Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍂 As I reflect on this past year, I feel incredibly thankful for your support and for being part of the First Time Mom community. It means so much to me that I can share my journey, tips, and resources with you—and that I have the chance to give back in ways that make […]
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When my baby started pulling up and taking her first steps at 9 months, it was a proud moment. I encouraged her development with tummy time, a mattress for crawling, and foam shapes for pulling up and cruising. Creating a safe and stimulating environment was key to helping her reach these milestones. Toys, books, and
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When my daughter was born, we decided she would sleep in her own room rather than room sharing from the very beginning. Her sleep was so light—or sometimes nonexistent—that we took turns sleeping in her room, hoping to keep her calm and help her settle. Yet, night after night, we found ourselves waking up repeatedly
Room Sharing or moving out? When and how to make the smooth transition? Read More »
If your little one is turning age 2, as ours just did this weekend, you’re likely seeing remarkable strides in language, motor skills, and a strong push for independence. These are all part of typical 2 year old developmental milestones. It’s an exciting, sometimes challenging time, as toddlers begin to explore the world—and themselves—with almost
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I subscribe to the belief that breakfast should be the heartiest meal of the day, and my daughter fully agrees—she usually screams “hungry!” from the moment she opens her eyes. If I don’t act fast, it quickly escalates to her screaming like it’s a full-blown emergency! So, I’ve had to get creative with quick, nutritious
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I’ve always enjoyed planning parties, and now that I have a baby, I finally have the perfect excuse to go all out. That being said, I wish I had more time! For Alisia’s 1st birthday, I planned an Alice in ONEderland theme. Her birthday is just a few days before my favorite holiday—you guessed it—Halloween!
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During pregnancy, I loved how thick my hair became—it felt amazing. But after a few months, I started facing postpartum hair loss, and it was heartbreaking to see my hair all over the floor and shower. I eventually cut it shorter to avoid seeing it fall out as much. If you’re going through this, too,
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When it came to childproofing our home, we took a gradual, step-by-step approach based on our child’s age, mobility, and developing skills. Instead of rushing to childproof everything at once, we focused on what was immediately necessary. During the first few months, when the baby wasn’t moving much, there was little urgency. Slowly, we added
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When it comes to feeding your baby, having the right tools can make all the difference. Whether you are pumping, breastfeeding, or bottle feeding, these breastfeeding essentials help streamline the process, solve common issues, and make feeding easier. 1. Best Products for Pumping Top Breast Pumps Learn more about how to choose a pump between
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In this series, I document my real-life experience with sleep training a toddler using the Chair Method over the course of 9 days. Each day, I share step-by-step updates, challenges, and progress as I help my 21-month-old baby learn to self-soothe and sleep independently. Whether you’re new to sleep training or exploring different methods, this
Sleep Training in 9 days. The Chair Method in Action with my 21-months-old. Read More »
