Parents aren’t perfect, and God knows me make our fair share of mistakes (whether we admit to them out loud or even to ourselves.) The majority of our mistakes are made when we bring home our first child and before we have another. Here’s a list of what I find to be the top 9 mistakes made by new parents:   Obsessive Panicking A parents first instinct is to panic at the first sign of vomit, blood or funky poo. {Read More}

Baby carriers, devices that allow you to wear your baby on your body, are increasingly popular and widely accessible. From pretty pouch slings to mei tais, and from soft-structured carriers to framed backpacks – there is a lot of choice. But what are the best baby carriers that are suitable for both moms and dads? Baby carriers that will be used by both parents need to be fully adjustable, as you are bound to have different heights and body shapes. Most {Read More}

Here’s a question for you: would you pay $6 per pound for carrots? How about peas? Apples? Bananas? If you are buying commercially prepared baby food, that is exactly what you are doing. Prices vary among brands and regions but on average, you can expect to spend 32 cents per ounce for baby food. This means that over the course of six months, your baby will eat over $500 worth of food. Talk about eating you out of house and {Read More}