Pregnancy

How do I know labor started? Every single pregnant woman most likely asked herself before – how will I know that I am actually in labor? How do i know it’s time to go to the hospital? If you ask any other mom the chances are good that you got the same answer as me … Am I in labor? – How to find out you’re about to give birth Read More » ...

Totally overrated baby products Becoming a mom for the first time is beyond exciting. If you are anything like me you probably want to go and buy all the things your newborn will need right away. You might check the internet on must buy lists for a new baby, how many clothes a new baby … Most useless baby items – these products are a waste of money Read More » ...

Maternity and family leave after baby If you are a California resident and pregnant you might be thrilled to hear that you can actually get paid maternity and family leave. Your partner can take family leave too. This was such a huge stress relief when I had my baby not to have to go back … Paid maternity leave in California – How do you get it and for how long? Read More » ...

Names for both genders starting with D If you are looking for a great name for your baby that involves the letter D as the first letter – look no further. This list of baby names for girls and boys will help you find the perfect name. ...

Stripping the membrane Many pregnant women – myself included – are getting restless towards the end of the pregnancy. You just finally want that baby out. With the baby getting bigger every day there is no room anymore and you are probably getting uncomfortable. I tried every “trick” to get into labor…but nothing worked. There … Membrane sweep – the easy labor starter, or not? Read More » ...

Great ideas for gender reveals The day you find out what gender your baby will have is definitely one of the very special days in a pregnant woman’s life. But how do you reveal the sex of the baby in a creative way without the overly used practices everyone else does? These great ideas for … The perfect gender reveal – Ideas to lift the secret Read More » ...

Babies are the most precious gift But finding the perfect name for your new baby can be a very long and tiring process. Maybe you already have the perfect name in mind or maybe you are completely clueless? Either way – this list of beautiful baby names starting with A will help you out. Let’s … Baby names starting with “A” Read More » ...

Names for both genders Are you a pregnant women that doesn’t know the gender of your baby yet? Are you just gonna let it be a surprise until birth? Either way – it can be hard to find the perfect name for your baby if you do not know the gender. Or maybe you just … Gender neutral baby names Read More » ...

Announce your pregnancy the creative way Looking for ways to announce pregnancy? We made a list of some fun ways to announce pregnancy to your partner, family, friends, and the rest of the world! Read the full post for more details. Pregnancy is such an exciting time, and announcing it to your loved ones is … 10 ways to announce your pregnancy Read More » ...

Finding the perfect name can be a struggle I always find it harder to choose a really nice name for boys than girl names. Several moms I know have or had the same problem. It can take a while for you to find the perfect name for your new baby boy. If I would get … Unique names for boys Read More » ...

Breastfeeding is the best way to nurture your baby There are many questions about Breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is the natural way to feed our baby. It gives your baby all the important nutrients and is the only source of food your baby needs for at least the first six months of your baby’s life. There are … 9 Questions about breastfeeding Read More » ...

Names for girls that are rare? Once you find out that you are expecting a girl or even once you are pregnant you are probably going to start to think about names for your beautiful new addition to the family. Little Baby girls are truly a special gift and daddy’s biggest joy in the world. … Unique Baby Girl Names Read More » ...

How can you save money on groceries? Groceries is one of the products every person needs to buy several times a month. So why not get some money back while you are buying products you were gonna buy anyway? All you need is your phone with Camera and the receipt. YES, it is that easy! ...

Finding the perfect baby carrier that works for you can be a nerve-wrecking process. You may find many pages that claim to have found the BEST Baby Carrier but is it really?Take a look at what my research has uncovered about the best baby carrier on the market. Links are affiliate links. We may get … What Baby Carrier is the best? Read More » ...

Epidural or natural? Getting an epidural or not during labor is a tough choice that every pregnant woman has to face. Some know right away they definitely want one and some may say they would never even consider getting one.  If you ask other moms for their opinion you will probably end up with 1000 … Should I get an Epidural or go natural? Read More » ...

Amazon is an amazing place to shop and you can literally find anything. They regularly have great deals on products including baby products. In this blog post, I will post the best deals I can find at the time of the post. These deals can always run out without notice but I am doing my … Great deals on baby and toddler products on Amazon Read More » ...

Swaddling your baby is so beneficial You may have heard that swaddling your baby is a good thing but how do you actually do it? These step by step instructions with video and photo show you exactly how to swaddle your baby the easy way. (I don’t have a newborn anymore so I used my … How to swaddle your baby – with video tutorial Read More » ...

