Category: Preparing for Baby
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Tips for Preparing Your Home for a New Baby
The weeks before your baby is expected to make his or her appearance into this world are going to be the busiest yet. It’s easy to get completely overwhelmed with making sure everything is perfect ahead of time. Before you stress, start making a list (or a few lists, whatever the case may be) of…
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7 Smart Ways to Save Money While Preparing to Welcome a New Baby
It’s super-easy to get caught up in the moment and spend thousands of dollars on baby stuff. After all, you want nothing but the best for your little angel. The problem is that baby product manufacturers know that first-time parents are all high on emotions. They know that new or would-be parents won’t hesitate to…
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The Do’s and Don’ts for Baby #2
Preparing yourself and your partner for your first baby is a seemingly insurmountable task, so once you tackle it, prepping for any future children sounds like a breeze. But with a little one at home, you’re guaranteed to be more distracted (and tired) as you get ready for baby number two. Here is a list…
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8 Ways to Help a First-Time Mom
First-time motherhood is an exciting, wonderful, exuberant…and very scary time. Help the new mom in your life settle into her role and provide care in any way she needs. Start with these sweet helpful tasks and let her know you’re there for her every step of the way. Brighten the Hospital Room Schedule a flower…
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5 Must Have Baby Accessories to Put On Your Baby Registery #Savvybaby
I found out that my sister is expecting her first baby later this year. I am excited for her and can’t wait to hold her baby. I get baby fever from time to time but I am done with that chapter in my life. So when I found out, I was super happy for her…
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Kicking the Habit: Maintaining a “No Cigarette” Policy After a Pregnancy
Quitting smoking is a difficult journey and a great gift to both you and your child. You will be protecting your own health from cancer and heart disease, and your baby from potential second hand smoke risks, like asthma, allergies, ear infections, and pneumonia. Maintaining a “no cigarette” policy is hard, but one of the…
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Changes to Make Now if You’re Expecting a Child
There’s no doubt that welcoming a child into your life represents a huge change to the lifestyle you’ve known up until now. But as a loving parent-to-be, you want to do whatever it takes to be sure that you are providing your child with a safe and comfortable home environment. Here are a few measures…
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Health Care for the Budding Family
When it comes to starting a family, one of the most important details to think about is healthcare. While many young people don’t see the need for healthcare, once a new child is introduced to their family they start to think twice about it. Infants need specialized care, and this increases a new family’s need…
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15 New Mom Must Haves to Get You Through Your Baby’s First Year #sponsored
It is hard to believe that this time 4 years ago, I was very pregnant with my third baby. Time has gone by so quickly. When I was pregnant with him, I sorta felt like a new mom all over again because it had been over 9 years since I had a baby in my…
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12 Tips to Finding the Perfect Nanny for Your Family
I remember when I was pregnant with my daughter I quit my job because we were due to move in a few months and I wasn’t ready to leave my baby girl with anyone. My daughter failed her newborn screening at the hospital and I had to take her to a bunch of appointments during…