Motherhood
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Cloth Diaper Solutions for Toddlers
Our little baby has quickly grown into a toddler!! Where has the time gone!? He is now 18 months old and in full force all day long. He hates to stop for diaper changes and is a good, hard sleeper. He has also been a heavy wetter since day one, so this means we need some good bullet proof cloth diaper combinations to make it through the day and night without leaks. So today I’m sharing our favorite cloth diaper solutions for toddlers for day time, nap time and night time. As babies age into toddlers, you obviously need bigger diapers and more absorbency. Hopefully you find this helpful if…
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Printable Cloth Diaper Snap Guide
I created this printable Cloth Diaper Snap Guide for my husband so he would know which snaps to use when changing our little one’s cloth diaper. This would also be helpful for any caregiver or daycare worker that is not as familiar with changing cloth diapers on a daily basis. This site contains affiliate links to products. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. However, this does not impact our reviews and comparisons. When I was first registering for cloth diapers with our first baby, I primarily focused on pocket diapers. They seemed like a great “in the middle” and affordable option. I liked how much they…
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“My Toddler Doesn’t Want to Sit and Play with Toys”
As parents, we are constantly questioning ourselves and wanting to do what is best for our children. I’ve heard so many parents asking questions like “Why does my toddler seem to quickly lose interest in toys?” Or statements like “My toddler doesn’t want to sit and play with toys.” “What toys should I buy my toddler because they don’t seem to like any of the ones they have?” I’m here to tell you that this is completely normal and you are not alone!! So take a deep breath and keep reading for the top three reasons why your toddler may seem disinterested in their current toys and some tips for…
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Healthy Toddler Approved Vegetable Muffins
Do you ever feel like you’re stuck in a rut trying to come up with healthy toddler approved foods and snacks?? I sure do! And sometimes just when you find something that your toddler loves, he/she decides not to love it so much anymore. My toddler (like most) loves fruits and most veggies, but its hit or miss. One day he loves carrots, the next day…no way! Overall he’s a very good eater, so I’m certainly not complaining, but it does get challenging sometimes when I want to be sure he’s eating all food groups and a rainbow of colors. These 2 muffin recipes have been a consistent hit with…
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DIY Fuzzy Bug Shrub
I’m always looking for new play ideas for my toddler (now 14 months old) and this DIY Fuzzy Bug Shrub was a total hit! The Lovevery Subscription box is always so tempting but I already have several of the toys and items in some form or variation. (My pediatric occupational therapy stash is pretty extensive). I don’t want to duplicate these toys but I really want some of them to fill in the gaps. One toy I have been eyeing for some time (way before it was even age appropriate for my son), is the Fuzzy Bug Shrub. It is included in the Pioneer Box geared towards toddlers in the…
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Transitioning From 2 Naps to 1 Nap
Its tough to know when to implement big changes in our routines, such as transitioning from 2 naps to 1 nap. Most recommendations seem to suggest making this transition around 15-18 months of age. My experience is a little different from this, so I wanted to share in case there are other moms out there find themselves in a similar situation. My son was ready to make the transition from 2 naps to 1 nap when he was around 12 months old. Thankfully, he has always been a wonderful sleeper. (A blessing I don’t take for granted one single day.) He slept in his own crib the first night home…
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Top 5 Must Have Baby Items
As I’m preparing for baby number 2 (due in April 2021), I began thinking back to baby number 1 in regards to what items made life easier with a newborn. What were my top 5 must have baby items? Beyond essentials like diapers, clothing, a place for baby to sleep, carseat…what are some baby must haves to add to your registry. It can be overwhelming trying to decide what you actually do or don’t need. Marketers are very clever at making us think we won’t survive without certain baby items. I spent a LOT of time researching and reading and looking at other registries for ideas. I didn’t want to…
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Baby Body Butter
Sometimes I feel as if I put way too much thought into all things. I research and read and google and pinterest. And then I just get overwhelmed with all of the information and ideas that I have found. This site contains affiliate links to products. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. However, this does not impact our reviews and comparisons. “Dry Skin” I did this when trying to find a natural, non-toxic lotion for my newborn baby. He has really dry skin, but the pediatrician has not deemed it eczema. At every check up in those first few months, the doctor would say, “I…
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Dairy Free Yogurt Melts for Baby
Do you know how many easy baby and toddler foods are centered around dairy!? A LOT! When you start looking at snack ideas, there is so much dairy! It can be hard to find dairy free snacks for babies and toddlers! We like to give our son whole foods, like cooked fruits and veggies, and home cooked meals as much as possible. But real life…sometimes you just need something quick and easy when they start getting fussy. These were definitely a hit with my little one! And they were SO easy. I will certainly keep my freezer stocked with these simple dairy free yogurt melts! These make the perfect snack…
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10 Month Old Meal Ideas
“What my 10 Month Old Eats in a Day” I always enjoy getting meal ideas from other moms. So I thought I’d share a few meal ideas myself in hopes of helping or inspiring other moms. It can be hard coming up with new ideas and a variety of foods. I try hard to expose our son to as many different flavors and textures as possible. He has been such a good eater from day one. I really want these good eating habits to continue. This site contains affiliate links to products. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. However, this does not impact our reviews and…
