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I wanted to find a way to help make the newborn haze a little simpler, enter my big sibling busy basket! Full of ideas to help your big kid feel special and loved, and to keep their big hands busy while you are busy with little hands!
Books are quite possibly my favorite resource for teaching kids about the world around them and welcoming a new baby to the family is no different! We have found a bunch of big sister books that cover everything from pregnancy to what it’s going to be like to have a tiny baby in the house to what becoming a big sister will actually look like.
Well, an entire year has come and gone and my sweet little Bean is not so little anymore! Welcome to Bean’s One year old update!
In a year with plenty of things to remember these baby updates have helped me remember the things that REALLY matter (at least to me!)
Continue reading “Sweet Bean’s One Year Old Update”Our Baby Led Weaning Gear gets used every day and is honestly some of the more used baby gear we own. Bean is my second babe to BLW (baby led wean) and as such we have developed a few preferences. I thought I might save you the time and hassle of trying every suction plate on the market (hot tip…none of them REALLY suction perfectly) and share our Baby Led Weaning gear guide with you!
Everyone always says the newborn days are the best. I might beg to differ. The 6-9 month milestones are just SO much fun!
My 1 year old gift guide is geared toward brand-new 1 year olds. 1 year olds feel like they are all over the place. Your little baby is starting to role play, perfecting fine motor skills, and learning to talk and make sense of the world around them! I did my best to give ideas for all the different interests of these little ones!
I wanted to share with you all our updated daily routine of a stay at home mom, a three-year-old, and a seven-month-old. Naptimes and Snacktimes. Bandaids and Potty Breaks. And Plenty of snuggles and love. That’s what makes up our daily routine.
Your sweet tiny nugget is no longer a newborn and suddenly they want real entertainment. What do you do?! 3 – 6 month old playtime is all about building muscle and growing teeth. You’ll spend a lot of time finding new things to chew on and new ways to encourage prolonged tummy time or sitting distractions while they build those muscles.
So many changes during this season of life! The 3-6 month milestones update has lots of growth for Miss Bean and personality developments as well as some big changes for the family as a whole!
I know it seems crazy to consider playing with your newborn. All they do sleep, eat, poop, and repeat right? As they get just a little bit their wake windows widen and there is finally time for newborn playtime!
Newborn playtime is really rather simple, it’s mostly about introducing your baby to new sensory experiences. New sights, textures, sounds, and movements.
If your looking more for newborn care must haves I have a blog post all about what our essential supplies were!
Continue reading “Rock Newborn Playtime with 15 Fun & Simple Ways to Play”