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

The Peepee Teepee

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…

Baby Gear – Diaper Stuff

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…

Baby Gear – Dishes

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…

Baby Gear – First Aid/Medicine

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…

Baby Gear – Clothes/Towels/Blankets

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…