Category: Newborn
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Before my baby arrived, I had a very specific image of breastfeeding newborn in my head. It was soft focus. It was peaceful. I imagined myself in a rocking chair, gazing lovingly at my baby while they latched effortlessly. There was soft music playing. I felt like an Earth Mother goddess. Then, reality hit. The…
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If you are reading this, I’m guessing you are currently in the thick of the “Is this normal?” phase. You know the one. It’s 2 AM. The baby has been fed, changed, and burped, but they are still squirming, grunting, and crying with a redness that matches a tomato. That was me three weeks into…
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Choosing the right Newborn Pacifier is one of the small but important decisions new parents make. With hundreds of options available, it can feel overwhelming to know which one is safe, soothing, and actually accepted by babies. To help, we asked 100 real moms what worked best for their newborns, and we discovered a clear…
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There is a specific kind of tired that only new parents understand. It’s not just “I stayed up too late” tired; it’s a bone-deep, foggy, “did I just put the milk in the pantry?” exhaustion. When my first baby arrived, I was prepared for the lack of sleep, but I wasn’t prepared for the noise.…
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As a new parent, your diaper bag can quickly become a mobile pharmacy. A cream for this, an ointment for that… it’s overwhelming. What if one product could handle most of your baby’s skin woes? (Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links! As an affiliate, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to…
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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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For many of us, the distinct, clean scent of Johnson’s Baby Shampoo is the smell of childhood. It’s a classic that our own mothers trusted. But in today’s world of all-natural, ultra-clean ingredient lists, does this iconic bottle still have a place in your nursery? I used the newly formulated Johnson’s Baby Shampoo with Aloe…
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If you’re a new parent, your shoulder isn’t just a shoulder anymore—it’s a target. I remember the moment I realized my pre-baby notion of “a few burp cloths” was a hilarious miscalculation. You need an arsenal. (Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links! As an affiliate, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost…