Just when it seemed like summer would never arrive, we’re finally starting to see warmer weather and greener grass. Whether you plan to take your little one to the beach, park, on vacation, the local pool, or even for some fresh air in the backyard, babies and kids have different needs during the summer months. […]
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Packing light while traveling with baby. Is that a thing? Before Olivia was born and while I was pregnant, many people told us to “get our traveling in now because we won’t be able to later”. In her first 9 months, she’s been on something like 30 flight segments (Yes, we counted. Yes, Nick made
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When I first started pumping my little one was 3 months old. I was headed back to work full time so for me pumping would be a regular activity. I started out using a standard pump, which required me to spend the entire 30 minutes or so holding the bottle. It was my first baby and
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Few things are more ambitious than marathon training. Maybe for those who are bad decision makers when sleep-deprived, marathon training with an infant at home? Poor sucker, whomever is considering this. But I took one for the team, so here are my 8 tips for marathon training with an infant. 1) Baby Steps Take it slow.
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When I first got pregnant with Olivia, I was overwhelmed with all the different baby products out there. As I put together our baby registry, I would often make selections on popularity or features (not always understanding what all the features meant). One prime example of this is baby bottles. These days there are bottles
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Air travel can be stressful. Holiday travel can be even more anxiety inducing. Throw in an infant or tiny child? May the odds be ever in your favor. But with the right mindset and strategy, traveling to see family and friends over the holidays can be no biggie. We’ve got some tips to help you make
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If you’ve been following along with us lately, you know we have been struggling with what is commonly known as the dreaded “4 month sleep regression”. I don’t know if all babies go through this, but I know our little Olivia did not escape it. It typically lasts a couple weeks, but can last longer.
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Unlike America, shopping has stopped being great. And really, shopping was never truly great, just “sorta ok” when it’s just Brittany and I. But after having Olivia join us? It’s like we’re on a countdown. Maybe there’s a solution? Every once in a while, a product comes along that you didn’t know you couldn’t live without. DockATot,
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It seems like just yesterday I was enjoying a buttery slice of Chicago deep dish pizza (if you ever visit Chicago, any true Chicagoan will tell you Lou Malnati’s is the best. And if they try to say Giordano’s, you can tell them they aren’t a true Chicagoan). I’ve never really been big into meat, so
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Last week was my first week back to work after three amazing months with Olivia. Like most other moms out there, it was a difficult week, made even more difficult with minimal sleep (sleep regression is a real thing, apparently). Of course, what made it easier was thinking all day about getting home to hug
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