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Feeding Schedule With Solids and Formula: Bottle Guide

Balancing bottles and solid foods does not require a strict timetable. A feeding schedule with solids and formula should gradually add meals around your baby’s usual milk feeds. Breastmilk or infant formula remains your baby’s primary source of nutrition throughout the first year, while solid foods provide additional nutrients and help build eating skills. Most […]

4 Aug 2026

14 min read

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The Science Behind the Munchkin 59S Mini and Nursery Sterilizers

59S Nursery Sterilizer – $130 With increasing concerns about children’s exposure to bacteria, germs and viruses, parents want better ways to protect their babies from resulting sickness. Sanitizing your baby’s frequently used items is a great way to do this but can be time-consuming and difficult to do at home – and the process often […]

4 Jun 2020

3 min read

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The Ultimate Baby and Toddler Essentials Checklist | Everything You Need

From pregnancy to newborn to toddler, the journey of parenthood is an amazing one with so many precious moments. And each of these wonderful stages requires plenty of preparation – including shopping for essential items!  Whether you’re expecting or a new mom, you’ll find there are plenty of things you need for your baby – […]

20 May 2020

3 min read

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Pregnancy Guide | The Third Trimester

Congratulations! You’ve made it through the first and second trimesters of pregnancy, and now it’s the home stretch! Although you’re in the final three months of pregnancy, there’s still quite a lot going on. Read on to find out what pregnancy third trimester symptoms are common and what to-dos should be top of mind as you […]

30 Apr 2020

7 min read

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Pregnancy Guide | The Second Trimester

The second trimester of pregnancy, you’ll be happy to hear, is often the most comfortable trimester of the three for many women. You’ll begin looking and feeling more pregnant and will most likely experience an increase in your energy levels – along with the disappearance of certain early pregnancy symptoms. Yay! Let’s dig into what […]

16 Apr 2020

5 min read

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How to Introduce a New Sibling

Going from one child to two can be chaotic for even the most easygoing parents. As difficult as juggling multiple kids can be, the transition can be far more jarring for your older child without careful planning and preparation. Whether your big sibling-to-be is two or ten years old, the family dynamic he’s always known […]

10 Apr 2020

5 min read

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Pregnancy Guide | The First Trimester

The first weeks of pregnancy are a roller coaster ride of emotions, filled with joy and excitement along with stress and discomfort as you begin to experience some first symptoms of pregnancy. But not to fear, because we’ve got you covered on what types of symptoms are most common during the first trimester and what […]

31 Mar 2020

7 min read

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