As soon as babies begin to crawl, life takes an exciting and
terrifying turn. Suddenly, a sweet, manageable infant is transformed
into a curious, fearless explorer who is everywhere and into
everything. And that’s just the beginning! Wait until baby learns to
walk…run…and climb.
While there is no replacement for vigilant supervision, proactive
childproofing can go a long way towards preventing accidents. Drawing
on the experience of safety experts and experienced parents, One Step
Ahead can help parents meet their baby safety needs.
Click here to read this great article from One Step Ahead on babyproofing! How to Childproof Your Home
Just saw this ad (on my own site, no less) and decided to check it out. They’re called Milk Bands and they are a bracelet that helps a nursing mom keep track of which side she last nursed on, how long the nursing was, and what time it was.
What an awesome invention for all the sleep-deprived moms out there who can never remember from one feeding to the next which breast to start with, or even when the baby last ate! I’m getting one for my pregnant friend and maybe even one for myself! Check it out…
Nursing Wrap/Shawl/Sling: Until this baby came along, I nursed the old-fashioned way with a blanket. You’ve probably seen it before. The frustrated, struggling mom with a corner of a blanket in her mouth or under her chin as she tries to get a screaming baby latched on underneath all the while trying to be discreet and not show off all her stuff. Of course, she can’t see what she’s doing, and baby is kicking and flailing which causes it all to take 42 times longer than it ever should. By the time the baby is actually latched on, everyone is tense and mom is pouring sweat and cursing under her breath. Continue reading…
Q: I need recommendations on breast pumps and bottles. Could you please let me know what worked and what didn’t. There are SO MANY out there that I figured I’d ask those who have experience.
Continue reading…
My sister sent me a link to this product and it cracked me up so much that I just HAD to write a post about it. I swear if I were having another boy, I would have bought a pack right then and there… Continue reading…
Diaper Pail: I personally got the Diaper Champ because it uses regular kitchen trash bags instead of the Diaper Genie’s special bags that you’re constantly having to re-buy. It winds up being much cheaper in the long run, and from all the reviews that I’ve read, the smell isn’t that much different.
Wipe Warmer: While these are not totally necessary, we enjoyed ours especially when the kids were really little and hated just being undressed, much less a cold wipey on their bottoms. No need to go fancy, just get the cheapest kind.
Diaper Bag: There are SOOOO many diaper bags out there that range from super cheap to SUPER expensive. So, how do you know which one will work for you? Continue reading…
So how many cute little plastic dishes, forks, spoons and sippy cups do you really need? Of course, you won’t need these until baby is eating solids around 6 months, but the real question is how often you want to be washing those same cute dishes… Continue reading…
First Aid/Thermometer:
Do a kit that has it all in it. Then you don’t have to think about which thermometer to get, or which clippers are better than another. If you just get the kit that has it all, then you’ll have everything on hand. And as baby gets older and you determine, for instance, that these clippers don’t really work for you, you’ll have a better idea of what you really want to get. Plus, most of them come in a handy case to store everything in so you don’t have to search all over the house for what you’re looking for. Continue reading…
For all you first time moms out there, it can be really overwhelming to know exactly what you really need and what you can do without. So, over the next few days, I’ll be writing several posts on what you ACTUALLY need for baby when he/she comes home. I was amazed at how little I knew when I had my first, and thanked God for a good friend that walked me through it all. Now, I get to return the favor! Continue reading…
By Tiffany on Fri, Mar 9, 2007
3 Comments