Mommy's little helper.
Glow baby, glow! Lil ones often need a helping hand to make it through the night. Night lights fend off scary monsters and stuffed animals provide middle of the night comfort so it is no surprise that companies are combining the two. Plush night lights add some glow to dark nights but are soft enough to share a pillow with sleepy Read more
Shed a light – a dim one – on middle of the night feedings. Any parent that has ever checked on her sleeping tot only to wake her as soon as the light turned on can appreciate the benefits of a night-light. While some mamas use electronic gadgets to provide the right amount of light, the natural instinct to flip the switch often wins. The Gro-light attaches directly to your overhead light to Read more
Good night. Sleep tight. Don't let the bed bugs bite. MOM! Please turn on the light! When youngsters have a tough time getting shut-eye in a pitch black room, they will appreciate a lil light being shed on them. Save some tears and energy by keeping the overhead switch off and introducing one of these luminous friends to your tot. Read more
When things go bump in the night, arm your wee one with a handy tool to ward them off. The Candela Candeloo Nightlight Set ($40) is a safe, portable, and reusable light set perfect for a babe's bedside stand. The modern and colorful lamps are lightweight, easily turned on with a touch of a button, and they don't get hot, so lil sleepy hands can tote them along on late night trips to the bathroom Read more
Every child seems to go through a phase where he or she is afraid of the dark and restless before bedtime. There is often little a parent can do aside from creating a comfortable, cozy and calming bed space and reassuring lil ones there is no real "Boogie" man. Of course, shining a little light on the subject always helps. I adore the Star Egg nightlight ($140), because it's pleasing to adult Read more
It's amazing just how much stuff a person as tiny as a newborn baby needs. But as anyone who's gone through it before can tell you, babies are high-maintenance little people! If you're lucky enough to have friends and family who want to gift the new addition, they'll likely be looking to rely on your registry. Consider registering at a larger, all-inclusive baby store, like Giggle or Buy Buy Read more
We're excited to share this post from our partners at BabyCenter! Every week, we will be bringing you the best parenting and lifestyle stories from the experts at BabyCenter, including this post from Heather & Whitney about avoiding bad playdates. Last night I was out having drinks with a mom friend who posed a difficult situation to me. She said she felt almost bullied by the mother of a Read more
The Summer is winding down, and while you may have been lax about a bedtime routine during vacation and Summer camp, it's important to reestablish a strict bedtime routine to help your kids develop a stable internal clock. Most kids need between 10-12 hours of sleep. Set a strict bedtime for your kids, and save enough time beforehand to help them wind down. Share with us what helps you get your Read more
Although I was definitely a nyctophobic child (who insisted on sleeping with a nightlight), my love for animals started even at that age. But since I know not everyone loves kitties, puppies, and other pets as much as I do, I've picked fears of common creatures seen as pets for this quiz. Do you know the words or feel the fears yourself? Test yourself — you may just learn something new! Take Read more
