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Sensory Activities for 6-12 Months Sensory activities have so many benefits for our babies. Now only are babies exploring their 5 senses, but they are also learning to explore and exercising their creativity! According to the Urban Child Institute, your...
Tips For Giving your Newborn their First Bath Most likely, your baby’s first hospital bath will be heavily assisted by your postpartum nurse and he or she will guide you through each step. But once you are home, bath time can be a little intimidating! How will you...
Our sweet little Nora has been teething like a mad woman for a few weeks now. All of the excess saliva has really made her bottom more susceptible to diaper rash. While we’ve taken some other measures to help, I decided to give some homemade baby wipes a shot,...
Jennifer MearnsJennifer is a former microbiologist turned mom, writer, and pet sitter. Jennifer, along with her husband, three boys (plus a menagerie of pets) live in North Carolina. She has written for websites including Scary Mommy, Pregnant Chicken, BabyGaga, Her...
 Home Remedies for Diaper Rash Diaper rash is a common enough ailment that babies have to deal with. Their little bums rarely see the light of day and are encased in a wet diaper probably 75% of the time. Diaper rash can start as redness in the diaper area and then...
Cradle Cap Causes and Remedies Cradle Cap is a dry, flaky (either yellow or white)Â patches on your baby’s scalp. It can also appear on near their eyes, nose, forehead and ears. It is generally not itchy or painful. While the cause of cradle cap isn’t...
Jennifer MearnsJennifer is a former microbiologist turned mom, writer, and pet sitter. Jennifer, along with her husband, three boys (plus a menagerie of pets) live in North Carolina. She has written for websites including Scary Mommy, Pregnant Chicken, BabyGaga, Her...
Jennifer MearnsJennifer is a former microbiologist turned mom, writer, and pet sitter. Jennifer, along with her husband, three boys (plus a menagerie of pets) live in North Carolina. She has written for websites including Scary Mommy, Pregnant Chicken, BabyGaga, Her...
I’m sure a good majority of mamas out there would agree with me that a lack of sleep can have a HUGE impact on our daily lives. Which is why I am so excited that Becca from Little Z’s Sleep took the time to share some of her expertise surrounding babys...
Breastfeeding your Newborn There are so many questions that pass through a mothers mind when she brings her newborn home from the hospital and begins the journey of breastfeeding. How long should baby be feeding on each side? What should a newborns schedule look like?...
 Benefits of a Milk Bath for Baby Ahh the power of breastmilk. Turns out it can be as good for your baby on the outside as it is on the inside. All of those wonderful nutrients in your liquid gold can do wonders for the skin. Here are a few of the benefits: -Relief...
How to remove diaper blowout stains It’s inevitable… with baby comes diaper blowouts. I’d be shocked to find a mother who hasn’t experienced one. In my early months of motherhood, I had no idea how to tackle these kind of stains. I hate to...
Cleaning Your Baby’s umbilical CORD Basic care for your baby’s belly button and umbilical cord stump is crucial in the first few weeks to help prevent infection. Here are a few simple steps I follow to keep baby’s cord in good condition. Soak a...
While baby might not fully understand all the words you are saying, there is no denying that taking the time to read to your child in their first year is very beneficial to their language development. It’s never too early to start reading to your baby!...