As soon as you become a family of three, everything in your life suddenly changes. You can read all of the advice and books on parenting, but nothing can truly prepare you for the change that is motherhood. One minute you’re a newlywed figuring out life with your husband and then the next you add… Continue reading Ask a Real Mom: What to Bring a New Mom
Category: Baby
Who Traditionally Throws A Baby Shower? Is It Okay For A Family Member To Host?
Baby showers became popular during the baby boom era of the 1950s as a way to help new moms prepare and for family and friends to celebrate the new arrival. Today, in addition to traditional baby showers, many are opting to host a “Sprinkle” (for encore babies) or a “Sip and See” (a celebration after… Continue reading Who Traditionally Throws A Baby Shower? Is It Okay For A Family Member To Host?
Baby Registry Splurges You Actually Need!
As a first-time mom, I had no idea what to add to our baby registry. I scoured the internet looking for the best of the best when it came to baby gear. I read all the reviews, checked all the safety guidelines, and, let’s be real, I wanted items that were also aesthetically pleasing. Though… Continue reading Baby Registry Splurges You Actually Need!
Ultimate Daddy Survival Kit: Must Have Baby Registry Items
Two main life events allow you to “register” for much-needed items that your friends and loved ones will gift to you—your wedding and the arrival of your first child. I’m going out on a limb and say you might like a do-over with your wedding registry. That cake platter looked really nice (I’m sure that… Continue reading Ultimate Daddy Survival Kit: Must Have Baby Registry Items
The Best New Baby Products Trending on Social Media
If you’ve got a little one on the way, you know how overwhelming it can be to figure out exactly what you’ll need to care for your new arrival. And that overwhelming feeling isn’t just for first-time moms—even if you’re on your second or third, it seems like new products are being released every day,… Continue reading The Best New Baby Products Trending on Social Media
Ask a Real Mom: Tips for Keeping Your Newborn Healthy When You Come Home From the Hospital
Bringing your sweet, tiny newborn home from the hospital can be the most exciting time in your life–but it can also be the most nerve-wracking. I remember feeling so afraid to leave the safety of the hospital, surrounded by nurses, lactation consultants, and doctors who could answer all my questions and monitor my little one… Continue reading Ask a Real Mom: Tips for Keeping Your Newborn Healthy When You Come Home From the Hospital
Oh Baby! Our Complete Baby Registry Guide
Registering for your precious new arrival (whether it’s your first or third) can be overwhelming! With so many options for where to register and what to buy, it’s a challenge to figure out where to start or what to select. When I was expecting my first baby, I wanted to make sure that I included… Continue reading Oh Baby! Our Complete Baby Registry Guide
7 Guy-Friendly Co-Ed Baby Showers
When we were expecting our first child over 12 years ago, my friend asked if she could host a co-ed baby shower. Back then, inviting men to a baby shower was a novel idea, and I didn’t think I’d be able to convince my husband to participate in a girly morning of mimosas and brunch.… Continue reading 7 Guy-Friendly Co-Ed Baby Showers
Ask a Real Mom: What Surprised You Most About Motherhood?
Preparing for motherhood feels like studying for a test without a study guide. From pregnancy to birth and those first few weeks postpartum, I found myself surprised by so many different stages. Those surprises can be unexpectedly beautiful, but they can feel isolating, too. I sometimes wondered, “Is this normal? Am I the only one… Continue reading Ask a Real Mom: What Surprised You Most About Motherhood?
Ask Cheryl: Not Invited to Baby Shower, but Can I still Send a Gift?
While some dread gift-giving obligations, others enjoy expressing their love and support by giving a gift. But if they haven’t received an invitation, would their gifts be appreciated or misunderstood? Dear Cheryl, Is it considered rude to send a gift to a baby shower that I am not invited to? My future daughter-in-law’s sister-in-law is… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Not Invited to Baby Shower, but Can I still Send a Gift?
Summer Baby Essentials
I had never seen snow fall from the sky or autumn leaves change colors until my first year of college seven years ago. As a native Floridian, I spent the first 18 years of my life in perpetual summer. Now that I call Ohio home, I’ve learned to truly appreciate the changing of seasons, especially… Continue reading Summer Baby Essentials
Products and Tips for Surviving Any Plane Trip With Kids
We have the perfect gear to survive your next family flight! Plane travel can be fraught with stresses and challenges, even when you’re flying solo or as a couple. Getting from point A to point B without a hiccup is more of a myth than a reality, and when you throw kids into the mix,… Continue reading Products and Tips for Surviving Any Plane Trip With Kids
Ask a Real Mom: The Postpartum Season No One Prepares You For
Our Ask a Real Mom series typically focuses on the fun and exciting aspects of motherhood, like our favorite products, time-tested tips, and must-have toys. However, those first few weeks of motherhood can feel anything but fun and exciting; they’re some of the most challenging and vulnerable days of a woman’s life. The worst part?… Continue reading Ask a Real Mom: The Postpartum Season No One Prepares You For
Baby Registry Favorites – Everyone is Adding These
As a first-time mom, I will admit that creating a baby registry from scratch was an overwhelming endeavor. I spent countless hours researching brands and educating myself on BPA-free bottles and the difference between muslin and bamboo swaddles. While most of my research was fueled by raging pregnancy hormones, it wasn’t until I was swimming… Continue reading Baby Registry Favorites – Everyone is Adding These
Ask a Real Mom: A New Mom’s Guide To Keeping An Organized Home
Motherhood comes with a vast array of challenges: whether it’s figuring out how to get your little one to sleep through the night or how to sneak more vegetables into your picky toddler’s diet, one does not escape motherhood without having to face a few obstacles! One of the more challenging hurdles I’ve had to… Continue reading Ask a Real Mom: A New Mom’s Guide To Keeping An Organized Home
Ask Cheryl: Should I Register and Host a Shower for My Second Baby?
Today’s question comes from a second-time mom who wonders about the etiquette of creating a registry and hosting her own Sprinkle. What’s appropriate, and what’s not? Hello Cheryl, I have a question regarding a baby registry and shower. I am having my second baby (a boy) and I have a daughter who is one. We… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Should I Register and Host a Shower for My Second Baby?