One year olds make anything a toy. The best gifts for a 12-month old will last throughout the toddler years. Here are our favorite gifts that last.
You probably did not get much sleep for the first 18 months of your baby’s life. While you will hopefully be a little more well-rested through the toddler years, you aren’t totally out of the...
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I insist on purchasing high quality backpacks: Lands' End, Eastpak, L.L. Bean, JanSport, REI, Buying a sturdy back pack means 2 important things.
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Nursing breasts are hardworking and need support not to mention easy- and frequent-access. Unfortunately, it seems like these two criteria are often at odds. Here are 3 I like.
Big thanks to Nicole Johnson, sleep coach and owner of The Baby Sleep Site, who offered these sanity-saving and sleep-saving travel tips. Baby jet lag is no joke.
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More than ten last-minute Halloween costumes for baby you can totally pull off.
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Swim safety is so important! It has always been a priority of mine, especially living in Southern California, for my children to learn water safety early on. However, I know how confusing finding...
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Little one won't stay in bed? Waking up before 7 am is total BS. Here's how to shift the schedule when your baby or toddler wakes up too early.
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When my second son was born, I really wanted to make my own baby wrap! There are many DIY baby wraps out there, but I decided on doing a Moby-style baby wrap (AKA “the Fauxby”) to keep my lit...
A play kitchen is one of the few toys that your little one will get great use out of. Every single one of my kids absolutely loved making my husband and me their own version of meals while they w...
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Traveling with babies and toddlers at the holidays is different from other vacations. Add family stress, higher prices and big crowds to the regular joys.
Best places to to with a baby or toddler in Myrtle Beach, SC. Stacie shares her favorite places to beach, eat, and play with a little one.