If you can’t decide on just one thing sto give your friend or family member who’s expecting a baby, then a gift basket is an excellent idea to give variety. But even after deciding that you’re giving a gift basket to a mom to be, you may struggle with what to include. You’ll want the… Read More
Author: Jenny Jarvis
Jenny is a frequent contributing author for Baby Know How. She’s originally from Central Ohio but has lived all over the world with her family, including Texas, Florida and Germany, among other places. She’s taken her three children (and fur babies, too) with her along the way and currently calls Eastern PA home. She has three children who have taught her so much more than just facts and numbers and has researched all things family and home out of necessity and fun. She’s used that expertise to write all things family since 2011.
The ease of feeding your baby, for a lot of parents, comes down to the quality of the bottle. You may not even start out with the intention of bottle feeding but would rather nurse – it’s always good to be prepared, and with a baby, that rings even more true. If the mother chooses… Read More
Diapers are probably the most expensive part of having a baby, and with that being the case, you may be even more frustrated with how difficult it is to store those diapers. You could just leave them in the box, but to save a bit, buying in bulk means you’ll have a pretty large box… Read More
It may seem like your baby doesn’t do much the first few months, so by the time they’re old enough to eat “solid” foods, then chances are, you’ll be even more excited than they are about those first few foods. You can always opt for the extra easy button and buy the food pre-made, but… Read More
While you may not have your sleep too terribly impacted the first few months of your pregnancy, those last few months are definitely a doozy! Whether you’re just so uncomfortable with your ever-increasing size, or you have to get up a half-dozen times each night to use the bathroom, sleep doesn’t come easy when you’re… Read More
If you want to make sure your baby’s head always smells like a baby (and not like spit-up or a dirty diaper), you’ll want to make sure you’re washing him as is recommended. While you shouldn’t bathe a newborn as often as an older child or even a toddler, and you won’t want to wash… Read More
Babies don’t come with instructions, but it does seem like they come with a lot of stuff. If you’ve ever had a blow out diaper in the middle of a store or a meltdown out of boredom at an appointment, you know exactly how important some of that stuff is to take with you. When a… Read More
Once your baby can hold his head up on his own and stand with only a little support, then he may be ready for a jumper. They’re particularly helpful as a place to put your baby after he outgrows the bouncer and while he has a time limit to his patience. You may find the… Read More
Having a bouncer for your baby can be an excellent way to keep your baby a part of your daily life, even when he doesn’t really do much. You can place the bouncer on the kitchen floor while you’re making meals, and on the table as you’re eating them (Just be sure not to leave… Read More
One of the undeniable truths of babies is that they grow. Whether we, as parents, like it or not, they don’t stay that squishy little baby you brought home from the hospital for long. And usually right around when they grow to toddler age and size, it’s time to move them up to a toddler… Read More
Utilizing a breast pump is a good way to make sure that no matter what life throws at you and your little one, you’re still giving them the nutrition only mommy can provide. Even if you plan on exclusively breast feeding (or even if you plan on formula feeding!) a reasonably priced breast pump can… Read More
When picking toys out for your baby, you have plenty to think about, and not just your little one’s entertainment (although that should definitely be a factor). You should think about how long the toy can hold your child interest and what else it offers your baby. Can the toy progress their development or push… Read More
We won’t make light of it: having multiple kids is hard. Everything you thought you had the hang of gets a bit more difficult and sometimes it can feel like you’re starting all over trying to learn how to become a parent. The jump from 1 to 2 is a hard one to make and… Read More
When your baby can’t even lift his or her head, it goes without saying that you’ll need to carry that sweet baby wherever he or she goes. If you would like a little assistance in carrying that baby, a baby carrier can give you just that. You will be able to use your arms much… Read More