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 »
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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 »
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 »
What Would Jack Bauer Do?: Reflections On Being A New Dad, Part 2 – Birthing Tips
God bless her heart, Mary chose to have a natural birth. So, if you’re wife wants to go the drugs route, then some of this post will apply to you. For all of you poor bastards whose wives plan on traveling the Thin Red Line of natural birth, I’m about to learn you somethin’ fierce. more »
Baby Hats Never Actually Fit On My Baby's Head
Goldilocks was looking for something that was “just right”, and now, so are we. What is up with baby hats? You’d think they would fit, I don’t know…a BABY?!? But no, that would just make too much sense. My hubby and I have begun the most epic of epic searches. The search to find a more »
How Newborns Go Through So Many Diapers {video}
Seeing as how I need about 1.2 million, where is the cheapest place to purchase diapers? Posted with Blogsy
What To Pack In Your Maternity Hospital Bag
As of 35 weeks of being pregnant, my doctor had asked hubby and I to make sure our hospital bag was packed. Thank goodness we too her advice, because our tiny baby decided to show up a couple of weeks early! There are tons of long lists out there, but I thought I’d give it more »
Infant Boston Baseball Cap Fail {vlog}
We wanted Itty Bitty to have a knitted Red Sox baseball cap, so we ordered one online. The result was nothing but comical. Have you ever ordered clothing online (for you or someone else) and been completely disappointed by the sizing?
How To Use A Nursing Bra – On Your Husband {video}
Time for an April Fools Post!!! I came home and surprised my hubby with a pink bag of fun! Watch his reaction below: How To Use A Nursing Bra (when it’s not on your husband): Put on the nursing bra as you would with a regular bra. Make sure it fits comfortably! Unclip the cup more »
How To Use Babylist – An Online Baby Registry {video}
Is a loved one of yours expecting? Have they thought about setting up a registry yet? Maybe you could recommend that they set one up through Babylist! Babylist allows parents to register for items – without having to worry about registering at an exact location. They can choose a swing, for example. Rather than you more »