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A Note From Karen: The Final Weeks!

Hi friend, As you step into these final weeks, we just want to pause and say how proud we are of you. This season is filled with love, anticipation, and change -- and you've carried it with such st...

Visitors at the Hospital and at Home

Those first few days with your new baby are beautiful, emotional, and sometimes a little overwhelming. While everyone is excited to meet your little one, it’s okay to take things slow and protect y...

What's In the Bag?

So you're headed to the hospital soon! After having 5 kids of my own, I have gotten my hospital bag down to a science. As it turns out, I have found that I pack more for myself than I do for baby! ...

Newborn Prep Checklist

Things are getting real and baby will be here so soon! As the countdown begins, it’s natural to wonder what you should start prepping first. From setting up the crib to organizing those tiny clothe...

Bottle Feeding Must-Haves

Planning to bottle feed your newborn? Here are my top recommended items to have ready before baby comes!  Washed and cleaned bottles! These BIBS bottles are my favorite.  2. Different sized nip...

Safe Sleep Habits for Baby

You may or not be familiar, but Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (or SIDS) is the sudden, unexplainable death of a healthy baby in their sleep. There are many ways to lower the risk of this happening, ...

Goopy-Eyed Baby? There's an Easy Solution!

Have you recently noticed a goopy substance in your baby's eye? Often, newborns may experience eye drainage or a “watery eye." Most of the time this can be a blocked tear duct! It can actually be ...

Breast Feeding Must-Haves

Planning to breastfeed your baby? Here are the top must-haves I have ready before baby comes—and why they’re lifesavers: This is my go-to nipple cream – To soothe and heal sore, cracked nipples i...

How to Get Better Sleep in Your 3rd Trimester

Let’s be real—third trimester sleep is a whole different beast. Between the belly, the baby kicks, the bathroom breaks, and the racing mind... it's no wonder you're feeling a little (or a lot) exha...

Pregnancy/Birth Complications: Let's Get Educated!

Pregnancy and birth are beautiful and miraculous experiences. However, there are rare occasions when complications occur. Should you face the unexpected, here are few things that are helpful to kno...