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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 Care (dot) Com Alternatives

There’s no denying that trusting someone else to watch your baby is hard. Choosing the right person, interviewing them, and then finally leaving them alone can be one of the most nerve-wracking things you’ll ever do.

That’s why Care.com offers a portal for matching parents with just the right caregiver. Unfortunately, it’s not cheap. You often get what you pay for, so Care.com is definitely worth it, but some parents find that they simply don’t have it in their budget to pay for the membership while also paying for a caregiver and an expensive date night out.

Plus, there are a lot of things to think about when hiring a babysitter, and the entire process can be overwhelming, especially if you’ve never hired one before or you’ve never spent a lot of time away from your little one.

What to Look For When Hiring a Babysitter

If you’re a little apprehensive about hiring a babysitter, that’s totally normal. Here are some tips you can use to make sure you cho

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Best Baby Blankets Brand Every Parent Should Consider

The best thing for their baby is something that every parent wants. As a new parent, you’ll quickly realize that baby blankets are the go-to gift for a lot of people. Whether they buy them or make them, grandparents, siblings, and friends will all want that baby to have something to cuddle with and keep them warm.

Given that you’re going to get a lot of them anyway, it’s best to learn which are highly rated so you can put them on your registry and get ahead of the people buying things you don’t actually want.

Baby blankets are useful for all sorts of things as a new mom, so having the softest, sweetest options in your baby’s closet to choose from is a must.

Why You Need Blankets

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I’m a mom four times over, so I don’t even think I can count the number of blankets we have anymore. Two of my kids

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Edgepark vs Byram Healthcare for Breast Pumps

Edgepark and Byram Healthcare both work with insurance companies to supply breast pumps at a reduced cost, sometimes free. They are a couple of the options available to pregnant women who might want to look into getting a breast pump through insurance rather than paying cash at the store.

While they work with insurance companies to make these devices cheaper, they don’t work with all insurance providers, and they don’t carry every type of breast pump, so it’s important to understand the differences between the two before you decide who to use, if either.

To lessen the financial impact of purchasing a breast pump, we’ll review both Edgepark and Byram Healthcare so you’ll know what your options are and how they might work for you, helping you make a more informed decision.

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Yumi Review: Is This The Best Baby Food to Opt For?

Organic baby food is all the rage, but is it really worth it? I was on a mission to find out. With my first two kids, I bought baby food off of the grocery store shelves. With my third, I made it all myself.

I can tell you for a fact that making food for my baby in my own kitchen was the best thing I ever did. I knew where the food came from and it was such a joy to do. However, I was also staying home at the time, and I wasn’t staying home with my first two.

It’s not possible for every mom to make food for her baby, and if that’s the case, but you still want the best, where do you turn? Well, one option is Yumi. They offer a meal delivery service for babies and toddlers.

You get the best seasonal recipes every week, a pre-made assortment of your own meal choices, and plenty of stress relief about where your baby’s meals are coming from.

Their meals are low in sugar, they don’t have preservatives, and they’re packed with nutrients. They’re organic and made fre

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