You instinctively know that having a baby is an absolute game changer. Your life as you knew it will realistically never be the same again, in the most beautiful way. But what is life really like when you bring your baby home? Your new arrival is full of surprises especially during the first three months. […]
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 […]
Now that we’re safely through the holidays and into a new year, you know what that means? It’s time to plan your child’s birthday party. Whenever your Bitsy celebrates a birthday this year, you want to have the best birthday party theme everyone will love. Think games, decor, food along with all the bells and […]
File this under things they don’t tell you at the hospital: your newborn will grow like crazy in the first 12 months! In fact, she will grow more during the first year than she will ever grow in her whole life. Michelle Lampl, a doctor and growth researcher at Emory University in Atlanta told Today’s […]
All those in favor of having an owner’s manual for babies, raise your hand. Since pretty much every new mom has thought this at least once, we thought it would be helpful to share tips, secrets and baby care hacks to elevate you to pro status in no time at all. If you’re looking for […]
Plan a fun crafternoon with your little one and make these 5 DIY Valentine’s Day card ideas that kids will love! Surprise the class with these sweet Valentines packed with rubber duckies, hair ties, race cars and squeeze pouches! The printable templates make these cards easy to DIY. Plus, each card has only five steps […]
If you’re a new mother and you’ve decided to try breastfeeding, you know that the early milk (called colostrum) is an excellent source of antibodies that can help protect against disease for a baby’s developing immune system. Breastfeeding has also shown to have positive benefits for new moms, such as: helping your uterus return to […]
First comes love. Then comes marriage. But before the baby comes in a baby carriage, your furbaby is used to ruling the roost. Many couples fear the dynamic change when your furbaby is no longer the center of attention. In fact, it’s routinely listed as a top concern for couples trying to conceive. As a […]
Here’s one secret about delivering a baby that people don’t mention: right after childbirth, you’ll still look about 6 months pregnant. Finding postpartum clothing that works can be challenging, and you may feel as though you’re in limbo on what to wear. Things you wore pre-baby may not fit right, or may not fit as […]
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, […]