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Although I didn’t necessarily have specific cravings while I was pregnant, my sweet tooth certainly didn’t diminish at all, either. Of course, when you’re trying to avoid packing on too many pounds, grabbing a candy bar or cookie whenever you need something sweet isn’t really the best option. That’s why I loved Bellybar’s line of shakes. ...

With the growing number of babies entering my extended family (including my own any day now), I’ve seen lots of different nursing-in-public techniques, from attaching a blanket with clothespins to simply going into a back room. A back room isn’t always available, though, and the blanket and clothespin set up didn’t look all that convenient or ...

With our little one’s due date just a couple weeks away, my husband and I have been spending a lot of time getting ready for him, from cleaning and organizing to making sure we have everything we need once he’s home. While toys might not necessarily be a necessity, especially in those first days at home, we still have quite a collection built up ...

It’s never too early to introduce your little ones to the joys of nature and the weather doesn’t have to cooperate (i.e. the possibility of snow in April) to do so. Sassy Earth Brights are a series of toys made of wood and textured fabrics that include several toys inspired by plants and animals, from the Happy Caterpillar to the Spring Bouquet ...

My husband and I are expecting our first child in just under a month and, like most soon-to-be parents, we’ve gushed over every ultrasound picture, no matter how grainy they might be. We recently received a gift certificate to Stork Snapshots in Naperville for a 3D ultrasound and we couldn’t make the appointment fast enough—we couldn’t wait to ...

As the due date for the new addition to our family gets closer and closer, our house seems to fill up more and more with baby gear (I swear this kid has more stuff than I do already). One thing that’s impossible to miss in our living room is our Graco Sweetpeace Newborn Soothing Center which we were lucky enough to receive as a shower present. ...

We’ve all seen them—those cute little signs that announce the newest member of a particular household. Sometimes they include a stork or the baby’s name, sometimes they simply proclaim “it’s a boy” or “it’s a girl,” and no matter how corny those signs might be, you have to admit you stop and smile when you see one. If you have a little one on ...

Clipping a baby’s fingernails can be a harrowing experience. They squirm and fidget, making mom and dad afraid of accidentally missing the tiny nail and getting their delicate skin. Plus just seeing where the nail is can be difficult. That’s why when we heard about the Baby Light & Clip, we immediately wanted to try it out. The nail clippers ...

Oddly enough, sippy cups have been a topic of conversation at home lately. Although my husband and I are still waiting to meet our first little one, friends of ours have a 1-year-old who has been struggling with the transition from bottle to sippy cup. After several tearful weeks of going back and forth between the hated sippy cup and the ...

Between diaper changes, feedings, sleepless nights and babies that just won’t stop crying, new parents have their hands full. Any product that might save a few minutes (or add a few more minutes of sleep) is obviously greatly appreciated. Enter the QuickZip Crib Sheets from Clouds and Stars, Inc. Instead of having to bend over the crib and ...