For some reason, I really want one of my children to become an architect. It seems like such a cool job that combines both the "right brain," through the artistic aspects of the job, and the "left brain," through the mathematical and scientific aspects, to create something both functional and beautiful. And seeing as I have no artistic or STEM skills myself, I'll have to … [Read more...] about Best Building and Construction Sets for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Best Baby Swaddle Blankets and Wraps 2018
Guys, I want all the babies. They're so tiny and cute and snuggly! Something about their innocence and helplessness gives me all the feels. When you bring a new baby home in a tiny car seat, there's a great sense of responsibility to, you know, keep that little person alive. But for me it has always felt like a privilege. The Reality of No Sleep All of this goes out the … [Read more...] about Best Baby Swaddle Blankets and Wraps 2018
Ready, Aim, Fire… Potty Training Readiness Tips
The day you change your toddler’s last diaper is a wonderful, celebratory day. There should be a party, complete with a bounce house and ice cream and cake. (Hey, you can afford it now that you won’t be buying all those diapers!) But before you can send out your party invitations, you have to actually get your kid out of diapers. And this, as we all know, is not a piece of … [Read more...] about Ready, Aim, Fire… Potty Training Readiness Tips
Absorbent Potty Training Underwear and Toilet Training Pants
When it’s time to say goodbye to diapers, it’s time to say hello to something else. Eventually this something else will be regular underwear, but it’s not always the best solution right away, unless you enjoy cleaning urine off of your couch (and floor, and bed, and everything else). Enter potty training underwear. Why Potty Training Pants? The purpose of potty training pants … [Read more...] about Absorbent Potty Training Underwear and Toilet Training Pants
Top Potty Seat and Toddler Toilet Options 2018
Having a potty trained child is wonderful. Actually potty training a child, however, is much less so. Oh, the mess and the stress! I mean, let’s face it--bodily fluids are pretty much the last thing over which you want to have a battle of wills with your toddler. Which is worse: cleaning up messy diapers indefinitely or cleaning up a potty seat until your kiddo can do it on her … [Read more...] about Top Potty Seat and Toddler Toilet Options 2018