If you’re a new mom, you’re most likely trying to cut out unnessary costs. Let’s face it – you just spent a ton of money on maternity clothing, nursery furniture, and every baby item under the sun. When it comes to dishing out the dollars, you’re probably a bit frugal when it comes to spending more »
Babies
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 »
Do Babies Like Playing Air Guitar? {video}
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Fighting Flat Head Syndrome
Poor Itty Bitty has a big problem: His head has started to flatten on the back. And as handsome as I think he is, the flat spot is kinda unattractive. See for yourself… Kinda gross right? (Cue the Debbie Downer sad trombone..waah, waah, waah waahhhh.) Plagiocephaly, otherwise known as Flat Head Syndrome, is extremely common, more »
Baby Essentials: The SwaddleMe
If there is one lesson that parents should take from the great John Locke (no, not that John Locke, this one) it’s that babies love to be swaddled. Swaddling helps your baby feel like they are back in womb – they’re tight, warm, confined, and restricted. True, it’s counterintuitive for an American to accept these more »
My Birth Story, Part 10: Our Plan VS Itty Bitty's Plan
Author’s note: This is the tenth (and last) post of a ten-part series recapping and examining the birth story of my Itty Bitty. Birth is a beautiful experience, but some can find the contents of the topic a bit squeemish. In light of this, please note that these posts are neither too graphic, nor are more »
The Best Baby Friendly Places in Rhode Island – Blackstone Boulevard – Providence
This post is part of the Tall Mom tiny baby’s Best Baby Friendly Places in Rhode Island Series. One of my favorite places in Rhode Island is Blackstone Boulevard in Providence. It is located on the East Side, with one end near the Lincoln School, and the other end at Lippitt Park. The Boulevard is more »
My Birth Story, Part 9: A Surprise Entrance
Author’s note: This is the ninth of a ten-part series recapping and examining the birth story of my Itty Bitty. Birth is a beautiful experience, but some can find the contents of the topic a bit squeemish. In light of this, please note that these posts are neither too graphic, nor are they full of more »
What Would Jack Bauer Do? Reflections On Being A New Dad – Part 3: Living With Your Newborn
*Disclaimer: The following article is not representative of Mary Larsen’s thoughts or values, and she is not liable for the views expressed in the following commentary. In other words, don’t blame her for what this moron says. I never wanted to be a dad. Nope. Not even a little bit. I enjoyed the simple things more »
My Birth Story, Part 8: Rebozo for Sifting Is Like The Big Lebowski Bowling Ball Scene
Author’s note: This is the eighth of a ten-part series recapping and examining the birth story of my Itty Bitty. Birth is a beautiful experience, but some can find the contents of the topic a bit squeemish. In light of this, please note that these posts are neither too graphic, nor are they full of unicorns and more »