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The Coziest Safe Baby Sleep Sacks For Winter

October 21, 2019January 2, 2025
by Lindsay Lehne

When we first brought our baby girl home, I tried to swaddle her in a muslin blanket instead of a sleep sack because we didn’t own one and I didn’t really see a reason to invest in one (re: Baby Essentials List). But, my tiny Houdini impersonator had a way of wriggling out of her swaddle every single night and would wake up and cry because she was cold and her blanket was gone.

After two months of getting up 5-7 times a night to readjust her blanket, I finally took the plunge and invested in a fleece sleep sack for her and it was a complete game changer!! The velcro was super handy for making sure that the blanket stayed in place, she couldn’t wriggle out of it anymore, and the most beautiful part about it: she started to sleep through the night.

Insert hallelujahs and praise hands from tired parents everywhere!

Today, I wanted to share the joy of the best baby sleep sacks with you too!

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15 Best Baby Tips for New Parents

February 28, 2019October 22, 2024
by Jessica Whitney

There are so many unknowns in parenting. My goal with this blog is to hopefully simplify motherhood for you. Part of the way I do that is by collecting input from lots of other moms in one place to provide you good, solid advice.

When you read that other moms are going through the same problems as you, it creates a sense of community.

When your struggles are the same as other moms, it’s comforting to know that it’s not just you!

First-time parents struggle with confidence that they are doing it right, so here are some thoughts from other moms just like you on how to take care of your new baby!

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4 Toddler Bedtime Routine Ideas to Help Your Toddler…

January 9, 2019December 11, 2024
by Stacey Nash

You’ve navigated your way through the waters of babyhood but now find yourself working with an opinionated toddler. Toddlers can be amazingly fun as they learn to talk better and express their thoughts and ideas. Now that they’re bigger, so are their tantrums and resistance to bedtime. However, with good sleep habits and a plan, bedtime doesn’t have to be a battleground.

Sleep is highly responsive to habits and behaviors, which gives you more power over sleep patterns. With children (and adults), sleep success often relies on consistency so keep that in mind as you read through our list of healthy sleep suggestions.

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8 tips to keep your newborn warm in winter

January 6, 2019December 11, 2024
by Jessica Whitney

When the autumn leaves start falling and the first smells of snow waft through the air, you excitedly prepare for your newborn’s arrival! But you may be wondering how to keep your newborn warm in winter?

We love going for walks in the winter with our dogs. We also love taking advantage of sunny days for park trips so my older kids can get some outdoor time. This means, I just can’t stay inside all day every day even with a newborn! I have to be extra careful to ensure his little body stays warm enough since babies aren’t as good at regulating body temperature as adults.

Protecting your newborn from cold-related issues is very important. Here are the top tips and tricks for keeping your newborn warm in a smart way. When you want to soak in the sparkle of Christmas lights or watch your toddler go sledding, ensure the safety of your newest little one too!

If you’re a skip to the bottom type of person, there are a few commonly asked questions at the bottom!

The Coziest Safe Baby Sleep Sacks For Winter

15 Best Baby Tips for New Parents

4 Toddler Bedtime Routine Ideas to Help Your Toddler…

8 tips to keep your newborn warm in winter

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