new mom Archives » The Stay-at-Home-Mom Survival Guide

Comfort First: Using Massage to Make Pumping Easier

Jaimi Erickson — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:44:33 +0000

Pumping breast milk can feel like a chore — especially when the experience is uncomfortable, inefficient, or awkward. But what if pumping felt comfortable first? What if sessions could support milk flow and ease tension at the same time? That’s where massage-focused technology changes the game. A comfortable wearable breast pump blends gentle vibration, warmth, […]

Click to read the post Comfort First: Using Massage to Make Pumping Easier on The Stay-at-Home-Mom Survival Guide.

The Mental Load of Pregnancy Starts Earlier Than the Test Says

Jaimi Erickson — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:06:32 +0000

Pregnancy does not begin with a bump or a drawer full of maternity clothes. It begins in your head, usually while you are brushing your teeth or standing at the sink doing dishes, when the idea lands and refuses to leave. Before anyone else knows, before your body catches up, your brain is already rearranging […]

Click to read the post The Mental Load of Pregnancy Starts Earlier Than the Test Says on The Stay-at-Home-Mom Survival Guide.

Postpartum Self Care Checklist for Stay at Home Moms

Jaimi Erickson — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 22:45:55 +0000

Photo by Polesie Toys on Pexels The post-natal phase in a woman’s life is the time when she needs to heal her body and mind. This is the case much more in the stay-at-home mom who now has to do most of the care needed by a newborn infant. Though baby care is 24/7, the […]

Click to read the post Postpartum Self Care Checklist for Stay at Home Moms on The Stay-at-Home-Mom Survival Guide.

Why Your Baby’s First Months Are More About You Than You Think

Jaimi Erickson — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:30:15 +0000

There’s this quiet, seismic shift that happens the day your baby arrives. Everyone warns you about the sleepless nights and the feeding schedules, but no one really talks about the new version of yourself that gets born right alongside your baby. The early months can feel like an emotional mix of awe, fear, and sheer […]

Click to read the post Why Your Baby’s First Months Are More About You Than You Think on The Stay-at-Home-Mom Survival Guide.

Seven Helpful Gifts for a New Parent

Jaimi Erickson — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:14:12 +0000

Bringing a new baby home is equal parts magical and overwhelming. Between the diaper changes, feedings, and figuring out how to operate on three hours of sleep, new parents could use all the support that they can get, and that includes thoughtful gifts. You want to make those parents’ lives a lot easier than they’re […]

Click to read the post Seven Helpful Gifts for a New Parent on The Stay-at-Home-Mom Survival Guide.

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 […]

Click to read the post Calming Fussy Babies: The Magic of Gentle Motion in a Bouncer on The Stay-at-Home-Mom Survival Guide.

When Will I Be an Expert Mom?

Jaimi Erickson — Sun, 30 May 2021 20:00:00 +0000

After sharing that there were indeed two babies in my pregnant belly, I was offered advice about how to manage twins plus the two I already had at home. I was asked fairly frequently, “Do you think you can handle four kids?” Unwanted or unsolicited advice can be hard to deal with. […]

Click to read the post When Will I Be an Expert Mom? on The Stay-at-Home-Mom Survival Guide.

Is Co-Sleeping the Key to a Good Night’s Rest?

Jaimi Erickson — Sun, 20 Oct 2019 18:34:05 +0000

{Guest Post} Co-Sleeping. That word will either put a fond smile on your face or have you running for the hills. For me, personally, co-sleeping was one of the best things I did as a new mother. Because let’s face it: being a new mom is no joke. Between the sheer exhaustion, pain, lack of […]

Click to read the post Is Co-Sleeping the Key to a Good Night’s Rest? on The Stay-at-Home-Mom Survival Guide.

Fighting Depression as a Mom

Jaimi Erickson — Sun, 20 May 2018 19:34:49 +0000

{Post by Lisa} Our four-day hospital stay with our first born was spent holding our happy infant almost every minute. That filled our time with peace. We were so content to just rest together. My husband and I were glad to go home, of course, but on the way out of the hospital door we […]

Click to read the post Fighting Depression as a Mom on The Stay-at-Home-Mom Survival Guide.

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 […]

Click to read the post 8 Natural Baby Care Tips on The Stay-at-Home-Mom Survival Guide.