**Scroll to the bottom for the winner.** Babywearing Made My Life Easier + a Beco Carrier Giveaway! I wasn’t very knowledgeable about the benefits of babywearing when I was pregnant. My mama raved about the baby carrier she had in the early 1980s and a close friend of mine recommended her Moby Wrap when she had her son … Read more
All too often I go in to a doctor appointment or partake in a survey related to my child-rearing processes and get asked the question: “Is your baby breast-fed or bottle-fed?” My response is always the same, “Well, both… he doesn’t get formula if that’s what you’re asking.” Breastfeeding and bottle-feeding are not necessarily two … Read more
It is finally summer! For mamas of little ones, that means making lemonade, coloring with sidewalk chalk and, of course, swimming at the pool! Bummis has recently come out with a super adorable ‘Sun Line’ which includes sun caps, UV-protection tee-shirts and tankinis, and swim diapers. I was sent a sun hat, a tankini and a diaper … Read more
I contacted SoftBums about reviewing their AI2 named the Echo. They have been wonderful to work with, shipped quickly, and the diaper is adorable! An AI2 (all-in-two) has a snap-in soaker that can stay attached in the laundry. So easy! This particular set came with a “one-size super dry touch pod” soaker (called a pod by SoftBums) … Read more
Before my first daughter was born in 2011, I invested in a soft structured carrier with an infant insert and, when she was a few weeks old, I purchased a cotton-blend wrap. Although I like both of those carriers for different reasons, I ran into two problems with both of them. They both tend to … Read more
I adore the Lotus Bumz diaper I was recently sent to review. This one-size pocket diaper is pretty standard as far as cloth diapers go, and we’ve had nothing but good experiences with it. First off, it’s really cute. We received the “bicycles” print from the Lotus Bumz Exclusive Collection. It’s really colorful and works … Read more
Halloween is one of the best holidays – a perfect opportunity to dress up and play “fantasy.” If you’re looking for an easy, fun, and affordable Halloween costume for your family, this is one for you. Last year, we all dressed up as Charlie Brown Gang with just a few simple steps. This is what … Read more
It is summer time and I am so thankful! This winter was rough and spring in southern Ontario really stunk this year. So, with temperatures climbing and thoughts of pools, splash pads and beaches at the front of my mind, I knew it was time to look for a new swim diaper for Anna. I … Read more
Summertime is fast approaching! Soon, you’ll be able to take a refreshing dip in the pool, attend lakeside barbecues and feel the sand between your toes at the beach. What’s a mama to do with her infant when she wants to enjoy the water? Here’s a simple DIY idea to make your own ring sling … Read more