The First Year

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Furnishing a Nursery – A Checklist for the Parents-to-Be

Furnishing a Nursery – A Checklist for the Mother-to-Be Furnishing a nursery for your baby can be as confusing as it is exciting.  As a parent(s)-to-be, you can easily get caught up in the decorating aspect of your baby’s nursery and forget some of the most important things your newborn baby will need. Decorating the […]

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Baby on a Budget – How to Prepare for a New Arrival on a Low Income

Baby on a Budget – How to Prepare for a New Arrival on a Low Income When that second blue line appears the planning begins – but what do parents really need for a new baby? And how can they avoid spending more than they can afford? As soon as a pregnancy is confirmed expectant […]

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Baby Essentials

Baby Essentials – The Quintessential Guide

Your baby will be here soon and it is time to get the baby essentials in order Babies are really just miniature people. They have their own specific needs, idiosyncrasies and quirks — just like you do. That is part of why certain baby products can be bought before your little one arrives and others […]

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Make Your Child’s Vision Health a Priority this School Year

(Family Features) Children’s vision is paramount to their performance in school and life. One in four children deals with a vision impairment that impacts his or her ability to learn, according to eye health and safety organization Prevent Blindness. Many of these cases are undiagnosed, and failing to identify and treat poor vision health early […]

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Lace Knitted Baby Shawls

A beautiful shawl should be a staple in every baby’s wardrobe.  Parents warmly wrap their babies in shawls when bring them home from the hospital or during their baptism or christening.  Baby Shawls are not only an elegant fashion accessory they often become family heirlooms. A company we highly recommend if you are looking for […]

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Dove Baby Care Collection

The Baby Dove care collection includes products which meet your baby’s delicate skin and hair care needs.  That’s why the Company created its Rich Moisture hypoallergenic range, which includes: Rich Moisture Baby Bar Rich Moisture Tip to Toe Wash Rich Moisture Lotion Rich Moisture Shampoo Rich Moisture Hand and Face Wipes Visit the Company for […]

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Its a Boy: The Duchess of Sussex Gives Birth to a Baby Boy

Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Sussex safely delivered a son at 5:26 a.m. The baby weighs 7 lbs 03 oz. The Duke of Sussex was by her side. Her mother, Doria Ragland was also present for the birth of her first grandchild. Mother and baby are both doing well. Congratulations to Their Royal Highnesses.

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Jillian Harris Son’s Nursery

Known for her great design style on Love It or List It Vancouver (Canada) and Love It or List It Too (USA) interior designer Jillian Harris designed a beautiful nursery for her son, Leo.  White walls with pleated mustard colored drapes set the tone for this serene baby boy’s room.  We love the room’s accessories, […]

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5 Ways New Parents Can Get More Sleep

5 Ways New Parents Can Get More Sleep (Family Features) Between feedings, changing diapers and household chores, sleep is often put on the back burner for new parents at the end of a busy day. In fact, a survey of 2,000 parents, conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Mattress Firm, found the average parent loses […]

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Tips for Keeping Baby Healthy

3 Tips for a Healthy Baby (Family Features) When you’re a new parent, once you’ve successfully navigated the first car ride home from the hospital and the euphoria of this new little life begins to fade, you’re left with one resounding question: now what? Over the years, you’ll have many responsibilities as a parent, but […]

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Baby Essentials

Baby Essentials – The Quintessential Guide

Your baby will be here soon and it is time to get the baby essentials in order Babies are really just miniature people. They have their own specific needs, idiosyncrasies and quirks — just like you do. That is part of why certain baby products can be bought before your little one arrives and others […]

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Family sleeping peacefully together.

5 Ways New Parents Can Get More Sleep

5 Ways New Parents Can Get More Sleep (Family Features) Between feedings, changing diapers and household chores, sleep is often put on the back burner for new parents at the end of a busy day. In fact, a survey of 2,000 parents, conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Mattress Firm, found the average parent loses […]

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How to Take Care of Baby’s Umbilical Cord

Newborn Umbilical Cord Care What is The Umbilical Cord and What Does it Do The umbilical cord is a conduit that connects the fetus to the placenta. It provides nutrients and oxygen from you to your baby during pregnancy.  After birth, the umbilical cord is clamped and cut. This leaves behind a short stump. Taking […]

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