How to Start a Newborn Sleep Schedule
Got a newborn, eh? How’re you sleeping? Sometimes it feels like you can’t go a single day without hearing that smug little question. Believe me, I get it. When I was a new mom, I was sick and tired of…
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70 Perfect Middle Names for Elizabeth with Beautiful Meanings
You’ve finally decided to name your darling girl Elizabeth. Great choice! Elizabeth is a beautiful name that never goes out of style. Now it’s time for the second hardest part…selecting Elizabeth’s middle name. I love the name Elizabeth. In fact,…
6 Postnatal Core Exercises to Rebuild Your Abs After Pregnancy
Are you having trouble with the mom pooch? Hey there, Erin from Blunders in Babyland here! Long after {most} of my pregnancy weight kicked the bucket, my mom pooch still jutted out for the world to see. It was embarrassing,…
Pregnancy at an Older Age: What to Expect from a Mom Who’s Done It
Never ever did I think that I would have a baby at 39. Years ago, I wanted to have three kids, but after having two I gave up the idea for many reasons. And then, suddenly I found out that…
8 Fool-Proof Tips to Try When Your Baby Won’t Burp
When your baby is screaming from trapped gas, time seems to slow down. You know she needs to burp. Her little body is rigid, back arched, face beet-red, and her fists are clenched in unbearable pain. You would give anything–anything–to…
25+ Best Open-ended Questions for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Ever feel like you’re stuck in a cycle of one-word answers from your little one? Even after two kids, I know I have! Let me share with you the secret that can boost early childhood development and forge a beautiful…
35 Creative Ways to Announce Your Pregnancy to Family in Person
Figuring out how to announce your pregnancy to family in person is alternately exciting and terrifying. I’ll admit that in the past I wasn’t known for my creativity in this area. Thousands of miles separated my husband and I from…
The Ultimate Italian Boy Names List: 60+ Baby Names You’ll Love
Choosing a baby name can be so hard. Choosing our firstborn’s name was tough, but now that we’re expecting our second child, my husband and I have literally gone through thousands (no exaggeration) of baby name lists to find the…
How to Get a Breastfed Baby to Sleep Through the Night
About 4 weeks into the newborn phase, I shared my nighttime woes with pediatricians, lactation consultants, and other breastfeeding mamas. I expected to hear wise advice on how to extend my daughter’s nighttime hours (by 6 weeks, she was sleeping…
10 Month Old Not Sleeping Through the Night: Tips for Restless Babies and Tired Parents
If your 10-month-old isn’t sleeping through the night, you’re definitely not alone. It’s actually super common at this stage. Babies wake up for all sorts of reasons, whether they’re busy learning to crawl, standing up, or just going through one…