When you think buying for baby, you think crib. Really you don’t need to buy a crib before baby is born: co-sleeping in a bassinet or baby-proofed parent bed will be an option for a couple of months. But a crib isn’t something you want to buy on impulse. After diapers (and possibly formula and a … [Read more…]
What To Register For, What To Buy: The Complete Baby Gear Checklists
Baby showers are traditionally held around week 36, and you may have already gotten everything you’ll need for baby by then. If not, having a shower hosted on your behalf will let your friends and family help you finish any stocking up. Registering for gifts for people to shower you with … [Read more…]
Moving To a Toddler Bed
How to know when it’s time to move your child from a crib to a toddler bed Most children make the change to a “big kid bed” sometime between 18 months and 3-1/2 years of age. But there’s really no “right” time for doing it. Some parents feel pushed into making the change when their toddlers … [Read more…]