Life With Kids Archives

The Mom’s Guide to Baby Sleep Regression (and what to do about them)

If you’re up googling “baby sleep regression”, it’s probably because you’re desperate. I get it. You have no idea why your baby suddenly stopped sleeping, or stopped napping, or just started sleeping different (and not good different) than he did before – and you’re tired and a little terrified of the future. (A future in which you envision NO sleep for yourself ever again, ever. Never. You’re starting to wonder if you’re doomed.)

Choosing the Best Flooring for Nursery and Play Areas

The safest and most practical floor options for newborns and young kids
First off, congrats to all the new moms out there – whether you’re a 1st time mom, a mom to be, or been around the block and are adding to your family

Gentle Sleep Training – Teaching Baby to Sleep Without Tears

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.

Natural Cough and Cold Remedies for Babies

Natural cough and cold remedies for babies – so baby can feel better fast! It’s never fun when your baby …

Best Purses for Moms with Toddlers

Best Purses for Moms with Toddlers (or just moms who need a cute + practical purse) I had an ultra …

5 Tips to Help You Control Baby Clutter

The first thing you have to do to control baby clutter in your home is to recognize that it’s just like any other clutter. You either (a) need it or (b) don’t need it.
You keep the first and pass the second on to a friend who does, a crisis pregnancy center that helps moms in need, or donate it to the thrift store.

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Baby Sleep is hard, but this changed EVERYTHING for me

I’ve written about it before, about how tired I am, and why co-sleep even tho we said we’d NEVER. I’ve shared a compilation of the flat out best baby sleep tips out there. There is just a whole lot that can be said about baby sleep.
And none of it actually makes those wide awake 3 am hours (and hours and hours) any easier.

8 Ways to spend time with your toddler when you have a newborn

When you have a newborn and a toddler, one of the biggest concerns you may have is, how will you spend time with your toddler when you’re busy caring for a newborn?! How can you make sure your toddler still feels special and not forgotten in this huge transition??

Gifts for a New Baby – what should you REALLY buy?

Shopping for gifts for a new baby can be so much FUN!
But also a little… stressful.
If you’re like me, you really want to get the perfect gift – something that will be appreciated, used and loved. You know, something that your money will be well spent on.

6 Ways to Prevent Sibling Jealousy Over a New Baby

I have seven kids.
That means six different times I’ve brought a baby home from the hospital and have had to go through the transition of the “baby” no longer being the “baby.” Not once have I ever had a problem with the newly displaced “baby” have a “new blessing” take over his spot. As in never.

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