Oh, parenthood. No one can truly prepare you for the biggest (and best!) change happening in your life right now. It can be frightening thinking about all the things that could go wrong. What if you miss something? How should emergencies be handled? The best thing to remember is that you’re not alone. Millions of […]
The Best Baby Carriers {and how to choose the right carrier for your baby}
I’ve used a variety of baby carriers since my oldest was an infant. Whether you’re working about the house or hiking your favourite trail, a baby carrier lets you have your hands free while keeping baby close. Here’s a list of the carriers that I’ve used with my babies (and toddlers), and what I like […]
The Graco Everyway Soother moves like mama to get baby to sleep!
My babies have all been particular about how I help them fall asleep. Swings and rocking chairs have never worked; nope, my babies prefer to be bounced (in a swaying, back and forth up and down round and round type way). That’s why I love the Graco EveryWay Soother, because it’s got moves like mama. […]
From the Bottom Up Foundation seeks to help low-income families in Vancouver with diapers
When we think about getting ready for a new baby, most of us think about big things like car seats and strollers, or cute things like booties and blankets. Yet one of the biggest expenses that comes with a new baby is diapers. And keeping a baby in diapers can be a big struggle for […]
Oh the Places You’ll Go and the Shoes You Will Wear
As the elevator door opens, the girls skip inside. Sunshine stops to put her hand across the door while I wheel Joey‘s stroller in. A grocery store clerk follows us in, pauses by the buttons, and glances over. “Ground floor,” I say, as his eyes rove over my kids. I can see the thought in […]
Nuk Simply Natural Feeding System gives Mom a break {review}
A month after Joey was born, I sat in my living room crying. I loved my new baby, but I felt trapped. I couldn’t go skiing or rock climbing or swimming. I couldn’t even attend the symphony to see my friend play her violin. I couldn’t do anything without a newborn baby attached to me. […]
Beluga Baby Bamboo Wraps are comfy & easy to use!
This post (and many others this month) has been brought to you by my Beluga Baby wraps. Thanks to these wraps, I can type (and do housework and homeschooling) while still holding a baby. I can’t believe it took me five babies to finally discover the awesomeness of wraps! Here’s why I’ve been so excited […]
The Diono Radian RXT car seat fits your child from birth to booster!
The arrival of baby number five in our family means that our minivan is full. My husband and I spent a lot of time discussing car seats and how to fit our kids into the van in the safest, most comfortable manner. As I researched possible options, one name that kept coming up was the […]
Joey Bounces In — My Biggest Baby, Shortest Labour
Sunshine looked at the calendar on Saturday, December 9th, and said, “Baby is coming today!!!” I laughed. I’d written “EDD” on the calendar and explained it to her a few times, but apparently the girls still expected their brother on his due date. Lily and Jade were equally disappointed that Baby was still keeping us […]
Omaiki Cloth Diapers: Cute & Easy to Use!
I’ve been using cloth diapers since my oldest was a baby. In those nine years, we’ve been through two sets of cloth diapers. I’ve always stuck to pocket diapers and all-in-one diapers, because they seem the easiest. Recently, I discovered Omaiki Cloth Diapers. I was so excited to add a couple of their cute diapers […]
