Seeing your big kid welcome their new baby sibling into the world is just about one of the sweetest things you can witness as a parent. Capturing those special moments in a photo not only preserves each memory for the future, but also gives you photographic evidence when your kids are screaming at each other for leaving pee on the toilet seat that there was, indeed, a time when they loved each other unconditionally. Whatever your motivation may be for your upcoming photo session, here are some great ways to capture the love between your newborn and their siblings. Natalie Thomas Photography1 ..read more

Post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure. If you’re an expectant Canadian parent on a mission to craft the perfect baby wish list, here are the best places to create a baby registry in Canada. In this article, we'll examine each retailer's shipping, registry bonus, return policies, and pros and cons. Here are the ones we're looking at. Babylist MyRegistry Hudson’s Bay Amazon Babies “R” Us Indigo Baby Snuggle Bugz West Coast Kids Crate & Kids Things to Consider When Setting Up Your Baby Registry Whether you’re set to be the guest of honor at an upcoming baby shower or just want ..read more

The Parent Tested Parent Approved seal has been the symbol of instant trust for millions of consumers for over 15 years. It’s an award built on authentic testing by real families with real feedback. They select target audience families from their parenting community to test and review products. Once testing is completed, they review overall scores and feedback to determine if the product is a seal of approval winner. Here are some of the products that won the seal of approval in the Baby & Toddler category. You can find all the winners here. Diaper Genie Platinum Pail The new Diaper Gen ..read more

Post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure. I always loved the idea of a digital photo frame. It keeps your photos front and center without taking up a ton of space or leaving them tucked away on your phone or photo album (only to be pulled out when someone asks to ‘see the kid’). However, I always worry about how they will perform. Like, am I about to drop $300 on something I need to be a tech wiz at –or is it going to crap out in 6 months? In this review I'm going to cover the set up to see how difficult it is, the pros and cons, common questions about the frame like fees, privacy ..read more

Post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure. Okay, so you scooted home with a duffle bag full of free hospital diapers, but now that you’re finally running low, you’ve got a decision to make. Yes, those Pampers Swaddlers worked well enough, but maybe you want a little more from your diaper. More transparency about what goes into them, more biodegradable components, or more (ideally easier) ways to buy them. Or, in some cases, you want less. Less fragrance or additives, less packaging, less dye, and maybe even less money flying out of your wallet directly into a landfill. What Diaper Br ..read more

Post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure. There is something very sweet about baby Easter photos. Maybe it's the newness of a newborn and spring that makes it such a perfect fit. Or maybe everyone is so sick of winter that we're all looking for an excuse to do an adorable photo shoot. I've scoured the web, Instagram, and Pinterest to find the best Easter photo ideas to inspire your next photo session. I've tried to find a balance between easy and inspirational, but even if some of these professional photographers' skills are out of your league, you might be able to pull out a few ke ..read more

Post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure. If you're filling a baby's Easter Basket, there is no shortage of great board books to choose from. However, in the sea of choice, there is a lot of garbage out there, so I took myself down to the bookstore to see which ones were just mass-printed bunny and egg books and which ones were actually worthwhile. I also made a point of finding books that were spring-themed but not necessarily Easter. Board books tend to have a shorter shelf life before kids move up to picture books, so I wanted to find books that would make the reading time rotat ..read more

We chose our first child’s name before we even started trying to conceive: Melissa Waugh, a name we both loved. But at the twenty-week ultrasound, a clear picture of our baby’s “frank and beans” changed that plan. We needed a boy’s name. As a high school science teacher of eleven years, that was a challenge. Nearly every good name had a bad connotation. And when combined with “Waugh" (pronounced “Wall”), even good names sounded bad. So, I read baby name books, asked friends for suggestions, listed favorite students’ names, and, of course, sorted through our family tree for something catchy ..read more

Post contains affiliate links and was made in partnership with LeapFrog. All opinions are our own. See our disclosure. With so many options on the market, finding the perfect baby monitor for your personalneeds can feel overwhelming. Some features may feel over the top, while others can feel too basic. LeapFrog has been in the game for long enough to know exactly what parents want and need, which is why the LeapFrog LF930HD Smart Remote Access Video Baby Monitor is becoming a fast favorite of new and seasoned parents alike. For parents who are looking for an easy-to-use video baby monitor wi ..read more

Post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure. As a new parent, I could seldom resist the opportunity to turn any occasion into an impromptu photo shoot. Easter, Valentine’s Day, Christmas - no holiday was safe from me dressing up my baby boy in an adorable outfit with a backdrop to match, and looking back, I’m so glad I did. Whether you’re opting for professional photos or prefer the DIY photoshoot route, St Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, which means it’s time to bust out the photo props and capture some great photos of your cute little leprechaun! havenmica mimi on Pinterest1 ..read more