Emily Westbrooks
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15 Baby Names Based On Stars & Constellations For The Twinkle Of Your Eye
Doesn't it seem like naming kids is more difficult now than in decades past? It has to be popular, but not too popular, unique but not too wacky. But you'll also want it to sound right with your last name and you can't really have a friend whose kid … → Read More
5 Smelly Baby Feet Remedies, Because There's Nothing Cute About That Odor
Every mom on the planet thinks that their baby is going to smell like heaven from the minute they're born and throughout their first year. Literally heaven. You can't imagine them smelling like anything other than that new baby smell. I got a reality… → Read More
10 Rear-Facing Car Seats For Toddlers With The Best Amazon Reviews
Remember when we used to turn babies around in their car seats when they hit their first birthdays? It was a milestone, much like their first bite of sugary cake. Now, the American Association of Pediatrics suggests we keep our toddlers rear-facing u… → Read More
Why Do Toddlers Have Bad Breath? The Answer Isn't Just "Because, Toddlers"
Being a parent means, for better or worse, becoming accustomed to some less-than-pleasant smells. And if you're used to the sweet smell of your baby's breath, stinky toddler breath can as distressing as it is unpleasant. Before you panic, though, and… → Read More
How Many Toys Should A Baby Have? Science Explains
In your baby's first months, the last thing on your mind is how many toys he or she should have. You're dealing with more diapers and feedings than you've ever thought possible, and you're doing it on less sleep than should be physically feasible. Bu… → Read More
Here's How Many Toys Your Toddler Should Have, According To Science
Once you come out of the sleep-deprived haze of the first few weeks of parenting when all your baby does is sleep and eat, toys become a big deal. You start to realize that they're not just for fun (for you to play with your kid with). They're actual… → Read More
How Can Chiropractors Help Babies? 5 Surprising Reasons To Schedule A Visit With The Specialist
A friend recently shared with me that her 1-year-old son needed tubes in his ears because he had chronic ear infections, but that they were going to try the chiropractor first. We were all pleasantly surprised when, lo and behold, one chiropractic vi… → Read More
How To Potty Train In 2 Days, Because You're Feeling Brave
Just when you think your kid is about ready to potty train, that is exactly the time when you'll find your schedule fills up with events, a few flights and a very long drive. The thing about potty training is that being out and about complicates thin… → Read More
Toys That Poop: Pooparoos Are The Newest, Cutest Must-Have Pooping Toy For Kids
I never feel more like an adult than when a new, bizarre cult toy comes out on the market. Some adults live for kids' toys, but I'm usually left with a slightly puzzled look on my face, wondering how on earth kids could play with things like Fingerli… → Read More
7 Weird But Common Pregnancy Dreams, & The Meanings Behind Them
There's a lot of weird stuff that happens while you're awake during pregnancy, but did you know there's also some pretty weird stuff that goes on while you're supposed to be getting a break and resting up? In addition to (and in fact, sometimes cause… → Read More
5 Signs Your Toddler Is Hungry, Not Tired, Because It's Easy To Confuse The Two
Very few parents would dispute that toddlers can be difficult to read. While they might be able to communicate more than they did as babies, many of them still aren't able to use the exact words necessary to get their point across, and they definitel… → Read More
10 Fun Things To Do With Your Kid Before They Start School & Grow Up Way Too Fast
Your child starting school is a momentous occasion in your life and your kid's. It can be emotional to send them out into the world, and as the day gets closer, you'll probably panic that you haven't squeezed in quite enough one-on-one time with your… → Read More
10 Instant Pot Recipes Your Kids Will Love, & You Will, Too
If kitchen gadgets are your thing, you've definitely heard of the Instant Pot, which is probably the hottest cooking appliance right now. It's got all the fancy settings and buttons of a slow cooker — and more — but it's fast and that's probably beca… → Read More
Are Essential Oils Safe For Babies? They Can Be Very Dangerous If Used Improperly
Essential oils used to be what you might find in your hippie aunt's medicine cabinet when you were looking for cough medicine, but as parents strive to find cleaner, less chemical-filled options to help prevent sickness, promote concentration, help t… → Read More
Can You Return An Expired Car Seat? It's Not Your Run-Of-The-Mill Purchase
If you've been a parent for more than six months, you probably have baby gear stashed in the top of your closet or attic or storage or, well, you get the idea. For some of us, it stays there until another baby needs it, or until it's time for a sprin… → Read More
9 Things Every Grown-Ass Man Should Know Before Having A Baby
I will be the first to tell you that I didn't actually know that much about having a baby before I had a baby. I knew about babies, sure, but there were a lot of parenting specifics I was completely clueless about before my partner and I found out ou… → Read More
When Does Milk Supply Come In After Birth? Here's What Breastfeeding Moms Should Know
When you're preparing for something as mentally and physically exhausting as labor and delivery, there are a few things that can pretty easily sneak right by you. I mean, a little oversight is understandable when you're focusing on how in the… → Read More
Here's *Exactly* How A C-Section Will Change Your Stomach, According To Experts
The postpartum stomach is as wondrous as it is debated. For the most part, it's the area doing all the growing during those 40 weeks (more or less) of pregnancy, and it's somehow capable of shrinking back to it's pre-pregnancy size once you give birt… → Read More
8 Things Only The Best Mother-In-Laws Do When Their Daughter-In-Law Has A Baby
I lucked out when it comes to mother-in-laws, my friends. I mean, we all know that draw is sort of a crap shoot. It can go well or it can go very, very poorly. But I am very content with my lot in the mother-in-law world. I just wish she lived closer… → Read More
8 Things A New Mom Really Means When She Says "I'm Tired"
Today, my son turned 1-month-old. His first month of life flew by, but it's also made me realize how ridiculously tired I am. Whether you're a new mom or you've been at the parenting game for a while, I have a feeling you know exactly what kind of ti… → Read More