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I’d like to tell you about babywearing. It may be something you are looking into or it may be something you don’t know too much about or have thought about. As a first time mom I had no idea how babywearing would make life with baby peaceful, easier and how close it would bring my son and I. Babywearing is a simple practice of carrying your baby/toddler in a sling, Mei Tai (MT), wrap or soft structured carrier (SSC). There are many on the...

The first six months of food introduction (usually from six to 12 months of age) are intended more as a sensory experience than to replace the nutrition provided by breastmilk and/or formula. Complementary foods teach your child about new textures, tastes, and colours so it’s important to offer a variety of different finger foods in addition to the purees or solids you may have already introduced. Babies and children love flavour (just like...

As a daddy to six kids, I know as well as anyone that every child is different. And in the spirit of uniqueness, teething often varies from baby to baby. So if you think your baby is teething, here’s what you can do to help: Get the Toys: All babies teethe at one time or another, and numerous amounts of toys are available to help soothe your child’s achy gums. One of my absolute favorites, as I’ve used it time and again, is Sophie the...

With all of the research that has been released to-date, it is still advised that if you are pregnant, you must be “cautious”, not overexert yourself and “be careful” when it comes to exercise. Don’t mistake the fact that during pregnancy you do need to modify, adjust and maybe (on some days) be careful, but this is not a blanket statement that should be used across the board. Just as, if you weren’t pregnant, you would use...

This simple zigzag pattern creates a bold backdrop that’s made for mixing and matching. 200-thread count, made of pure organic cotton percale. www.potterybarnkids.com

When to Introduce:  4 - 6 months Ingredients: 2 ripe avocados 2 ripe bananas 1 ripe pear 1 cup water Directions: Thoroughly wash the fruit. Cut the avocados in half and remove the pit. Scoop out the "meat" and put into blender. Peel the bananas and put into blender. Cut the top and bottom off of the pear and then cut into wedges, making sure you remove the core area. Place into blender. Pour in 1 cup of water (more or less depending...

Foldable and portable, Potette Plus is a clean potty for any child any time any place. Lockable legs and a contoured seat keep the child comfortable and secure. Even better, the sturdy contraption folds flat into a drawstring carrying bag so it can fit in a purse or diaper bag. Potette Plus uses disposable self-absorbing, leakproof liners. Children can go when they need to without the worry of unsanitary gas stations or truck...

The Peepee Teepee by Beba Bean. A must-have diapering accessory for newborn boys; excellent baby shower gift with guaranteed giggles. www.bebabean.com

Bring home baby in style with our Coco Dot layette gift set! Packaged in a giraffe print gift box, includes a 100% cotton gown in our playful Coco Dot print and a Coco Stripe print, a matching cap with ears, and coordinating solid Chenille Mini™ baby blanket. Welcome your little one into the world with comfort and style. www.littlegiraffe.com

The patent pending Little Green Pouch is a reusable food pouch that’s BPA and phthalate free; easy to fill and seal securely by means of a handy zipper; dishwasher and freezer safe; perfect for little hands; and, well, just plain cute. Made of durable, BPA-free and phthalate-free plastic. Works with dispensing spoons on the market for those babies & mamas who prefer using spoons. www.littlegreenpouch.com

Award-winning Monkey Mat is the only large clean surface easily transported as a stylish accessory in attached ultra-compact pouch with a buckle strap that secures to anything. No more bulky blankets required! Machine washable, four vibrant color options. Perfect for families on the go! www.monkeymat.com

A Canadian company specializing in eco-friendly insulated stainless steel bottles that are the most versatile insulated bottles on the market today! This insulated stainless steel baby/kids transition bottle is something special as it offers insulation, making it great for formula and its stainless steel vacuum construction makes it super sturdy for kids. The bottle lids change from nipple to sippy to pop-up straw and loop cap, as the child...