Parenting truth: there is no one-trick-fits-all solution for really anything. This is especially true when it comes to potty training tips. While there is one universal truth with potty training: it isn’t fast and it isn’t smooth, generally speaking, parents find their own groove. Whether it’s scheduling a diaper-free booty camp, using song and dance, […]
At around 6 months old, you should start introducing solid foods to your baby. Up to this point, babies survive just fine on breastmilk or formula as a source of iron. And also because they use iron stored in their body from being in the womb. But as babies grow, their iron storage gets depleted […]
You’re in the middle of the grocery store when you get the feeling. ‘This cannot be happening. She is not going to do this in public,’ you think. And right before your very eyes, your toddler throws herself onto the concrete floor and proceeds to stomp and kick her feet, piercing screams blowing out eardrums […]
As a parent, there is no worse feeling than when your baby is sick. Newborns and infants carry the worst risk since it takes awhile for their immune systems to be fully developed and able to fight off a virus. Respiratory syncytial virus, commonly known as RSV, is a highly contagious virus that affects the […]
If you’re a mom to a toddler, then you know that at any moment he could behave in a way that leaves you scratching your head at the absurdness. ‘Wow, that’s…weird,’ you’re thinking. Picking his nose, banging his head against a wall or exploring private parts in public, can any mom relate? And as any […]
Raising kids is a full-time job, and as a mom you experience the full spectrum of emotions, including happiness, joy, anger, sadness, frustration, overwhelm, etc. A new study came out highlighting the connection between stay-at-home moms and depression. It seems the mental challenges can be exacerbated by isolation and the underestimated amount of what changes […]
A peanut allergy is one of the biggest worries facing new parents. So how do you introduce nuts to babies? There are many safe ways to introduce nuts to babies but the first question is when to start? Research used to suggest that parents should hold off on introducing peanuts until kids were around 3, […]
As a first-time parent you know that having a baby can be overwhelming in itself. But then you add on the thousands of baby products that are on the market and it can be challenging to know what’s needed and what isn’t. There are some baby gadgets designed to solve some of the more difficult […]
One of the most talked about things in parenthood is potty training. Debates on when to do it, how to do it, how long it should take, and when to see the doctor are all questions that parents end up facing with their little ones! If you’re wondering when you should start considering the process […]
Boo boo’s are the worst. Pretty sure both you and Bitsy can agree! But what happens if your little one experiences more than a scrape or bruise? As a mom, you always want to be prepared in case an emergency scenario arises, and being able to perform relatively first aid can help you feel a […]
Whether you’re 8 months pregnant and already shopping, or are just looking for a change later in the game, the search for a good pediatrician is something every parent experiences! Doctor shopping is hard enough when you’re older, but when looking for a doctor for your sweet babe, it takes an entirely different turn. How […]
Teething– that stage every parent (and little one!) comes to dread. When those sharp little baby teeth start to poke their way through Bitsy’s soft gums, a lot of pain and fussing can ensue! Even though it can be hard on a mama to have a constantly fussy baby, it can be seriously hard work […]