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Teething Sleep Regression: How Molar Teething Turned Nights Upside Down
If you had asked me a few months ago about teething, I would’ve rolled my eyes and said, “Oh yeah, it’s rough… but we survived the first six teeth, so we’re basically veterans now.” Little did I know that the first six teeth were just the warm-up act. The teaser trailer. The introductory chapter titled “You Have No Idea What’s Coming.” Because now we’re in molar season. And molar teething sleep regression is no joke. We saw the swelling in his gums for a full week and a half
MandB
Jan 143 min read


When Did You Transition to a Big Kid Bed?
When did you transition to a big kid bed with your little one? Was it a milestone, nap dropping, age, climbing, or just survival?
MandB
Jan 123 min read


The Truth About Baby Sleep: Why Social Media Sets Unrealistic Expectations
If there’s one thing social media loves to do, it’s convince new parents that their baby should be sleeping through the night long before it’s developmentally typical. Post after post shows perfectly swaddled newborns snoozing for 10–12 hours, and it’s so easy to start wondering, Why isn’t my baby doing that? What am I doing wrong? But the truth—the real, honest truth—is that every baby is different, and sleep isn’t something you can force into a timeline. My own mom loves
MandB
Dec 1, 20254 min read


Riding the Waves of Growth Spurts: What No One Tells You
One thing I never expected as a new parent was how often I’d find myself wide awake at 2 a.m., staring at my baby and wondering, What did I do differently today? There were nights when he was so upset and uncomfortable that I questioned everything—my routine, my feeding habits, even my instincts. But eventually, after a few sleepless nights and far too many frantic Google searches, it would click: he was going through a growth spurt. And honestly? Growth spurts can feel like
MandB
Nov 24, 20253 min read


The Best Baby Clothes We’ve Bought Through Each Season
From cozy newborn pajamas to comfy outfits for crawling and walking — here’s our guide to the best baby clothes through every season. Real favorites we actually used (no fluff, just comfort + function!).
MandB
Nov 17, 20252 min read


The Fears No One Talks About Before and After Baby
Every new parents have fear when it comes to the arrival of their baby, and for some it gets even worse once they're here. I go into detail about some of my most commonly heard and dealt with fears becoming a new mom.
MandB
Nov 10, 20253 min read


Our Journey Starting Solids: How We Eased Into Real Food Without the Stress
Starting solids was one of those milestones that felt both exciting and a little nerve-wracking. I wanted to do it in a way that supported our son’s development, honored his cues, and matched the nutrition he was already getting from breast milk. Here’s how we approached it — what worked for us, what we learned, and a few tips that made the process smoother. Waiting for Readiness We waited until our little one had great head control and could sit up with support before offeri
MandB
Nov 3, 20253 min read


Balancing the Stresses of Motherhood: Learning to Let Go and Enjoy the Chaos
Balancing the Stresses of Motherhood and Learning to Let Go and Enjoy the Chaos
MandB
Oct 27, 20253 min read


How I Introduced Bottles to My Newborn (and Why It Worked for Us)
Every mom’s feeding journey looks different, and that’s perfectly okay. When my little one was about a week old, I decided to start introducing bottles — a little earlier than what most people recommend. I had my reasons, and looking back, I’m so glad I did what worked best for us. Why I Started Bottles Early In those first few days, I breastfed exclusively around the clock. But once we found our rhythm, I began offering bottles during the day and continued breastfeeding duri
MandB
Oct 22, 20253 min read


Breastfeeding for the First Time: The Honest Truth I Learned Along the Way
Breastfeeding for the first time? Here’s the honest truth about milk supply, pumping, cracked nipples, and why fed is always best — from one mom to another.
MandB
Oct 20, 20253 min read


How We Keep Our Home Clean and Safe with a New Little Human
The new ways a first time mom keeps her home clean but in a safe way for her baby.
MandB
Oct 17, 20253 min read


The Pacifier That Changed Everything: Why I Love the Ninni Co
The pacifier that made our life easier.
MandB
Oct 15, 20252 min read


Trust, Spit-Up, and Sleepless Nights: A Lesson in Ignoring the Internet (Sometimes)
A lesson we learned on not always going to the internet for help and learning from our mistakes.
MandB
Oct 13, 20252 min read


Mistakes I Made as a First-Time Mom (and What I Learned Along the Way)
Let’s be honest — no matter how many books, blogs, or Google searches you do, nothing truly prepares you for being a mom until you are ...
MandB
Oct 10, 20253 min read


Welcome to Motherhood: A First-Time Mom’s Guide to the Beautiful Chaos
Whether you’re holding your newborn for the first time or still waiting for that big moment, becoming a mom is an incredible...
MandB
Oct 7, 20252 min read


Thanks for Being Here, and Welcome!
Welcoming you to an easy going mom blog with future tips and tricks to help you with being a first time mom!
MandB
Oct 6, 20252 min read
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