Things New Moms Need for Themselves After Birth (That Probably Aren’t on Her Registry) Today, we’re on the hunt for useful gifts for new moms that aren’t for the baby. Things new moms need for themselves, although they might not put them on their gift registry. Let’s be real: she deserves it. Because becoming a…
Safe Hydration Drink Options For When You’re Pregnant If you’re pregnant and parched, I know exactly how you feel – especially if you’re having a harder time than usual getting fluids down. But we know that staying hydrated is crucial during pregnancy, and because there are so many beverage options available to us today, it…
How to Safely Enjoy Drinking Hot Chocolate During Pregnancy Winter is just wrapping up here in Northern Minnesota, but a nice cup of hot chocolate is never out of season. (Just ask my four-year-old!) So, you’re craving something warm and sweet, but not sure if you can drink hot chocolate while pregnant. Don’t worry, you’re…
Simple Learning Activities to Do With Two-Year-Olds Toddlerhood is, by far, my favorite stage in the parenting journey (so far, at least!). This is an incredible time in our kiddos’ lives when they’re learning and growing like crazy. It’s seriously SO MUCH FUN watching the wheels turn in their little minds. Even at a young…
How to Stay Hydrated During Pregnancy (When Water Makes You Sick) Are you craving something in addition to water – Gatorade, perhaps – and wondering if you can even drink Gatorade during pregnancy? Trust me, I know just how difficult it can be to drink enough water during pregnancy! For some reason, plain water tastes…
Why Is Your Baby Pulling Off While Nursing? Baby latching and unlatching repeatedly? Or unlatching and crying? Hang in there, there’s likely a reasonable explanation for this common (yet, perhaps, frustrating!) behavior. Luckily, these things are typically short-lived and resolve quickly. However, this doesn’t mean you should disregard it entirely! While your baby could simply…
Does Your Breastfed Baby Sleep Through the Night? Milk Supply FAQs Answered “Should I pump if my baby sleeps all night without waking to breastfeed?” Trust me, you’re not alone in wondering if you’ll lose your milk supply if your baby misses a nighttime feed or two. It’s a valid question, and I’m here to…
Fun Activities to Encourage Toddlers to Brush Their Teeth Is there a way to make tooth brushing fun for toddlers? (Or anyone, really?!) There’s no denying that getting a toddler to brush their teeth can be a difficult task. It often feels more like a chore than a basic aspect of their hygiene routine. Tooth…
Why Does Your Baby Grunt And Squirm While Breastfeeding? Babies do a number of cute, strange, and downright frustrating things while nursing, which I presume is why you’re here – wondering why your baby squirms while breastfeeding and how, exactly, to deal with that. Don’t worry, you are NOT alone! And that’s why I’m here…
10 Tips for Increasing Breast Milk Supply + Other FAQs Answered Are you worried about a sudden drop in milk supply? Wondering what might have caused it and how you can get it back? Fear not! If you’re exclusively nursing, it’s possible that your supply is fine. And even if your supply truly has dipped,…