20 Gift Ideas for Families with a Baby and Toddler at Home

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20 Gift Ideas for Families with a Baby and Toddler at Home

Finding the perfect gift for a young family with a toddler and baby at home can be challenging. Whatever the toddler is ready for could be unsafe for the bab...

Do I Have to Do Everything the Doctor Recommends During Pregnancy?

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Do I Have to Do Everything the Doctor Recommends During Pregnancy?

Once upon a time, pregnant women were expected to do whatever the doctor recommended for their health and safety. Nowadays, we have far more information and c...

Open vs. Sippy Cups: Which is Better for Your Baby's Speech Development?

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Open vs. Sippy Cups: Which is Better for Your Baby's Speech Development?

Sippy cups have been around long enough that most parents consider them a necessary step between bottles and straw cups. But is this true? Sippy cups are not ...

25 Household Preparation Tasks to Complete Before Baby

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25 Household Preparation Tasks to Complete Before Baby

As much as society would have us think so, "nesting" does not come naturally for all expecting mothers. There is always something we neglect or completely for...

15 Questions First-Time Cesarean Delivery Parents Ask

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15 Questions First-Time Cesarean Delivery Parents Ask

So, your doctor told you that you may need a cesarean due to your baby's position, growth problems, or some other medical issue. Breathe easy! A c-section is...

10 Biggest Problems with Normal Toddler Toys

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10 Biggest Problems with Normal Toddler Toys

Every toddler parent has experienced this: You buy a cool toy, surprise your toddler with it, and watch as your toddler plays with the box more than the toy. ...

10 Biggest Struggles with Baby Products

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10 Biggest Struggles with Baby Products

Baby products are incredible these days--we have a tool or product for almost anything you can think of. But struggles exist with those products. Knowing the...

Taming the Home: Choosing Baby Products that Grow with Your Baby

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Taming the Home: Choosing Baby Products that Grow with Your Baby

Babies don't need as much as marketing tells us they do. However, we only need the baby products we tend to buy for a few months. Is it always this way? Pare...

10 Things You Can Make at Home Cheaper and Better

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10 Things You Can Make at Home Cheaper and Better

There are two ways to save money when push comes to shove: make more money or cut down on expenses. If you already live on a tight budget, you can create a l...