Just what exactly do babies really need? And here's the mercenary question we all asked when we saw the price tags -- how much can we expect other people to buy for us?
You chose a safe car seat that fit your car, your budget, and your child. Did it come with an unwelcome guest? Dangerous chemical additives could be onboard!
In our vigilance to be armed and ready for parenthood, we tend to buy more gear than we need -- electric bottle warmers, baby gyms, kid corrals. How did our parents ever survive without them? Quite easily. Are most of them necessary? Of course not.
Your partner is freaking out about the pregnancy! Since during the first trimester he's not going to be able to see any real evidence that a baby actually exists, it's likely to be about intangible things. Here's a list of common concerns for first time dads during the first trimester.
We bought the Chicco Cortina KeyFit Travel system and we love it! Our baby isn't even here yet, but so far it's been such a great product and worth the few extra dollars we paid. If you are shopping around and unsure of which travel system to purchase, seriously consider this one.
A baby crib is most likely at the top of your list of things you will need for your new baby. With all of the different styles and features, it can be a daunting task to pick the safest and best crib for your new family member.
Just what exactly do babies really need? And here's the mercenary question we all asked when we saw the price tags -- how much can we expect other people to buy for us?
We bought the Chicco Cortina KeyFit Travel system and we love it! Our baby isn't even here yet, but so far it's been such a great product and worth the few extra dollars we paid. If you are shopping around and unsure of which travel system to purchase, seriously consider this one.
You've no doubt seen all the scary statistics on the costs of raising children -- numbers that may very well have you second-guessing your decision to toss your birth control pills in the trash! Starting a family doesn't have to lead to financial ruin. There are plenty of practical steps you can take to minimize the impact on your family's budget. Here are a few ideas.
Bumbo Baby Sitter - great investment. Does require supervision!
No assembly required. Easy to clean! It is excellent for young 3 mo. - 4 year olds! My children use it to watch TV. I use it to help feed baby. It helps if you have a high chair and baby wobbles around. Very simple product, but for me it has been a life saver! Great investment!
What's the one baby gadget you would want if you were stranded on a desert island? For a lot of moms, it would be a baby sling. A baby sling is a soft cloth carrier that is designed to be "worn" on the mother's body in order to keep the baby close.
Yesterday Tim and I went shopping for a pair of capris for me and ended up getting Baby Boy a bunch of stuff instead! It was so much fun though! Old Navy was having an awesome sale and we couldn't resist. Here's what we got him:
You chose a safe car seat that fit your car, your budget, and your child. Did it come with an unwelcome guest? Dangerous chemical additives could be onboard!
I made a small (one and a half minutes) video montage of our journey so far to our little miracle! You can watch it here. It was fun seeing my belly progression as I went through the pictures. It's amazing how far this little baby has come!