When a child is born, it’s not only the birthday of a baby, it is also the birthday of a new you: you are all of a sudden someone’s mom or someone’s dad. It’s both one of the most rewarding and one of the most intimidating journeys you can possibly embark to in your lifetime. Pregnancy is a big rite of passage, from the second a little life is created to the moment a baby is born. As any transition period it is full of moments of doubt on whether you are doing alright, if you are doing enough or too much, if everything will be okay. At the same time, when you hold your baby for the very first time it’s a moment of eternal clarity. It all makes sense and it makes everything right. Time stops, but then what? Navigating the sheer endless and dense jungle of all thing baby is challenging. This section thus offers a broad range of support, from easy checklist of the essentials you really need (and sometimes more important: what you don’t need), recommendations on how to approach certain aspects of parenthood and genereally recommendations for life with your baby.
- Mom, what’s for dinner? – 10 kid-friendly healthy dinner ideasTen kid-friendly yet healthy dinner ideas to make the final meal of the day a happy occasion for everyone. The recipes featured are all low carb soul food.
- Product review: Metro Compact City Stroller by ErgobabyProduct review of the Metro Compact City Stroller by Ergobaby, a super light and very compact stroller for babies 12 months and older.
- Oh baby, baby: Reindeer christmas cards with baby feetCute christmas card that you can create with your newborn, your baby or your toddler to make this Christmas season special with Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer.
- How to lift a baby without wrecking your spineTips and tricks on how to lift a baby safely to prevent back pain and avoid damaging or injuring your spine, especially when it comes to lifting a newborn.
- Shoe-bi-du-bi-du: A helpful guide to shoe shopping for babiesWhen is the best time to go shoe shopping for babies and what should you keep in mind when it comes to the best foot wear for babies. This guide gives answers.
- Oh baby, baby/Mom’s health: The first year of motherhoodCrazy, interesting and funny insights and facts about things you learn and experiences you make in the first year with your baby and your motherhood journey.
- Oh baby, baby: Buckle up! Selecting the perfect car seat for your toddlerAdvertisements Just when you thought you finally had it all figured out with regard to your baby and how to cruise the seven seas of … Continue reading Oh baby, baby: Buckle up! Selecting the perfect car seat for your toddler
- Hospital bag for the birthWhat to pack into your hospital bag, when you prepare for the arrival of your newborn, from must-have’s to optionals, and what you do NOT need to bring.
- 9 things no one tells you about newbornsMind-blowing baby facts that no one tells you before having a newborn, but that everyone you will tell about after any of the things listed below will happen.
- Oh baby, baby: Fun gadgetsAdvertisements Oh, wouldn’t life be boring without the ability to purchase unnecessary things that make it fun and exciting? Here are my favorite items that … Continue reading Oh baby, baby: Fun gadgets
- Oh baby, baby: 10 steps for taking the perfect biometrical passport picture for your babyAdvertisements One of the beautiful things of being a parent is the ability to discover the world anew through the eyes of your little baby. … Continue reading Oh baby, baby: 10 steps for taking the perfect biometrical passport picture for your baby
- Mom’s health: Effective way to reclaim your body after birthHow to reclaim your body after birth, strengthen your body postpartum and your pelvic muscle from the comfort of your home with hula hoop.
- Oh baby, baby: What do you NOT need for your newbornMost checklists focus on all the stuff you supposedly need for your newborn. This list however focuses on things you do NOT need to welcome your new baby.
- Oh baby, baby: Making memoriesConserving all the important moments and milestones from the positive pregnancy test, to ultasound pictures and the many first moments in your baby’s life.
- Oh baby, baby: Useful support, a.k.a. life-savers for moms (to be)Advertisements While there are many tips on stuff to get for mom during and after the pregnancy, such as a nursing pillow or nursing bras … Continue reading Oh baby, baby: Useful support, a.k.a. life-savers for moms (to be)
- Oh baby, baby: Apps for nursing and diaper-changing locationsAdvertisements Sooner or later it will happen to you. You are casually strolling through the city and your mini-me starts crying because he’s hungry and/or … Continue reading Oh baby, baby: Apps for nursing and diaper-changing locations
- Oh baby, baby: Outfits – dress for successAdvertisements Buying baby clothes for your new arrival can be a quite challenging experience. Where do you start? When do you start? What do you … Continue reading Oh baby, baby: Outfits – dress for success
- Oh baby, baby: Baby care productsAdvertisements In the first two parts of the “Oh baby, baby” series, I talked about furniture and items for the nursery as well as our … Continue reading Oh baby, baby: Baby care products
- Oh baby, baby: Getting mobile – strollers and child car seatsHow to find the best stroller and what to keep in mind when getting your child car seat solution for your newborn baby and other helpful add-ons to get mobile.
- Oh baby, baby: Setting up a baby’s nurseryAdvertisements As we very recently had the priviledge of becoming mom and dad of the cutest little girl on earth, I thought i deviate a … Continue reading Oh baby, baby: Setting up a baby’s nursery