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Baby at the Pool

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It is the first day of summer officially, and here in my home state, it is definitely warm! My kids have been begging me to take them swimming. So, when a friend invited us to their neighborhood pool, I decided to drive the 20 minutes out to her house for a swim. I was a little worried about how it would go with trying to remember everything I needed for myself and three kids at the pool. Trying to remember everything you need for a baby is hard enough! When we got there, I got my kids all lathered up … Continue reading →

Taking Your Baby Sledding

This year was the first year we took my son sledding. I cannot tell you how fun it was! I loved my son’s reaction and I forgot how fun it was to go sledding myself, as well. I can’t remember the last time I went sledding by myself, but I know it is even more fun when you get to take your own kids. If your toddler is climbing up onto furniture, she’s probably old enough to handle sledding. If not, she might be a little too scared. It really depends on your child’s personality. My son is a little … Continue reading →

Keeping Your Baby Warm

With the weather getting colder and colder, it is time to bundle up those babies. There are so many adorable options these days. Babies in snow suits are always adorable, but there are other ways to keep your little one toasty. The traditional snow suit. The old fashioned way to keep your baby warm is to bundle her up in a plush snow suit, which usually has a hood attached. The pros: you’re pretty much guaranteed that there will be no drafts chilling your cute little bug. Cons: your baby will not be able to move much. Unless he or … Continue reading →

I Don’t Have Teeth Yet, But They Still Hurt.

After watching the way my daughter has been acting in the last month, I realize how miserable teething must be for babies. She’s always been a mellow, easy-going baby. In fact, the only times she has ever really cried are when she is hungry or when she is tired. Even then, her cries were pretty quiet, and short-lived. In addition to being easy-going, she slept through the night early on. I felt pretty lucky. I still feel lucky, because I love her dearly, but for the last month, she has been a much different baby. More often than not, she … Continue reading →

Why Walk With Your Baby?

Today was a walking day. We walked and we walked, my four-year-old and I. We’re walking sorts of people. Yes, sometimes we complain, and often we get wet, but we walk everywhere. Here’s why: When you have a baby, walking helps keep you fit. It’s a gentle way to get leg and pelvic muscles into shape again. You can walk quickly or you can walk slowly, you can walk for a long time or a short time. It is the perfect exercise, and you don’t need a gym membership to do it. Walking keeps you sane. When you’re sleep deprived … Continue reading →

What to Do With A Baby On A Wet, Cold Day

It’s definitely looking like November out there to me. Those of us who live in northern climates are descending into the depths of damp, cold winter. Here it’s more damp than cold, but it looks like night out there and it’s only quarter to two. We went out for a walk this morning, but we’re playing indoors this afternoon. If it’s your first year with a new baby, what can you do to keep life interesting when you’re stuck indoors? Do crafts. Yes, I know that your baby is really small. However, she’s still learning from whatever is around her. … Continue reading →

Wearing Your Baby in the Rain

Those who have been following my ramblings about slings will know that I adore soft structured baby carriers. However, I also live in a city where it rains. Sometimes it seems to rain all of the time! When my daughter was small, I carried her around in the Ergo soft structured baby carrier. When she was four months old, she sat on my front. As she got older, she moved to the back until she was just over two. Then we switched to the Patapum Toddler because she was almost 35 pounds and too tall for the Ergo. Suffice it … Continue reading →

Taking Your Baby Out in the Snow

We are in the middle of a slow moving snowstorm, and at least a foot of snow is predicted when it is over. This afternoon, the snow stop falling briefly, and it was the perfect opportunity to take the kids out to play. If you are wondering about taking your baby out in the snow, I have a couple of guidelines to share to make sure that everyone has a great time. First of all, I don’t advise taking a baby out in the snow if he or she is very young. You might want to wait until the baby … Continue reading →

Dance Baby! My Daughter & Dance, Dance Revolution

We gave our daughter a Dance, Dance Revolution for Christmas and we picked up two dance pads so that she and my nephew could play together or we could join her. My nephew has played the game before and he had a blast the first time we set it up for him to play with her. Unfortunately, my daughter doesn’t recognize that he has done it before and was pretty intimidated by his ease with the process and that she couldn’t just get it right off the bat. Together, We Stand So yesterday, amongst all the cold and the wet … Continue reading →

Christmas Shopping with Baby

Are you heading out this weekend or next to get some Christmas shopping done? Most of us have gone shopping with the baby in toe and we know it comes with its own special set of needs and responsibilities. So let us dive in on the discussion to make Christmas shopping with your baby successful for both of you and to reduce the amount of stress either one of you might undergo. When it comes to Christmas shopping here are some tips to making it go easier on both of you: Choose your own time Take your own pen Don’t … Continue reading →