Managing Your Child’s First Cold
This year’s cold/flu season has been terrible, and the first time your child comes down with something can be scary and overwhelming. Here are a few tips to help you manage their symptoms:…
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Frozen Broccoli Bites
Perfect for babies enjoying finger food. 7 months +. These are great for teething babies becuase the coldness helps reduce gum inflammation and pain. You will need: Broccoli BÉABA Babycook (or other steamer)…
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Easy Homemade Applesauce
Perfect for any baby/adult. 4 mo +. You will Need: Apples Cinnamon BÉABA Babycook Silicon Cube Trays Apple peeler Directions: Add desired amount of water to Babycook following the directions on the package.…
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Easy Egg Cups
This recipe is so easy and perfect for kids and adults! This recipe is suitable for ages 7 months and up (as long as baby is tolerating finger food) — make sure the eggs…
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Taking the Stress out of Infant Nail Care
For whatever reason nailcare is something that really stressed me out when my girls were little— but don’t let it! Just remember, even if you do cut your baby’s finger it will stink,…
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Things Every Parent Should Have on Hand
These are a few items I think every parent should have on hand. For medications, remember: children’s medications are weight-based. So ALWAYS ask your doctor for dosing — and dosing will change as…
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Introducing Solids (4-6 Months)
Decide whether or not you are going to make baby food, buy, or do some combination. There is no wrong answer here – do what suits your lifestyle. I made my own baby…
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Formula and Related Accessories
If your baby does not have any allergies and your pediatrician agrees, I am a huge fan of Costco’s Kirkland formula. Save yourself some money – it is made by the same manufacturers…
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Switching from Breastmilk to Formula
There are a million ways you can switch from breast milk to formula. You can quit cold turkey. You can wean. You can mix formula and breast milk. There are no wrong answers…
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Freezing/Defrosting Breastmilk
First, you need to buy bags to freeze your milk in. I personally liked these bags. Label the bag with a Sharpie before pouring the milk in. Make sure to include number of…
