You swore it would never happen. You’d never do the same (annoying) things as your mother. And especially after you had kids, you’d defiantly claim to make your own mom rules and chart your individual path into motherhood. But then slowly but surely the transformation began. First it was the same phrases as she would […]
Here’s the truth about motherhood that many people don’t talk about: there’s really NO way to fully prepare for it. Sure, you can read books, ask your friends, have the baby shower and attend any and all birth-related classes, but it still won’t be enough. Everyone has some idea of what motherhood entails because you’ve […]
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 […]
The contraction is coming, and as the new mom prepares herself to breathe through the pain while gripping her partner’s hand, another woman in the room steadies herself and captures the moment with a single click. She’s not a stranger intruding on the private moment, but a trained birth photographer hired to document and detail […]
The first few months of bonding with your newborn are filled with a variety of emotions from joy, happiness, content and overwhelm. Especially if this is your first baby! With so much information and advice at your fingertips, it can be tricky to navigate the terrain and figure out what’s best for you and your […]
Watching little ones grow can be such an exciting time not only for their parents, but everyone around them! But as they grow, it can sometimes be hard to decide what gifts are age appropriate in those early years — and everyone loves to spoil a Bitsy! We’ve rounded up some of our favorite gift […]
Splitting up with a significant other can be a complicated, unhappy time. And it can be made even messier when there’s a little one involved between the two of you! It doesn’t have to be entirely unpleasant, though, and there are ways to continue to keep Bitsy in happy, loving relationships — by co-parenting. So […]
Does your Bitsy put up a fight about everything? Do they get frustrated when they can’t immediately figure something out or complete a task? Do you have trouble understanding why the latest tantrum started? Mamas, you might be dealing with a strong willed child. Yes, this is a real concept, and no, it’s not a […]
“Up, Mommy, up!” Do you seem to be hearing this more than normal? Or even constantly? When your toddler is acting like a Stage 5 Clinger, it can be hard to get anything done! Especially when you also sort of love that they want you 24/7….but when you need some you-time, it can be frustrating. […]