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Baby Essentials: Baby Carriers

I absolutely love wearing my baby – even still at 10 months and close to 26 pounds – I chose to wear him 90% of the time when we are out and about. I just find it so much easier than dealing with strollers or carriages, and he seems to enjoy it so much more more »

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Thumb Sucking, The Good, The Bad, and the Cute

Itty Bitty has a new best friend: His left thumb. He has been sucking his thumb for over two months now, and I’ve heard several reactions. Thumb sucking, oddly enough, has turned out to be quite the divisive subject among parents.  Some think it’s cute and useful for self soothing. Whereas others have told me more »

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I'm A Baby Wearing Mom, And Proud Of It

For those of you who have not had the pleasure of meeting my darling colicky Itty Bitty, I’ll fill you in on a little secret… My tiny baby has some serious pipes. Like: I’m-going-to-be-the-lead-singer-of-a-rock-band sized pipes. Even the many years of being a music teacher (i.e.: listening to squeaking clarinets, booming bass drums, and pre-pubescent more »

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My Baby Is Like A Tamagotchi

I have three very vivid memories of the summer of 1997: 1. Teen summer camp at the YMCA. We would take daily field trips to beaches, parks, and other fun places throughout our state. I remember an older boy who smelled like Cheetos kept trying to hit on me, and the other two people I more »

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