A man invented this, right? My initial reaction to these pictures was Oh my word, is this laziness or what?. You see, I breastfeed my baby. Theres no way I can get away from holding my baby while feeding, so you cant blame me for thinking that (maybe with a bit of jealousy). I personally wouldnt want to put my child down and let him eat alone anyway. Theres something so sweet and comforting about holding and feeding a baby. They like to look at mommy or daddy while feeding its bonding! That said, Ive never had twins or triplets, or anymore babies at one time. So I imagine that these inventions are a total lifesaver for moms of multiples! I cant even imagine what they must go through taking care of more than one wailing, hungry infant! That said, here are some baby bottle holders invented by parents who…
Today I want to introduce you to the IntelliCeuticals product line! I was able to try two of their products recently and want to share my results with you. But first, heres what youll find there natural products for mom and baby! The Before Baby category includes creams for preparing your body for an episiotomy (should you need one) and for breastfeeding, a belly oil containing the best essential oils to be used while your belly is stretching to an impossible size, and two Flower Essence mixtures designed to give you peace of mind and to relax you. One of these flower essences is especially for moms trying to conceive! In the After Baby group, youll find drops for increasing your milk supply while breastfeeding and helping a new mommy feel balanced again, baby massage oil, and a cradle cap cream. Whats So Special About These Products? They contain 100%…
Yep, shes sitting on the potty backwards. But hey, shes sitting on it! 😉
Have you ever seen such a cute pillow? Artistic Sensations, online bedding and decor store, carries quite a few different adorable pillowcase pets like this! Here are some of their others: Im particularly fond of that dino, how about you? I dont know any child that wouldnt be thrilled to receive something like this that they can cuddle up with every night and take with them on sleepovers (boy would they be the belle of the ball with the coolest pillow ever!). Soft & Cuddly Cat-Shaped Pillowcase Pet Thanks to Artistic Sensations, I was able to test out the coolest pillow ever theory on my daughter, Emma. It was instant love, let me tell you. She named it Posy after a favorite literary cat character, carries it into the living room when she gets up in the morning, and says goodnight to it every night! This cat pillowcase pet is,…
I was reading through this vintage book from the 1800s, Domestic Cookery, Useful Receipts, and Hints to Young Housekeepers by Elisabeth Ellicot Lea that is out of print but free to read online thanks to Project Gutenberg, and had to laugh at this advice on dealing with a colicky baby: Tea made of catnip, and sweetened, given to an infant when it appears to be in pain, is often useful. Sweet marjoram tea also relieves pain, and has a soothing effect on the nerves. To put the feet in warm water, and put a warm piece of flannel to the stomach, is important; but if neither of these relieve the child, put it in warm water for about ten minutes, and cover it from the air carefully; wipe it dry, and keep it warm afterwards. A little weak ginger tea is also good for the colic; as also tea made…
A picture is worth a thousand words, right? Well, check out these gorgeous pieces of jewelry from Halle Joy, one of my newest online discoveries: Oh and check out this handbag that I am simply drooling over! Halle Joy carries handbags, totes, and jewelry and that are not only designed to give you something tasteful (and super cute!) to accessorize with, they are also created to be something meaningful to carry with you. There are seven collections at Halle Joy, each with a piece of jewelry or handbag that is made to remind us of something important. For instance, the Noah collection brings to mind Gods faithfulness and the Peace collection reminds us to look forward to the day peace will reign symbolized by a lamb resting safely with a lion. The Trust Necklace Thanks to Halle Joy, I was able to review one of their lovely crosses from their…
If you have young children, you know how much they love interactive books. Im talking about pop-up books, touch-n-feel books, and books with buttons you can push to make sounds theyre always well-received in our household! In fact, I confess to feeling a certain childlike wonder myself when it comes to pop-up books. Talk about a book coming to life in a whole new way! Silver Dolphin Books is one of those places you should be stalking if youre as delighted by these types of books as I am. Youll find pop-up books, sing-a-long books, sticker books, and activity books of all types for all ages even books that can be read and then taken apart and built into 3-D scenes! There are many favorite classic tales and well-known stories and songs like Peter Pan, Noahs Ark, and The Wheels on the Bus can be found all enhanced in some…
I have it. Big time. What exactly is new mommy brain, you may ask? Believe me, its not simply an excuse for absent-mindedness its real! Im forgetful, unable to focus on any given task for longer than 1.5 minutes, and am pretty much useless when it comes to doing anything requiring well, brain. 😉 Heres how UrbanDictionary.com defines Mommy Brain (it totally fits): Mommy Brain – The phenomenon known to mothers where their brains become useless piles of goo after being around their children for too long. Sooooooooooo true, right? Im especially fond of the phrase useless pile of goo since that pretty much sums up the way my brain feels when I try to focus on something other than my sweet bundle of joy. It seems like all I can think about is baby, baby, baby. My head is full of feedings, diaper changes, pediatrician appointments, cleaning up spit-up,…
Believe it or not this is the first time its snowed this winter! Well, snowed and stuck anyway. Emma LOVED it and did not want to come back inside. Oh the tantrums Not that my angelic child would ever throw a tantrum. 😉 I felt bad that we couldnt stay out longer but it was COLD too cold for the baby to be out in for long, and Emma woke up with a runny nose so I didnt think it was a good idea to be out in that weather too long. She enjoyed the snow while she was out in it, though. Isaac just kept his eyes slitted Im pretty sure he thought everything was waaay too bright.
My hubby surprised me with a dozen roses and a Costco-sized bag of mini candy bars for Valentines Day Even though we were up to our necks in new baby work and couldnt get out for a date on Valentines Day, I thought it was so sweet of him. 🙂 I wasnt expecting anything! Although Im not sure about the wisdom of getting me a Costco-sized bag of mini candy bars that are SOOOOO yummy I cant stay away from them. I mean, I am trying to get rid of baby weight here! Oh well. 😉 What did you do for V-Day?