Starting a family can be the most thrilling time in your life, but with it can come a whole lot of hard work and planning. From making sure you have enough funds to cover the income drop when you’re on maternity leave to baby proofing your home, there are several financial considerations to make. With this in mind, the money saving experts over at Jolly Good Loans have put together some top financial considerations and budget planning tips to get you ready for your newborn. Image:
5 Tips to Find the Best Crib Mattresses
Choosing the right crib mattress is one of the most important decisions you’re going to make for your baby as they spend most of their day in it. It’s where they sleep, play and, even eat sometimes. This is by no means an easy task as there are simply so many different types and brands of products in the market and it could get confusing. When it comes to crib mattresses, it’s not always clear what is good or bad. However, if you know what you should be looking for, you can make the
14 Effective Money Saving Tips for New Parents
It’s only natural to feel a little overwhelmed when welcoming a new member in the family. The first time parenting experience, constantly worrying for the little one and the added expenses can easily stress out most parents. While the rest can be chalked up to inexperience, the issue of managing money can really blindside you. As you’re caring for an extra person with special needs, you need to learn how to budget. While your parenting instincts will want to provide the best for your
5 Tips to Reduce Separation Anxiety in Babies
As a young parent, you probably can't imagine parting ways with your newborn even for a few hours. While those few first months you will be able to tend to your baby day and night,, the time will come when you will have to get back to work. After all, those diapers and formula are not going to pay for themselves. You know how hard separating from your baby will be - just imagine how hard it will be for them. However, this is quite a normal and healthy process, one that all babies go through. The
3 Things That Cause Thrush in Children
Thrush is a common symptom of an overgrowth of Candida Albicans and you would most commonly see it as oral thrush. It’s generally a white, foamy buildup on the surface of the tongue that can seem a little bit scary at first, especially if you see it in your children. It can also affect other body parts too. We don’t really think of our children dealing with these kinds of problems, but it can happen to them as easily as it can happen to the rest of us. In fact, if your children are
9 Tips for Better Sleep in 2019
Happy 2019, readers! You know what they say -- new year, new start! Is your baby or toddler still struggling to take restorative naps, or maybe having a hard time sleeping through the night? Now is the time to take action! With some effort on your part (and some help from those of us here at The Baby Sleep Site®), 2019 really can be a year of peaceful sleep for your whole family. To help you achieve that great sleep you're looking for, here are 9 tips you can use to get started on
Top 25 Sleep Resources of 2018
We know some loyal readers have been here for years (thank you!), but many of you reading right now have only been aware of The Baby Sleep Site® for a few months, weeks, or even days! To help out newer readers, we traditionally celebrate the end of the year with a roundup of our most popular articles, but this year, we're doing something even better! We've tallied the numbers, and in honor of 2018, here are our top 25 sleep resources you loved this year! Read on to learn more about our most
Lifesaving Sleep Secrets Every Parent Needs to Know
When you have a baby or toddler, getting enough sleep can seem impossible. But sleep is essential for every member of your family, including yourself. You need sleep to keep your energy levels up and your brain functioning, and your kids need sleep to be their best as well. So if your family is having a hard time getting enough sleep, here are a few tricks to improve your bedtime habits. Keep Everyone on a Consistent Schedule If you are a parent, you already know the importance of
Why Is My Baby Still Awake?
The moment your newborn arrives to your home is a moment of pure bliss. The whole family is overwhelmed with joy. They cannot wait to hold and caress the baby for a while. But all this only lasts for a little while. When the night falls, you are on you own. As months and months go by, you realize that your baby just won’t sleep through the night. You are gradually becoming a desperate, sleep-deprived parent without the energy to cope with daily challenges. Do not wait until you collapse. Learn