Just like adults, babies can get nervous and overwhelmed when things change. Everything to babies is new, and moving to a different home can quickly become overstimulation central. The last thing you need during a stressful move is a fussy baby who won’t seem to …
Traveling with a little one is no easy task. After surviving over 15 flights with our one-year-old, I have come up with a list of 15 items to pack when traveling with a toddler that have made our trips more comfortable, efficient, and enjoyable. I …
Pandemic isolation is causing developmental delays in infants. For the first time in 20 years, the CDC has even updated the ages at which babies should reach milestones. For example, instead of walking by 12 months, the CDC now says parents shouldn’t expect that milestone until 18 months.
Ok, if you have followed this blog for any time, you know I can be pretty Type-A. I love to plan ahead and always be prepared. Sometimes it works out in my favor; other times, it doesn’t. As I prepared for Bambino’s arrival, Chulengo caught …
As we prepared for our second child, Bambino, to arrive, I was petrified of how Chulengo, our toddler, was going to adjust to the new baby. I was worried about how my relationship with him would change. We had finally gotten into a good routine. …
With a new baby in the house, there is one thing we used more than anything else — diapers, diapers, diapers. So many diapers. Some parents opt for a cloth diapering system while others prefer disposable diapers. Every day, I see moms online seeking answers …
After taking 12 weeks of natural birthing classes, we received news that Chulengo was breech. After a failed version, and weeks of baby flipping exercises, Chulengo didn’t budge, and I surrendered to the idea that he would arrive via c-section. I had spent so much …
Hour 0 Why are all these people glaring at me as I board the plane with my sweet little 1-year-old? It is not THAT big of a deal. We’ve taken a dozen flights with him. What’s one more? Hour 1 Oh, this isn’t so bad. …
This past week was one of the toughest emotional weeks since Chulengo was born. He was sick and had Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease. He didn’t want to eat or drink anything. When the poor guy would swallow food, he would screech in pain. I knew …
We’ve been using both the mat & the bib since Chulengo started eating table food. I have grouped them together because they are from the same company and easily bought together. The pros and cons of each one are very similar. Pros Variety of fun …
