Love my kid. Hate parenting.
So, yeah… doctor Harvey Karp’s “5 S” strategy is old news to seasoned parents. After all, his film “The Happiest Baby on the Block” came out in 1993, and his book followed 10 years later. But his methods for soothing babies — outlined in a kick-ass 90s low-def video, complete with big bangs and period-specific upholstery! — still ring true in 2019. And for good reason… the Happiest Baby on the Block 5 S’s work like a frikkin’ charm….
There are just a handful of baby products we consider to be game changers since we became parents, and a hook on highchair is one of them (our kiddie hiking carrier, off-road stroller, and lightweight travel system also top our list of must haves!). Ours goes everywhere with us – on vacation, to restaurants that…
Ever since Fisher Price’s Rock ‘n Play sleepers were recalled, the internet has been ablaze with controversy – comments run the gamut of good, bad and suuuuper ugly. Aside from that, it’s also been ablaze with frantic parents trying to find alternative options. I understand why. Our Rock ‘n Play sleeper was a literal lifesaver…
All it took was me stepping into my first maternity store to buy two shirts, and the pregnancy gods knew. I don’t know how it happened, ‘cause I sure don’t remember signing up for anything at checkout… but within a matter of days, my mailbox at home was inundated with pregnancy advertisements, free samples, coupons,…
Well, if I’m gonna do this thing, might as well embrace it, right? The thought didn’t occur to me, until I was about 25 weeks in, that we should maybe do a bump photoshoot. After all, this was the one and only time I was gonna be in this situation (fingers crossed!)… Wouldn’t I want…
Thanks for commiserating with me! Come back soon for more whiney rants about this whole parental responsibility thing!
