseptic (score!).  The benefits of breastfeeding your newborn are undeniable, but feeding a hungry baby is not the only thing... read more

Moms, Dress Your Babies in Cute Clothes While You Can!

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Gwen Stefani’s kids are giving me a complex. Every time I see pics of the celeb’s young sons, Kingston and Zuma -- who are close in age to my two boys -- they are dressed in cool, funky outfits, much like their fashionable rocker mom. Say, a sweater vest and tiny biker boots, or skinny... read more

Is Your Play Yard Safe? Check Out These New Rules

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At the end of next week, February 28th, all manufacturers and importers of infant and toddler play yards are required to test their play yards prior to retail to ensure that they meet new federal safety standards. This means play yards must have: --Side rails that do not form a sharp V shape... read more

Why I Stole From My Baby (and Why You Would, Too!)

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I know what you're thinking. Who steals from their own child? I do, that's who. Now, before you get upset, you need to know that my daughter is just over a year and a half old and she can't really make a legal claim to any property or possession since she relies on my wife... read more

10 Ways to Get Ready for Baby’s Birth: A Must-Have List for Soon-to-Be Moms

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Birds do it, and so do cats, apes, and other mammals preparing for birth. Nesting is an instinctual mechanism that prepares your “empty nest” to become full and quite busy for the next 18 years. Nesting is like spring-cleaning on steroids. Organization, cleanliness, and preparation are top priority. Now it’s time to clear some more... read more
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