Product reviews, parenting articles, and advice for first-time moms from the experiences of real-life mommies.

Product Review: Joovy’s Caboose Stand-On Tandem Stroller

Pros:

• Smaller and less bulky than traditional double strollers.
• No need to carry double AND single stroller. Since my 4-year-old, Kaylee, goes to school on Tues/Thurs I was carrying around a lightweight single stroller AND the double stroller, OR having to switch them out depending on where we were going. This one is small enough to be a single stroller if needed. I took my 19-month-old, Brayden, to the mall the other day in it, and it didn’t look awkward not having a child in the back like it would have with the double stroller.

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January is Baby Safety Month at One Step Ahead

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

Milk Bands

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…

Baby Gear – Nursing Gear

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…

Baby Gear – Bottles, Breast Pumps, Pacifiers and More

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.
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