When you have your second child, there’s an innate part of you that wants to go back and fix some of the “mistakes” from the first time around. Maybe … “mistakes” sounds too critical, but there’s definitely the thought that crosses your mind like, “Mmmm, I probably won’t layer her bangs again with child safety scissors.” Part of you may… Read More
E.A.S.Y Schedules Cheat Sheet: 4 Sample Baby Schedules from 4 Weeks – 1 Yr
With our second noob on the way this May, I’ve been rereading many of my parenting books with more intensity, attention and renewed trepidation. I feel like I’ve been living in the lap of luxury for the past two years with Noob Baby sleeping an average of 11 hrs at night! Did I just voluntarily sign up to sacrifice all… Read More
Consistency During the Holidays
What I’m about to say might shock you. So, brace yourself. Things have been kinda freakin crazy around here lately. I know, I know… welcome to the Holly Jolly Holidays, right? Noob Daddy is taking his vacay time now, which is awe.some! Except, it does put a little spin on our usual routine here at home. The whole I-stare-at-Noob-Baby-and-she-stares-back-at-me-who’s-gonna-blink-first-till-7-pm-cycle is… Read More
E.A.S.Y. Schedule for 4-9 Month Olds
I recently blogged about the Baby Whisperer’s E.A.S.Y. schedule for babies under 4 months of age as one option to get your noob on a reasonable routine. However, by 4 months, babies are gradually able to transition into longer wake/activity periods, as well as eat less frequently – around every 4 hours. By getting baby used to eating every 4… Read More
E.A.S.Y. Routine from the Baby Whisperer
There are so many things I wish I had known right after having Noob Baby. I remember so many people telling me to “sleep when the baby sleeps.” At the time, it sounded like a no-brainer. Well when the Noob Baby invasion was finally upon us, all wisdom and logic went out the window. I was so enamored with this… Read More