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 wearing matching pajamas (of course), helping our six month old open a plethora of gifts (ha), after eating a delicious homemade breakfast, and of course, […]
The Best Baby Sunscreen and Other Hot Tips | Mother Rising
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 be helpful to look back and share with you my favorite baby sunscreens and other hot tips for staying cool in the summer heat. As […]
A Simple, Natural Baby Registry For New Moms | Mother Rising
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 registry. A natural baby registry should contain high quality, natural, aesthetically pleasing, and helpful products! High Quality I am of the opinion that it is […]
The Best Newborn Baby Carrier Under $100 | Mother Rising
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 learn how to use it when the time came. Despite being told it was the best newborn baby carrier, the amount of fabric it came […]
8 Routine Newborn Procedures You Need to Know About | Mother Rising
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 after birth and the pros and cons of routine newborn procedures that occur during this sensitive time. Don’t let the first hour of birth pass […]
Be Prepared Book Review, A Practical Handbook for New Dads | Mother Rising
In this Be Prepared book review I explain what this book is, is not and who should buy it. Let’s get started! Title: Be Prepared: A Practical Handbook for New Dads Author: Gary Greenberg and Jeannie Hayden Published: Simon & Schuster Paperbacks, 2004 Be Prepared Book Review What I loved: I loved how visually appealing Be Prepared was. The graphics, even […]