Ah, the trials of grocery shopping with an infant: Fill your shopping cart with baby’s car seat and you have no room for anything else. Hold your little one close in your arms and you can barely navigate the cart throughout the store. So what’s a new parent to do when faced with a to-do list and a small baby? Enter the Binxy Baby Shopping Cart Hammock ($49.95), also … [Read more...] about Review: Binxy Baby Shopping Cart Hammock
4 brilliant life hacks for a comfier winter pregnancy
Let’s face it: Pregnancy on a perfectly balmy day can be downright uncomfortable. Add to that ice-cold temperatures, biting winds, and a roaring furnace, and you have the makings of a pregnancy nightmare. Here’s how to ensure you have the happiest, safest, and most comfortable winter of your life—baby bump and all. Get traction Take the worry out of a trip outside by … [Read more...] about 4 brilliant life hacks for a comfier winter pregnancy
8 steps to take today for a healthy pregnancy
When it comes to pregnancy, everyone seems to have an opinion on what's best for mom and her baby. When taking in all of this advice - some of it hair-brained, some of it contradictory—it's easy to find yourself overwhelmed, confused and frustrated. That's why we're going back to basics, paring down the most sound and simplest advice for a healthy, stress-free and happy … [Read more...] about 8 steps to take today for a healthy pregnancy
I’m a new mom and I wish I could freeze time
Last month, my 10-month-old daughter started crawling. One moment she was next to me on the floor, and the next, she was clear across the room with her finger scratching at the electrical socket. Since then, she's been zipping around our home, unpacking my purse, toppling stacks of clean laundry and chasing after the cat, much to his chagrin. She's animated and funny, joyful, … [Read more...] about I’m a new mom and I wish I could freeze time
5 sweet ways to save your pregnancy memories
Of all the items to check off our first trimester to-do lists (find a medical provider, set up a budget, say no to alcohol), rarely do the experts advise us to slow down and savor it all. Sure, between morning sickness and swollen ankles, time seems to move at a snail's pace. But trust us, those nine months will be up in the blink of an eye. Take a moment now to stop and enjoy … [Read more...] about 5 sweet ways to save your pregnancy memories