When I was pregnant, I abstained from drinking entirely. After giving birth, I couldn’t wait to enjoy a glass of wine. However, after indulging in that first drink, I pumped and threw away the milk, feeling terrible about wasting it. I didn’t realize that alcohol in breast milk doesn’t last forever; it behaves similarly to […]
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When we first looked for a car seat, we had no idea what to look for. Finally, we decided on an infant car seat that could be flexible and portable for the car, flight, and stroller. That’s why we chose the Mesa V2 because we had the UPPAbaby Cruz V2 Stroller It was convincing to
Here is growth calculator to help you track your baby’s growth and understand their development better. Put this number on the chart below and track it every few months. Usually the pediatrician will do this for you. However, if you want to do it yourself, below you can download the charts. WHO Growth Charts—Download Weight-for-length
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A Personal Journey: Why Patience Matters When it comes to tracking your baby’s developmental milestones, it’s easy to get caught up in stress and worry if your little one isn’t hitting every mark precisely on time. As a parent who’s been through this, I can confidently say: don’t panic. Here’s my story, and why I
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Setting up a changing station for your baby is an essential task that can make your life significantly easier. Here’s a step-by-step guide to creating an efficient and organized changing station, based on my personal setup: My Personal Setup In the first 6 months, I opted to have two changing stations: one in the nursery
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I know that everything can feel very overwhelming for a FTM (first time mom). But don’t worry I got your back. Here is the quick starting guide into becoming a mom.
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If there’s one thing I learned as a new mom, it’s that sleep and food are everything. They go hand in hand and when done right, you have a happy baby. The old saying “babies sleep when they are tired” didn’t work for us. It’s a fine line between a baby who’s ready to sleep
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As a first-time mom who has scoured every source, from books to blogs, to prepare for my baby’s arrival, I’ve compiled a comprehensive baby registry checklist of newborn must haves that I found most useful during the early months. My baby registry must-haves list includes only the essential baby products that every new mom truly
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