Without a doubt, they eat up the biggest chunk of our monthly baby budget. Since not using them wasn’t an option, I looked for ways to cut costs wherever possible. We signed up for auto-shipment; we bought in bulk; we returned extra gifts and used store credit; and we happily accepted unused leftovers from friends. […]
Why Aren’t More Public Bathrooms Made For Families?
What’s the deal with public restrooms and the massive parenting problem they pose? Moms are being asked to use the bathroom for breastfeeding so that those ridiculously uptight people don’t have to risk seeing their nipples used for their proper purpose. Any mom who has tried this method knows that it is as uncomfortable as […]
The Modern Parent’s Guide To Cloth Diapering
If you’re like most parents-to-be, you’ve probably said something like this at some point: “I really want to try cloth diapering, but it just seems like too much work.” Or: “It costs a lot of money up front.” Or: “I can’t stand the thought of scraping baby poop into the toilet.” It’s true that cloth […]
Every Baby Is A Royal Baby
With only seven days left in April, we’re all biting our nails in anticipation of whether the royal family will welcome a princess or another prince into their lovely family. But at the same time, there are plenty of moms in the U.S. who are expecting the birth of a childーーand a new initiative from […]
How To Change A Diaper?
Many new parents are nervous about changing their children’s diapers. Don’t worry, it will soon become second nature to you. In the meantime, read these expert tips on how to change diapers. Does your baby need a diaper change? Don’t rely on the smell to change your baby’s diapers; she can soil 10 diapers a […]
Diaper Duty Essentials What’s Normal
A Healthy Obsession You may not like changing diapers, but if you’re obsessed with what’s inside them, you’re not alone. Doctors say the reason urine, stool and gas are top concerns for new parents is because they are one of the few ways to tell with certainty whether your baby is healthy and getting enough […]
How Many Diapers You Need And What They’ll Cost?
Diaper Size Buying Guide Here’s a size guide for estimating how many diapers you’ll needーーbut remember to have some reservations, as every baby is different. Also note that as diaper sizes increase, you will usually get fewer diapers per box. For example, you can fit 164 diapers in a size 1 box, but only 136 […]
Things You Never Knew About Meconium
1. It’s poop! Meconium is a good name for a newborn’s first stool. 2. It has hair in it. The first stool your baby passes does not yet contain breast milk or formula. Instead, it is filled with substances that your baby ingested in the womb, such as shed skin cells, mucus, amniotic fluid, bile, […]
Mold The Hidden Allergy Problem
Frequently Asked Questions Mold is a fungus that comes in thousands of varieties and can grow indoors and outdoors. To thrive, mold needs two things: water and warmth —- And you certainly don’t need to endure a hurricane, which is raging through your home. “Mold spores are everywhere. They’re just waiting to be watered to […]
Would You Start Elimination Communication With Your Baby From Birth?
Everyone hates diapers. Still, for most parents, the idea of potty training a newborn is too much. Australian mom Cindy Leaver has never diapered her baby and has no intention of doing so, according to an article she published on the Kidspot website. This practice is called elimination communication, and it basically means that babies […]