Funny pregnancy stories will probably happen to most of us. Raging with hormones and constant changes our body is going through a lot during the pregnancy and it can take the smallest things to crush the whole world of a pregnant woman. They are usually things that would never concern us when we are not … Moms tell their funny pregnancy stories Read More » ...

Breastfeeding made easy for new moms I hope this article can give you a good idea about how to start breastfeeding. Please excuse the drawings – I did them myself. Breastfeeding is the most natural way to feed your Baby. No formula in this world can give your baby the same valuable nutrition. You always … Have an easy Start with Breastfeeding Read More » ...

Attention mamas – Carter’s has their twice a year huge sale going on with everything up to 80% off. I saw the prices are starting at $2.39. This is the perfect time to stock up on clothes or already buy a size bigger for your little one. There are affiliate links in this post, meaning, … Carter‘s huge sale up to 80% off Read More » ...

These breastfeeding must-haves are essential to make life so much easier for you as a breastfeeding mom. You can never predict when your newborn will be hungry again and you will spend a lot of time feeding your newborn. These must-haves will make it easier for you. If you don’t already have it I highly … Breastfeeding must-haves that make your life easier Read More » ...

There is an overwhelming amount of websites with baby products and products for a parent or moms out there. I was searching through the internet and decided to share some of the best websites for parent and baby I stumbled upon with you. There are affiliate links in this post, meaning, at no additional cost … 6 great websites for parent and baby Read More » ...

Baby names and trends are constantly changing. Trend factors include the royal family, TV shows and the tendency to choose shorter names. Following you can find the most popular baby names. Choosing a Baby name is a very big commitment. Your Child will have this name literally for his or her whole life. So you … 100 Most popular Baby Names Read More » ...

There are many discomforts during the whole length of the pregnancy. This article concentrates on the discomforts during the last trimester. ...

What is the cost of childbirth in the USA? As a foreigner myself this whole topic still baffles me to this day. In general the cost of healthcare services in the USA are so much higher than many other countries. In many European countries you can give birth without any cost to you at all. … Cost of childbirth in the USA Read More » ...

Pregnancy is one of the greatest things Once you find out about your pregnancy you might have a lot of questions in your head. Here are 10 common questions about pregnancy with detailed answers. ...

It is really difficult to find an actual good gift for a Baby shower. Depending on how good you know the person you might not want to spend that much for a big-ticket item like a stroller or crib. A lot of people gift clothes which is a great thing because you will need a … 10 cute baby shower gift ideas Read More » ...

The best part of pregnancy Every woman experiences pregnancy different. It is never the same even if you already have children. Most women will agree that the second trimester is the best part of pregnancy. I agree, i had so much energy and even traveled overseas while the belly slowly started to get bigger. But … Discomforts during the second trimester Read More » ...

The first part of pregnancy Even if there is nothing to see from the outside yet – Inside your body there is so much going on right now. You probably just found out about your pregnancy and over the moon excited. Your Body is creating new life – I mean how unbelievable amazing is that? … Discomforts during the first trimester Read More » ...

Do you need a small Gift idea for a baby? Baby shower coming up? Still looking for a stocking stuffer?Just missing a small addition to a Birthday Gift? Check out these cute ideas for Baby gifts: (prices are subject to change and won’t be displayed here, to see the current price click on the picture) ...

Keeping your baby safe while driving in the car A lot new parents don’t strap their baby in properly. Everyone with a kid should educate themselves properly about car seat safety. This can be a big issue in case of a crash. Worst case scenario your baby could end up being fatally injured. ...

What products should you have on your baby registry? So many products for Babies, so many choices – what are really good buys? Find out what are great finds to add to your baby registry.** This list will constantly be updated** Don’t forget to open a registry on Amazon , BuybuyBaby and Target – see … Great finds to add to your baby registry Read More » ...

What do you really need in your hospital bag? Once it is getting close to giving birth you are thinking about what to actually put in your hospital bag for you and the newborn baby. For weeks I thought about what to bring to the hospital with me, looked for all kinds of checklists what … Hospital Bag – do i really need all of this? Read More » ...

Who doesn’t like Baby Freebies? Find out where to get all the Free products for your Baby. All freebies covered here are actually free. There are no “oh this is free but you have to pay 15$ shipping” freebies. Make sure to grab your free Baby registry checklist here. ...

Must haves for your nursery There are so many products out there that you can buy for your most valuable new addition to the family but do you really need all of them? There are good baby basics parents should have. There are essentials that every new parent should have and stuff you don’t need. … Nursery must-haves for new parents Read More » ...