Looking for a car seat to last from the trip home to the hospital until the seatbelt years? The Graco Milestone All-in-1 Car Seat is your new best friend. This do-it-all car seat works for rear-facing and forward-facing and has a highback booster for children 3 and up. Only needing to buy one car seat? Where do we sign up?

What are the most important skills your child will learn in the first few years of school? The answers may surprise you. Recent studies show that social and emotional skills demonstrating in a peer group act as predictors of long-term success. Children who demonstrate helpfulness and compassion at a young age have been observed as more successful in a follow-up

Abstract: The journey from milk to solid food is long and often highly experimental. Mrs. Oatmeal from HelloBee shares her experiences with her daughter and how they got to where they are now, eating three meals a day and snacking readily at 23 months. Mrs. Oatmeal began experimenting with rice cereal at the recommendation of the pediatrician and figured out

Does it ever get hectic in your kitchen while you’re prepping dinner and your kids want to play? This post from HelloBee lists nine ways to keep your kids engaged and happy while you prepare meals. These strategies will help them feel involved while keeping them entertained. Give your little one some vegetables to transfer to a cookie sheet for

Have you ever felt like being the mother of a baby or toddler can be a little ironic? One mom shares some great stories of irony on the Pregnant Chicken blog. You find yourself hoping for a few quiet minutes or for your child to sleep in to give you extra time, but then you worry like crazy about why

Do you love to support small businesses? These six creative moms brought their ideas to life and now run small businesses that sell products for mom and baby. Whether you’re looking for a chic diaper bag, a baby wrap, or all natural bath products, they’ve got you covered. Who knows more about what moms need than moms? What are your

Are you looking for a fun way to announce your big news to everyone? Chalkboards have become very popular in baby and wedding announcements as well as home decor. You could always get your own chalkboard and materials at a craft store and go to town, or you could order online from places such as Etsy. You won’t believe how

Staying active during your pregnancy is great for you and your baby. Sometimes, however, it might be difficult for one reason or another. Here are 6 workout hurdles that you may encounter during pregnancy and how to get past them. Don’t let morning sickness or the constant need to pee stand in your way. All you need is a little

Who decided that pregnancy nausea and vomiting would be called ‘morning sickness’ when it can hit at any time, and for any reason? Often, the sickness is the result of an increased sensitivity in smell and taste, but plenty of other things can trigger it. One mom reports sickness after reading the word ‘raisins.’ Another got sick after poking a

The idea of making your own baby food at home may seem daunting at first, but a little preparation will go a long way. All you need to do is steam the produce, chop it up, and blend until the desired consistency is achieved. You can make it in bulk and store in glass jars in the refrigerator or use