Swaddles are a mama’s and babies best friend for those first few months. There are so many to choose from and each mama has their own preference of swaddle, but here are my favorites, and I've tried a lot!   The Lovey Shop. These are hand-dyed and gorgeous! The reason I like Little Lovey swaddles is they are huge and so so soft. You can use them as a nursing cover because of the size, but they also swaddle well and are very breathable which is perfect for a summer babe. https://www.theloveyshop.com   Lou Lou and Company. I LOVE these swaddles. Not...

What to take to the hospital I read a lot of posts about what to take to the hospital and what I would need. In all honesty, I didn't need much. I spent most of my time in my hospital gown and sitting in the bed holding my new sweet baby. Here are a few items that I did need and use: 1. Outfit for the baby to go home in 2. Outfit/change of clothes for you (robe/sweats) 3. Make up/ tooth brush/ hair brush (after 17 hours of labor and laying in bed for even longer, it did feel...

Zinc oxide is a fine mineral powder that makes up 40% of our bum balm. It’s a natural alternative to the usual chemicals used in many diaper creams. It is also a common ingredient in natural sunscreens. Zinc oxide makes a great diaper cream or sunscreen base because of it’s water insoluble properties. That means if you mix some zinc oxide with water, it will not dissolve into the water; it will remain water and powder. This property becomes extremely useful when being applied to the skin. Water will bead on top of the zinc, but will not break the...

These are the items that I have found work really great for us! Everyone's list is different for different reasons but these 10 items have honestly made this first year pretty breezy for us.  1. Nose Frida/Nasal Spray: I'll be honest, I wasn't quite sure how I felt about this contraption until my baby got her first cold at 3 months old. This was a total lifesaver and allowed my baby to breath clearer and easier while congested. The nasal spray is so easy to use and helps to clear and lubricate the nasal passageways. See Here > 2. Owlet:...

Baby Wren LOVES her Cool Gums Teething Gel! It cools her gums, distracts her and helps her cope with the pain caused by teething, helps her sleep, and even helps her eat.  I have learned, however, that sometimes I have to change the way I apply it in order to maximize its effectiveness.        I can often just put it on my finger and rub it directly on her gums. Other times I've gotten a little more creative and I put it directly on her binky to help her sleep, and even on her bottle to help her eat....