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Expert tips & helpful product reviews to keep you on the right track.

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Expert tips & helpful product reviews to keep you on the right track.

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month

It makes perfect sense for the Month of May to be designated as Skin Cancer Awareness Month.  

Converting a Stroller into a Double Stroller

You have your first child and bought the perfect stroller.  It fits your needs and is organized perfectly.  Not to mention, you have become proficient on packing and unpacking your stroller.  Everything is just peachy until your next child comes along. 

Baby Monitor Recommendations

One of the first items purchased by new parents is a baby monitor. A baby monitor can give parents a little peace of mind while they move around in their home.

Is Swaddling Safe?

Is swaddling safe for babies? Dr. Sanjay Gupta hosts pediatrician Dr. Harvey Karp, author of “The Happiest Baby Guide to Great Sleep”, to explain how swaddling can be done safely.   Swaddling is an age-old practice of wrapping infants in blankets so that movement of limbs is restricted.  This helps infants feel more secure and helps…

Background Checks are Necessary

Recently an individual with a criminal past was hired as a nanny in Austin, Texas. The nanny allegedly was passed out drunk while caring for a child.  The only good news in this situation is the fact the child was not harmed. 

Bow Ties Can Be Comfortable

Almost every parent of a newborn has found themselves with an invite to a formal affair in their hands.  It may be a wedding, an awards banquet, or even a corporate dinner.  Of course you want to attend the event, but now how do you dress up your newborn and ensure he or she is…

Childproof Your Holiday!

The holidays are a time for getting together with your family and friends.  A time to share gifts, a holiday feast, and being together.  Often times, people forget about the hidden dangers that present themselves when decorating your home. It is important that you take time to childproof your home this holiday.

Painless Solution to Piercing Your Baby's Ears

There are moms (and dads) that are set on having their baby’s ears pierced as soon as possible.  Other parents want the earring look without a piercing.  Poppy Drop Earrings is a great product available to add a little bling to any daughters ears. They are the perfect painless solution to piercing your baby’s ears. 

Preferred Partner – Choose the Right Nanny, LLC

We are proud to partner with Choose The Right Nanny,LLC, a nationally recognized nanny placement agency based in Texas.  They specialize in providing families with domestic professionals from nannies to housekeepers.  Merrilan and Kelly Kougias understand the value a quality care provider can bring to a family.  They have a reputation of providing their clients…

Newborn Reflux, Colic or Sleep Issues?

DailyRx.com recently published a Q&A article with colic expert Dr. Bryan Vartabedian.  He is a friend and my favorite pediatric GI doctor who has helped me advocate for so many reflux babies over the years.  One thing that makes Dr Vartabedian unique is his personal experience with his own daughter’s inconsolable crying.  The questions asked are…