Today I want to share Grimm’s 12 rainbow friends. Now J is still too young for this but I purchased it with intent of saving it for later. The toy is rated for ages 1+, but it actually does not pass the toilet paper…
Designing a Montessori-inspired playroom – Baby Proofing
One of the key things I wanted to keep in mind when designing baby J’s room is that I want him to be able to freely explore the room. I try my best not to limit what he can and cannot do. Remove unnecessary…
Today I want to share one of J’s first toy. If I recall correctly, I introduced this toy around the age of 5 months – when he’s starting to grasp more and teeth on toys. I like that this toy features both natural wooden…
I’ve been thinking about this room for some time now. I knew I wanted a low shelf that he can easily access but it also had to be wide enough to cover the space I wanted – which worked out to be 30” in…
Designing a Montessori-inspired playroom for baby & toddler – The Floor Bed
After nursing my son to sleep and several unsuccessful attempts to move him to the crib during his naps, I thought to myself… I think I want a floor bed. This way I can feed him and leave him be when he falls asleep.…
When I was pregnant, the plan was to exclusively breastfeed. Of course, by the time I gave birth there were a few factors that detoured me from my plan… so we had to formula feed. As a hormonal new mom, this was very frustrating…
I got into succulents about 3 years ago. They’re low maintenance and there’s so many varieties. Overall I find that they are easy to care for – as long as you have a bright window or choose varieties that can tolerate low light situations.…
Did you know: 3 in 4 Car Seats are installed incorrectly?
Ever since I became a mom, I’ve been absorbing so much more new information on how to keep my kid safe. I feel like I need share these stats as a public service announcement. The stats are alarming: 3/4 of car seats were used…
I decided to create a discovery basket for baby J when I noticed how curious he was about my diaper caddy and laundry basket. The idea also stems from the Montessori treasure basket, so I decided to take my own spin on it. Instead…
As a new mom, I want my baby to have the best. When JT was a brand new baby, we liked using the regular Pampers Swaddlers (Sesame Street version). It was absorbent, cost effective and the wetness indicator helped since we had no idea…