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If your living room looks like a toy store explosion, you’re not alone. As a parent, you quickly learn that most toys get a few minutes of attention before being tossed aside. I was on the hunt for a single, high-quality toy that could grow with my baby, especially one that could survive diaper bag…
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If you’ve spent any time around the baby aisle, you already know the two giants that dominate the shelves: Pampers and Huggies. For decades, these brands have battled it out not just in advertising, but in real nurseries, diaper bags, daycare centers, and late-night emergency baby changes. (Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links! As an…
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If you’re in the potty training trenches, you know the struggle is real. The accidents, the power struggles, the desperate search for anything that might motivate your strong-willed toddler. (Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links! As an affiliate, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. I purchased this product myself…
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If you’re a parent, you’ve probably had this moment: staring at a wall of baby wipes, wondering which one won’t cause a red, angry rash on your little one’s sensitive skin. (Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links! As an affiliate, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. I purchased this…
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If you are currently surviving the Teething Wars, you know the sound: that high-pitched, desperate whine that cuts right to your soul. It’s the sound of tiny, perfect teeth trying to violently escape their gums. In my desperation, I went to the store and bought everything. I bought wooden rings, silicone loops, fuzzy things, vibrating…
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I will never forget the first time I handed my son a piece of broccoli. It was a Tuesday. I had read all the books. I was prepared. I steamed that broccoli floret until it was basically mush. I placed it on his high chair tray with the ceremony of a knighting ritual. He picked…
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I’ll never forget the “Christmas of the Robot.” It was 2021. My son was just turning three, and I had convinced myself that he needed this expensive, battery-operated robot dog that walked, barked, and supposedly “learned” tricks. It cost me $60, which, let’s be honest, is a fortune in toddler economy. Christmas morning came. He…
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Why did I spend $80 on a talking giraffe when all my 9-month-old wanted was the cardboard box it came in? I made the rookie mistake of thinking a higher price tag meant better development. I shelled out big money for a massive electronic learning center that promised 30 songs and 5 learning modes. My baby…
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If you want to save money, know exactly what your baby is eating, and avoid unnecessary preservatives, then homemade baby food is one of the best decisions you can make. Many parents think it is stressful, but once you understand the basics, you’ll see that it is easier than buying packaged food. In this guide,…
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It’s the middle of the night. Your hand on your child’s forehead feels warm, but is it fever-warm? The last thing you want to do is wrestle with a struggling toddler and a tricky thermometer under their tongue. This is where a non-contact forehead thermometer, like the Viproud Thermometer, promises to be a game-changer. It…