The definition of CIO differs a bit, depending on who you ask. But most Moms agree that leaving your baby alone to cry himself to sleep (and never checking on him) qualifies as “crying it out.” And for many Moms, this is terrifying. Admittedly, a lot of parents get quick results with this method. But let me reassure you, you don’t have to do CIO to teach your baby to sleep well.
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Natural cough and cold remedies for babies – so baby can feel better fast! It’s never fun when your baby gets a cold, and it’s even worse to feel helpless when they’re crying for Mommy to help them feel better. It just SUCKS that you can’t even EXPLAIN to them why they feel so crappy! Here are some natural cough and cold remedies for babies and toddlers you can use at home to offer some comfort to your babe when they have a cold. (And that’ll make you feel better too!) As always, consult with your doctor when your child...
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Best Purses for Moms with Toddlers (or just moms who need a cute + practical purse) I had an ultra sound the other day, so my grandma kept my kiddo – and I found myself ALONE in the city with a couple hours to kill and about 421 things I SHOULD probably do. But there was only one thing that I was BOUND AND DETERMINED to do – and that was hunt down the best purses for moms. Don’t laugh – without my son tagging along, I had grabbed my phone, wallet, keys, and my shopping list out of...
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Pumping is so easy and it’s my favorite thing to do! (Said no momma, ever.)
Or if she did say that, I hate to tell you, but she was lying. She’s far more likely to be saying “I don’t get much milk when I pump…”
There’s no question that having kids CAN cost a bundle – many estimates are coming in around $250,000 to raise a kid from birth to ages 18 (source). But you’re wrong if you think that you need to go broke raising a family. In fact, with some tweaks to your budget and the way you spend on your children, you might even be able to take a family vacation each year!
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