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Making the Most of Your Summer Adventures with a Baby

Jaimi Erickson — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 16:08:15 +0000

Summer is a perfect time for families to enjoy the great outdoors and create lasting memories. However, planning adventures with a baby requires extra thought to ensure they are both fun and baby-friendly. Whether you’re heading to the beach, park, hiking trails, or just your own backyard, there are plenty of activities that can keep […]

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Calming Fussy Babies: The Magic of Gentle Motion in a Bouncer

Jaimi Erickson — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 17:26:34 +0000

Every parent knows the challenge of calming a fussy baby. It can feel like nothing works to soothe their cries. But what if there was a simple, gentle way to bring peace to both baby and parent? Enter the bouncer. This magical tool uses gentle motion to mimic the movements babies love. It helps babies […]

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How Necessary is a Baby Monitor?

Jaimi Erickson — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 18:22:03 +0000

When you are expecting a baby, it is easy to look through lists of recommended items to buy and be uncertain about what will actually be needed. Do you really need a changing table? Or will you change them on the sofa instead? Is a Moses basket needed in addition to a bedside crib? If […]

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8 Natural Baby Care Tips

Jaimi Erickson — Sun, 07 Jan 2018 20:30:05 +0000

It was the third time we visited the doctor for my son’s skin rash. Living in a humid climate could have been the cause, and we tried the prescribed treatments. Nothing was working. Worse yet were the side effects listed on the tube of cream the doctor recommended. No one ever suggested natural baby care […]

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The Mother-Child Bond and the Sense of Smell

Jaimi Erickson — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 00:00:56 +0000

Welcome to Homemaking Tips Tuesdays where contributing writers share helpful homemaking tips so you can feel more successful caring for your home and family. {This week, post by: Jessica} I used to love resting my head on my mom’s lap while she played with my hair. I loved taking in her voice, her touch, and […]

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Moms Share Together: Baby Carrier Recommendations

Jaimi Erickson — Sun, 12 Apr 2015 21:21:00 +0000

You learn a lot as you grown as a mom. I remember the list of gear that my husband and I registered for was pretty light. I had very honest friends who offered their advice on what we needed as well as what we did not. When the twins were born, we […]

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