Sarah Caldwell

Sarah is a mother of four, so if you ask her why she enjoys writing about all things baby, she'll probably yell it at you over kids fighting, while wearing a spit-stained t-shirt, sanitizing bottles, and coordinating who's going to get the boys to baseball practice tonight. She's in the thick of it, knows a lot, and wants to help you get excited about motherhood, too.

Best Gender Neutral Nursery Bedding

Best Gender Neutral Nursery Bedding [2021] Top Picks

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Some people would prefer not to find out the gender of their baby, and even if they do, others like the thought of greens and yellows rather than pinks and blues.

Gender neutral nursery bedding offers you the freedom to have more than one child and doesn’t hold you to the societal confines of what the colors of a gender should be.

By keeping it neutral, you can pair your bedding with other nursery items and match a lot more things without keeping yourself in a pink or blue box.

Gender Neutral Colors

Two of the most popular gender neutral colors are yellow and green. If you don’t know the gender of your baby beforehand, these are great colors to choose from. They’re bright and fresh, offering options for parents and their new arrivals.

However, there are a lot of other gender neutral colors you may not have thought about before. Here are some more options.

White

Best Little Spoon Alternatives

Best Little Spoon Alternatives [2021] Top Picks

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If you’re not familiar with Little Spoon, we’ll review what it is and then look at some of the best alternatives. If you’re concerned about feeding your children the best organic foods without all of the additives, these options are really great.

Kids can be picky eaters, so it’s tough to get them the proper nutrients and feed them a healthy diet. However, with Little Spoon or a similar alternative, you’ll get great foods and convenient meals that are balanced and easy to feed.

They might cost a little more, but they’ll save you a trip to the store, too. Many of them are delivered straight to your door.

About Little Spoon

Little Spoon

Little Spoon offers organic options for babies, toddlers, and older children. Starting in 2016, they began offering food with healthy vitamins and minerals so that kids

Sealy Ortho Rest Crib Mattress Review

Sealy Ortho Rest Crib Mattress Review: Will You Love It?

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Believe it or not, studies have indicated that what a person sleeps on early in life could have an impact on future back health and posture. That’s kind of scary, right? You have a lot to do with your child’s health in a lot of ways, but did you ever think you’d be impacting their long-term back health?

Yeah, I didn’t either. Thankfully, Sealy is pretty well-known in large mattresses, and that translates to crib mattresses, too. You can get Sealy crib mattresses nearly everywhere, including Wal-Mart.

They’re affordable, and you may even be able to find one-second hand. Just make sure it’s in good shape first. Don’t let a second-hand mattress give you pause, especially if money is tight. This particular Sealy mattress is actually made to be easy to clean and germ-free.

About the Sealy Ortho Rest

The Sealy Ortho Rest is a firm crib mattress, as it’s supposed to be. To the touch, it’s much firmer than an adult mattress, because it’s made to support you

Best Strong Baby Girl Names for 2021

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Naming your baby is one of the most exciting parts of becoming a parent. If you’re expecting a girl, there are a lot of names out there that have a lot of significance, and there are so many options that you may be a bit overwhelmed.

Some people don’t place much significance on a name, but most people think that a name means a lot. In fact, all names came from somewhere. There’s a meaning behind them, you just have to find it.

Learning the history and the meaning behind a name is really fascinating, and it could help you figure out what you want to name your baby. It can give your little girl a sense of individuality and help her feel special.

Why Names are Important

Think about how you feel or what you think every time you hear someone’s name. You probably make a few assumptions about their character or who they are based on how their name sounds, don’t you?

For example, if I said my name was Dorothy, how would you picture me? Would I be a 16-year-old blo

Mimijumi bottle Review: Will Your Baby Love It?

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Whether you plan to breastfeed or formula feed, you’ll need bottles. Whether it’s for exclusive feeding, for pumping, or for storage, bottles that mimic the breast are the best option for your baby because it promotes a smooth transition and a healthy latch.

While nipple confusion and problems latching are rare, it can be scary, especially for new moms, so having a bottle that gives you an extra bit of comfort can mean the world.

Who the Mimijumi is For

The team at Mimijumi developed this bottle for breastfeeding moms who want to avoid nipple confusion. Moms who are moving from breast to bottle often have a big dilemma.

Bottle feeding can often also make your baby too lazy to breastfeed. It offers them instant gratification, whereas latching to a breast is a bit harder and they have to work for a letdown. The flow is much slower.

However, the Mimijumi solves that problem. The slow flow nipples are meant to mimic the flow of the breast so your baby won’t get th

How to Find the Best Crib Sheets and Which to Buy

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It doesn’t matter whether you’re planning on having an elaborate nursery design or a very simple furniture set. Shopping for your baby is both fun and overwhelming. When it comes to picking out crib sheets, there’s a lot to choose from.

However, it’s important not to get overwhelmed with the wealth of options, especially because not all of the options on the market are the best. In fact, there are still some really unsafe crib outfits for sale in many stores.

Don’t be fooled, and don’t spend a fortune. Safety should be your first priority, but you can also save a ton and still have a sweet nursery at the same time if you know what to look for and what you need.

Getting Started

Your baby is going to be sleeping for up to 18 hours a day in the beginning, so you want your nursery

Chicco Mini Bravo Plus Travel System

Chicco Mini Bravo Plus Travel System Review

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Chicco is an Italian company that has been around for more than 60 years. They’ve been in the baby business for a long time, so their products have become synonymous with trust and reliability.

The Mini Bravo Plus Travel System weighs less than 20 pounds, but what it’s missing in heft, it makes up for in functionality. It has plenty of useful features including a huge canopy, a self-standing fold, deep reclining seat, compatibility with infant car seats, child tray, and parent tray.

General Specifications:

  • Folds easily and compactly
  • Full coverage canopy
  • Smooth steering
  • Large storage basket
  • Child tray and parent tray
  • Infant car seat compatibility

The Seat

The weight capacity of the seat is 50 pounds, so you can use this stroller well into toddlerhood. The seat is 25 inches tall from the bottom of the seat to the top of the canopy.

You can adjust the backrest into three dif

Chicco Active3 Review

Chicco Active3 Review [2021]: Is It The Best Fit For You?

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Chicco isn’t normally in the business of offering all-terrain strollers, and you should honestly probably take that as a hint before buying a jogging stroller from a brand that is more versed in building stroller systems.

If your primary goal is keeping cost down, then Chicco might be the way to go, but it’s tough to maneuver, seems a bit flimsy, and doesn’t perform as well as other jogging strollers that are more worth their price point.

However, the Chicco Activ3 is lightweight, with small rear wheels. You can use it for your regular outings and for exercise. It’s much easier to maneuver walking than it is running, and it will keep your baby comfortable.

General specifications:

  • Control console with hand-operated brake and swivel controls
  • Multi-position reclining seat with mesh backrest
  • Accepts Chicco KeyFit and Fit2 car seats with c
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