Remember when you were pregnant (maybe you are) and you went to prenatal classes... They would have that one class - demonstration day. The nurse would show you how to hold baby, nurse baby, sooth baby, change a diaper and even how to bath and dress baby. Viola! You...
Stimulating your baby. Another hot topic causing endless confusion and doubt for so many parents. What should we do? Are we doing enough? How can we ensure our baby achieves every milestone on time? In a world of information (and stimulation) overload it's...
As promised, the follow up post to #MOMMING101: INTRODUCING SOLIDS. And today’s all about preparing homemade baby food. Baking, roasting, boiling... There are loads of cooking methods yet steaming has stayed the number one choice when it comes to preparing baby food,...
Let’s talk solids. What a fun new adventure! But... Different opinions on when to start weaning, how to go about it, which food to introduce first, how to prepare it all and how to prevent allergies; leave most moms overwhelmed and unsure. For us starting solids has...
Getting a full night's sleep and establishing a good bedtime routine for baby seems to be the holy grail of parenting... It's probably one of the most asked (and most bragged about) baby milestones parents need to deal with. If you were blessed with a good sleeper...
Let's jump right into it... Sex after baby! Yes, I was told I could experience "some discomfort"... Some discomfort? Are you kidding me? More like excruciating pain! It’s a secret we mamas keep to ourselves. WHY? Is it because this topic is still taboo, even after...
Deciding to start solids isn’t easy. With so many contradictory opinions regarding exclusive breastfeeding and allergy prevention, taking this 1st step towards the food isle can be daunting. About a month ago we took that step... After a lot of back and forth but we...
One of the cutest gift we got when Ava was born was something practical too... A hooded towel. I know, I know, it’s something so ordinary and something everyone has but the Hip Hop Hooray bunny towel from XOXO Baby really is something special. Firstly, the size....
On Saturday Ava turned 6 months, yes a half year! And like “good parents” we knew we had to mark the occasion with a memorable half birthday photoshoot. It’s a little tradition that in the past have always involved food seeing as 6 months was the time we introduced...
Welcome to newborn life. 9 Months of making a little human is at it's end and you’re basking in the bliss of a brand new person soaking up every drop of that new baby smell! Life’s perfect, or so you thought... For the past 9 months everyone (including yourself) has...
Christmas is such a special time of year but this year is going to be extra special, we’ll be celebrating our baby’s 1st Christmas! It will be the 1st time Ava gets to share in all our family traditions and Xmas celebrations. She will see the magical twinkle of...
A couple of weeks ago I posted Cloth Diapers 101: What you need to get started. Today is part two and I'll be giving you some tips and advice on how to set-up a cloth-friendly changing station. Yes, it takes a little more planning than with disposables but I think...
