Inside: Is babyproofing really necessary? A minimalist, laid-back parent’s first instinct might be, “No way!” But in our modern world where primary caregivers are juggling a million responsibilities, these 5 baby proofing ideas are the ones you should actually make the effort to implement (hint: no toilet seat locks required). If you still live in…
Inside: Trim Healthy Mama takes the guesswork out of creating a balanced diet during pregnancy – a diet that helps you eat well and satisfies your cravings at the same time. This is your crash course to the 3 simple steps Trim Healthy Mama uses to create meals, along with pregnancy-specific questions answered and plenty…
Inside: Looking for unique baby boy names no one has? This list of 65 rare baby boy names with meanings, along with the notable (& often famous) people who have made these names valid options. Because when you’re choosing a unique baby name, you probably need at least a little validation that while a name…
Inside: There’s a million and one posts about what to put on your baby registry. But what about what NOT to put on a baby registry? Save your baby registry for things you actually need – and leave these 21 non-essential baby items OFF the list. Expecting a baby is one of the most magical…
Inside: Looking for adorable classic girl names? Look no further! This list of 50+ classic baby girl names offers so many unique choices, complete with name meanings, popularity rankings and historical namesakes. There’s just something about classic things – classic cars, classic songs, classic movies. They’re timeless. They bring a sense of nostalgia. There’s a…
Inside: If you’ve had a missed miscarriage, it helps to know you’re not alone. Mary Ann opens up about her missed miscarriage – from the heart-wrenching 8 week appointment where she discovered there was no heartbeat, to what her D&C was like, to how she recovered physically and emotionally. “I am so sorry. There is…
Inside: Looking for unique Canadian baby names? This list of Canadian-inspired baby names checks off all the boxes! Drawn from famous and beloved Canadian people and cities, you’re sure to find a baby name you adore for your growing bundle of joy! As you’re getting ready for your long-awaited-and-already-dearly-loved baby to arrive, one of the…
Inside: Congratulations! You’re pregnant. So what exactly DO you need to do in your first trimester? Here are 20 things to check off your early pregnancy to-do list after you see those double lines. Two pink lines. Who would’ve thought that such a tiny image could completely upend your life so it’s never the same…
Inside: Five truths you need to hear to finally let go of formula feeding guilt. Also read one mom’s personal experience – her rocky journey to formula feeding and what helped her to finally accept and believe (not just know) that fed really is best. When I had my first baby in 2009, breastfeeding was most…
Inside: Having anxiety about a scheduled c-section is completely normal! Here are 7 ways to overcome your fear of a c-section – must-have advice from a mom who’s had a scheduled c-section herself. Most women have a dream birth plan: a home birth, a birth in water, a drug-free birth, a fast, easy birth (ha!)….