Last year LILLEbaby released the Essentials baby carrier - a budget friendly simple carrier great for toddlers and quick ups and downs. This year they have expanded the Essentials baby carrier line by adding lots of fabulous new prints, an all seasons option, and an infant insert for wearing smaller babies! This is the same Essentials carrier that was released last year but now there are … [Read more...]
LILLEbaby Essentials Baby Carrier Review + LILLEbaby Carrier Comparison Chart!
I am so excited to announce that LILLEbaby is expanding their carrier line! Today they announced not only a new print, but also a completely NEW carrier – the LILLEbaby Essentials carrier. As a LILLEbaby ambassador I have had the amazing opportunity to review this carrier, use it, wear it, and fall in love with it before it was released today! Wait a minute. Let me back track a second so … [Read more...]
Letting Go Isn’t As Easy As It Sounds
A few weeks ago I was blindsided by a huge unexpected wave of emotion that ended with me doing an ugly cry in the parking lot of my son's summer camp. I suddenly realized I was inches away from a huge roots and wings moment in parenting. I'm sending my son off to kindergarten! I'm trusting others to help guide him and teach him. I'm saying one more goodbye to add to the pile of those life moments … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding Deacon: Our 17 Month Struggle & Sudden Weaning
Disclaimer: I hate that I feel the need to put this here, but I do, so I will. This is MY story and journey through breastfeeding my second child. Seeing as baby D is still pretty non-verbal I can't really get his side of the story, but I'm sure he'd say he liked the comfort and nourishment of my milk until he was ready to be done. I truly am so happy to have gone as long as we did, but I'm … [Read more...]
Boba 4G Baby Carrier Review
When I am looking at a baby carrier, I want one that is functional, safe and that will grow with my child. Buying a carrier can be an investment that will make your life easier, but it can be so much more than that too. Babywearing can help parents accomplish daily tasks as well as bond with baby. I will start by telling you that until now, I have only ever had an Ergo, but I didn't start … [Read more...]