Practical advice for that first night away Kara Mcleod of Sunrise, FL, says leaving her daughter, Madeline, overnight with relatives for the first time was like ripping off a Band-Aid. She knew it would be painful, but she just needed to get it over with. "I thought it might be incredibly hard and I might never do it again, but I had to give it a try,” she says. Bonding … [Read more...] about Surviving your first overnight stay without baby
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Blooming Bath Baby Bath
[amazon asin=B007S1T4Q0&text=Blooming Bath Baby Bath] MSRP: $39.99 bloomingbath.com This tub is unlike any other tub. First, it is made of a very light, soft and cuddly material that will cradle your baby so comfortably you might wonder if they make these for adults. Second, due to its size and “blooming” effect, this tub is really only suitable for use in the sink rather … [Read more...] about Blooming Bath Baby Bath
Graco Pack ‘n Play Play yard with Reversible Napper & Changer
[amazon asin=B005UV0UEA&text=Graco Pack ‘n Play Play yard with Reversible Napper & Changer] MSRP: $99.99 40”L x 28.5”W x 33.3”H; 29.1 lbs www.gracobaby.com Graco coined the term Pack ‘n Play, which is now synonymous with play yards. Given this accomplishment, it’s clear that they are a leader in this market and remain one of the easiest models to both pack up and … [Read more...] about Graco Pack ‘n Play Play yard with Reversible Napper & Changer
Bright Starts InGenuity SleepEasy Playard
[amazon asin=B004I68KEA&text=Bright Starts InGenuityTM SleepEasyTM Playard] MSRP: $139.99 47.5”L x 33”W x 29”H; 32.4 lbs The Bright Starts InGenuity SleepEasy Playard provides a full-size bassinet, but takes a step out of the set-up/fold-up process by using a zip-in attachment that lets you keep the bassinet in place, even when the play yard is collapsed. This is great for … [Read more...] about Bright Starts InGenuity SleepEasy Playard
Real birth story: Unexpectedly pregnant
A couple without hope becomes unexpectedly pregnant After eight years of marriage, and countless failed attempts at pregnancy, my husband and I completely lost hope of having a baby. We were living our lives in despair. Then one day I went in for my regular checkup for diabetes. My endocrinologist examined my stomach and said I had a baby inside. Of course, I didn’t believe … [Read more...] about Real birth story: Unexpectedly pregnant