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This post was sponsored by Window Covering Safety Council as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Our 9-month-old has started to pull himself up on his own, and it is only a matter of time before he is walking. As I think about him walking, safety is at the forefront of my mind. As I look around the house, it seems as though there are hazards all over the place. From bookshelves and dressers that need to be anchored to the wall, to window blinds with cords that need to be replaced by cordless ... Continue Reading...

Thank you to Pampers at Sam's Club for sponsoring this conversation on diaper changing station essentials. The opinions and text are all my own. Make diaper duty as easy and enjoyable as possible by following these tips to set up a diaper changing station at home stocked with all your diapering essentials. Diaper duty may not be the most exciting aspect of parenthood, but it can still be an enjoyable bonding experience between you and your little one. I have found that having everything that we need in our diaper changing station really makes diaper ... Continue Reading...

I know that it sounds cliche, but babies grow up too darn quickly! I feel like it was just yesterday that we were introducing solid foods to our little guy, yet somehow he has already moved up to Stage 2 baby foods. Next thing I know he will be graduating college. No, but seriously. These baby days are going by all too quickly. I value every moment that I get to spend with Nathaniel, whether it is spent snuggling on the couch or feeding him dinner. To be honest, I cherish feeding him his meals because I know that soon enough he will be able to feed himself, and the ... Continue Reading...

Did you know that you can feed baby infant yogurt from as young as 6 months? Find out all about baby yogurt and my experience feeding my son baby yogurt for the first time. We recently started our son, Nathaniel, on solid foods. After introducing infant cereal we went on to introduce a variety of fruit and veggies. We avoided any foods that contained cow's milk. It was our impression that babies should avoid anything that contained cow's milk for their first year... ... but we were wrong! While it is true that infants should not have cow's milk on its own ... Continue Reading...

Thank you to Summer Infant for kindly sponsoring this post. All opinions are 100% honest & completely my own. Bath time is just as good of an opportunity for some fun bonding time with baby as any other time of the day. Today I am sharing my tips for how to make bath time fun for your little one. Nathaniel has always been a fan of bath time, right from his very first bath. He loves splashing in the water, and even enjoys shampoo being rinsed from his hair. He always has a big smile on his face as I pour the water over his head to rinse his hair – it is ... Continue Reading...

This post was sponsored by Philips Avent as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Our little guy didn't waste much time before christening us with our first shower of spit up. I say "shower" because he doesn't just spit up a little bit. The spit up doesn't just dribble out of his tiny mouth. It literally pours out like a faucet. Of course, as first-time parents, we were totally freaked out. Our tiny little guy was producing massive amounts of spit up after every single feeding. Seriously, he ... Continue Reading...

If you are considering introducing solid foods to baby you probably have many questions. From knowing when baby is ready to start solids to what food to introduce baby to first, this post will cover what you need to know when it comes to baby starting solid foods. When can I start giving my baby solid food? You can begin to offer your baby solid foods when he or she is ready, and your peditrication agrees. But, how will you know if your baby is ready for solid food? Look for these signs of readiness for solid foods: Holding head upright and steady ... Continue Reading...

I want to share my breastfeeding journey with other new mothers out there so that they can learn that they are not alone. Breastfeeding is not always easy. Sometimes it isn't even possible. The most important thing is that your baby is happy and healthy! Also, I will be sharing what I have recently learned about the importance of gut health in infants, and what new mamas can do to help set their littles ones up for a healthy life. My Breastfeeding Journey I planned on breastfeeding my son. My mother had breastfed my sister and I, and had painted this idealistic ... Continue Reading...