If you’re planning on flying with a toddler, you might be freaking out. You’ve probably seen a multitude of horror stories about toddlers on airplanes. Maybe you’ve been stuck behind a screaming baby on a flight or a melting down preschooler, and the fear is creeping in. Flying with a toddler can be daunting. 1-3 year olds are even challenging when they’re in their element! Taking them out of their routines can be like putting … Read More
Meal times with a baby can be chaotic. And I’m not talking about actually feeding the baby. I’m talking about the parent just trying to put fork to their mouth. Because when you’ve got a baby demanding your attention (read: to be held), it makes eating impossible. Enter: The baby bouncer. Yup, those things are epic at entertaining a baby. These are also excellent for catching a minute to take a shower, or just put … Read More
I’m pregnant! As I write this, I’m almost six weeks pregnant with our second child. Our first, Poppy, is 2.5 years old and this pregnancy is not a surprise — though, just like with Poppy, it’s a surprise how early it happened! I found out I was pregnant in the middle of this week. I was at my co-working space preparing for Black Friday and all at once, I felt nauseous, cramping and breast pain… … Read More
Accidents happen. Even when traveling with babies… Here’s our story of a medical emergency involving our 6 month old. Our commercial flight headed to Aruba, with hundreds of people on board, almost turned around shortly after takeoff. Emergency medical services both back in Toronto and Aruba were put on standby. An off-duty fire and rescue officer and US insured doctor we’re assessing our “little” screaming situation. They’re we relaying information through airplane staff to medical … Read More
Your family loves enjoying the outdoors, but the snow’s coming down and you’ve got a toddler. It looks like you’re stuck inside, right? Nope! You can and should get your toddler outside, even when it’s snowing. While your adventures may look different during the cold weather, you can still trek across some pretty amazing trails, even with your little one in tow. Yes, you can go snowshoeing with toddlers! Read on for an ultimate guide … Read More
Kids aren’t kidding when they say they need a snack—all that growing is hungry work. Giving your child healthy snacks to munch on between meals is a great way to prevent hunger-induced meltdowns and fill in nutritional gaps. But finding ready-to-go healthy toddler snacks is no picnic. Most pre-packaged kids’ snacks are laden with cleverly disguised sugars and empty calories. If you’re passionate about fueling your child’s body with healthy, nutritious foods, but don’t have … Read More
