Babies

Shopping for babies is a fun moment that most soon-to-be parents enjoy. From dresses to diapers and car seat, the list is endless. But most parents are overwhelmed with shopping plans as they do not know when and how to start.  You should ideally start buying baby stuff once you have completed 12 weeks. The …

Newborn babies tend to scratch their own face often in the first few weeks, and for parents, this can be quite scary. If you are a new parent experiencing this, you might be quite desperate to know when your baby will stop scratching their face. You might be relieved to know that in most cases, …

By the time your baby is six months old, you should start weaning him from breastmilk. At this stage, your baby requires both solid food and breast milk for their overall growth. But, exactly how many times a day should I feed solids to my 6 month old?! Most parents are confused about the number of …

Many parents find themselves in the position of needing to change their baby’s formula. You might have to try a few formulas before finding the perfect one, and even then it might take time to know whether it is the right formula. How long does it take for a baby to adjust to a formula …

Have you ever seen your baby shake or shiver in an unusual way? Their limbs may tremble, their lips may quiver, or their gestures may occur suddenly as if they’re cold or trying to shake something off.  In common terms, these movements are referred to as “baby shudders”. A baby shudder is any form of …

You will inevitably need to check your baby’s temperature a few times when they are young. They might be going through teething pain, an ear infection, or be coming down with something, and you need to keep a check on their temperature. But if you’re out and about, how do you check for a fever …

You may have noticed, and even be concerned, with your baby feeding, laying down, or interacting with you, only to suddenly tense their whole body up and almost go completely stiff. This often happens out of nowhere and for seemingly no reason, but could it mean that something is wrong? Babies tensing up suddenly is …

Being a first-time mom to a newborn baby can be stressful! It is difficult to tell what is normal behavior, and what behavior you should be concerned about. One thing I was worried about was when my baby’s bottom lip quivers. Why does a newborns bottom lip quiver?! A quivering lip can mean a few …

The SNOO does hold a considerable price tag, and while the benefits it gives both parents and babies makes it worth it, all the different baby products and accessories you need do add up, and you might be looking for an alternative to the SNOO. While nothing does exactly what the SNOO can do, there …

Is the SNOO Bassinet Worth It?! Spoiler Alert – Yes! But there are some caveats.. As a new mom, sleep deprivation becomes your worst enemy in the first few months of your baby’s life. You get to the point where you aren’t actually sure which way is up, and you become desperate for a solution …

There are many decisions that you will need to make as a parent, and one is whether you should purchase a co-sleeper or a Pack N Play for your baby. You will find many arguments for both (I know I went back and forth for awhile!), so to help you out a bit, we have …

I remember when I first found I was pregnant. It was an incredibly overwhelming time! I had no experience with babies and I didn’t even know what type of bed to get for my baby Bassinets, cradles, cribs! Which had me wondering, what even is the difference between a bassinet and a cradle?! Bassinets are …

The name Elizabeth is a classic. In fact, it’s been a top baby name for over 150 years! The name has been used for centuries, especially among monarchs from Queen Elizabeth I of England in the 1500’s to current day Queen Elizabeth II. The name Elizabeth oozes elegance and beauty. It is one of those …

Even if it is expected of babies to spit up regularly, it can be concerning for new parents, especially if it happens on a regular basis. It leaves us wondering ‘Why Does My Baby Spit Up When Laid Down?!’ A baby will bring up milk or formula simply because the valve which is supposed to …

A month or so before my daughters first birthday I started scouring the web trying to plan an amazing birthday party for her. I know a lot of people are divided on first birthday parties as your baby has no understanding of what is going on or why everyone’s congratulating them. But I now solemnly …

Bath time has to be one of my babies absolute favorite things. However, when it comes to an end, my baby always starts screaming and crying. I didn’t understand why babies cry after a bath but it’s actually very common. Babies cry after a bath because they simply love it and don’t want to get …

There’s nothing more frustrating and disheartening as a new mom than finding your baby soaking wet in pee in the mornings. Especially when this becomes a regular occurrence. I found myself wondering why do diapers leak at night and how can I prevent it? Typically, leaks occur at night because the diaper isn’t placed correctly, …

Searching everywhere for the perfect hippie names for your baby?! I absolutely love reading through lists of baby names and imagining what I’d name my next baby. And I especially love earthy names that give me a bohemian, free-spirit vibe. I have found some amazing boho names that I’m sure you will love! All these …