8 Routine Newborn Procedures You Need to Know About
For many new parents, routine newborn procedures are something they’ve not given much thought to… yet. In this article I hope to describe the benefits of an undisturbed first hour …
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4 Simple Ways to Encourage Dad and Baby Bonding
More than ever, fathers are present and involved in the births of their babies (source). Some take on the role of doula or even catch their babies! However, even when 80-90% of fathers …
The Best Baby Sunscreen and Other Hot Tips
Finding the best baby sunscreen is key to having a safe and fun experience in the sun with the very young. Now that fall is here, I thought it would …
Easy Banana Egg Pancakes – Only 2 Ingredients!
These easy Banana Egg Pancakes are a big hit in our home. The kids love them because they taste great and I love them because they’re FAST and EASY, and …
15 Baby Boy Names Meaning: God is Gracious
Choosing a name for your new baby is an important decision with long-lasting consequences – good, bad, or somewhere in between! Some parents choose names from their lineage, some choose …
25 Baby’s First Christmas Traditions to Consider
Christmas feels more magical with a new little one, and many parents wonder what baby’s first Christmas traditions they will adopt. What will Christmas look like for a new family? …
30 Powerful Bible Verses for Kids About Who They Are | Mother Rising
I love bible verses for kids that teach children about who God is, who they are according to their creator, and their purpose in life. Who Am I? The children …
How to Calm a Fussy Baby, Quickly
This conversation is sponsored by Chicco. All opinions and writing are my own. Read my full disclosure policy here. Much to everyone’s disappointment, a fussy baby doesn’t come with a …
Tips for New Moms During Baby’s First Christmas | Mother Rising
Before I had my first child, I’ll admit it, I had very unrealistic expectations regarding baby’s first Christmas. I pictured our small family gathered around a beautifully decorated tree (snort), all …
A Simple, Natural Baby Registry For New Moms
I often find myself thinking that if I were to have another baby (not happening btw) my experience of having three children would allow me to create an AH-mazing baby …
The Best Newborn Baby Carrier Under $100
When I first became a mom I was absolutely clueless when it came to baby carriers. I received a stretchy wrap when I was pregnant and I figured I would …
Warning! Umbilical Cord Milking Is Not What You Think
Umbilical cord milking is where the cord is pinched and “milked” during the third stage of labor in order to quickly push blood into the baby (as you would squeeze …