How to prepare your home and your life for a new baby
I’m a Type A person. (According to Wikipedia, that means I’m “rigidly organized… impatient, anxious, proactive, and concerned with time management.”) I feel one of the best ways I can help my readers is to lay out exactly how I…
Minimalist nursery: 5 must-haves for your baby’s room
I thought I’d do something a little different today. I’ve had in the back of my mind to do a nursery mood board/color scheme for the blog. But to be honest, I really don’t know where to start—because it’s actually…
How to introduce your new baby to your dog
You may or may not know that in addition to our 2-year old daughter, we also have a 5-year old dog. (If you care, he is a whippet named Blue.) While we consider our dog as a son, 2 years…
What type of baby car seat do you need?
Last week I brought you my buyer’s guide to strollers. Since car seats go hand-in-hand with strollers (in many cases, literally!), I thought I would write a complementary post all about what type of car seat you need for your…
What type of stroller do you need?
For first-time parents, being confronted with the purchase of a stroller can be confusing. There are so many different kinds! You’re left thinking: What type of stroller do I need? (For non-US readers, a stroller is a pushchair or baby…
“Why is my baby crying?”
It’s tough to be a new parent. Everyone knows that babies cry. But when you bring home your newborn for the first time, you might be surprised at how much your baby is crying… but why? When my daughter C…
All the clothes you need for your first baby
When I was expecting my first baby, I had no clue what kind of clothes I needed! I got given a ton of secondhand items, but they all seemed a bit abstract since my baby wasn’t here yet. I felt…
New mamahood expectations vs. reality!
For many of us, pregnancy was a time we’d all like to go back to, because before mamahood, there are expectations—and then there’s reality. As a French friend of mine and fellow mama told me once, “When your baby comes…
Why co-sleeping is catching on in France and in the US
Co-sleeping is a hot topic for parents today, but it is extremely controversial. If you’re as confused as I was about the world of co-sleeping, I want to demystify a few things for you in this article and show you…
The best advice for new mamas
What is the best advice you would give for new mamas? Today I wanted to share more of a personal post for you: the best advice I ever received when I became a new mama. If you’re expecting, congratulations! You’re…
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