Best Toys for 3 Month Old Babies: Aligned to Milestones

When your baby turns 3 months old, it’s a perfect time to think about what toys will aid their development.  Hand-eye coordination is developing rapidly, as well as the ability to recognize objects and people.  Your baby may start turning to you and babbling when he hears you talk! One of the sweetest milestones during this age range, as they… Read More

A Simple & Promising 9-12 Month Baby Schedule for a Happy Baby

Simple 9-12 month baby schedule to learn the right amount of sleep, activity ideas and developmental milestones needed for the happiest baby routine.

The 9-12 month baby age is exciting!  Between 6-9 months you started seeing more of their personality and it keeps getting better. Also, many babies that had trouble sleeping through the night start at 9 months.  The days can be slow but the years are fast, and it’s probably really crazy to think, but you almost have a one year… Read More

6-9 Month Baby Schedule and Sample Activities

A 6-9 month baby schedule with key developmental milestones, sample activity ideas, the best educational toys and printable sample schedule!

This is truly one of my favorite ages of the first year.   The 6-9 month baby schedule is fun because it’s similar to 3-6 in terms of how many naps, so you’ve already developed a rhythm that can just be continued, which is the essence of a working routine. And your baby becomes more mobile and social- it’s a… Read More

3-6 Month Baby Activities and Sample Schedule!

Everything you need to create a 3-6 month baby schedule! Includes milestones, activities and toys for this age, and a free sample schedule to download.

Don’t get me wrong, there are many things I love about having a newborn.  The excitement of a new baby in your home, the endless cuddling and bonding time, and seeing them smile for the first time. Priceless.  It may not be a surprise to you, since I’ve written a whole series on routines, that I love a well scheduled… Read More

Get a Simple Newborn Baby Schedule

Get a simple newborn baby schedule or newborn baby routine that is easy to follow and helps promote great sleepers! Includes free sample newborn schedule.

If you have a newborn baby, you are probably reading this in a sleepy daze.  There is a lot going on right now, and you may be wondering if there is a way to get some order to this new and amazing (but exhausting) life you’ve brought home. And there is!  The first few months are the most varied in… Read More

Why You Need a Routine (with Sample Baby Schedule Printables)

Creating a baby routine is essential. What is a sample baby schedule for a 6 month old? Or one year old? Read all about schedules from newborn to 2 years.

I searched constantly about what activities to do with my babies and how to schedule their days. Constantly because I would search again at every new month, from newborns to 6 months and so forth. And I still do as we get to new milestones and changes, the next one being preschool!  I’m nowhere near Type A, but routines work wonders… Read More

Make a Great Toddler Baby Schedule that Works for You!

A routine or schedule isn’t a regimented, strict schedule for every minute of your day.  It won’t make your life mundane or boring.  Actually having a routine will help you NOT have to plan every single minute, because your organization helps free up some time.  It also contributes to being a happier stay at home mom when your day has… Read More

How to Learn the Most about your Baby’s Sleep

Keeping a baby sleep log or tracking your baby's sleep can help you see patterns and trends to improve their sleep schedule! Journaling your baby's sleep with notes can help you learn a lot over 1-2 weeks than can transform your baby's sleep for the better!

There’s so much to think about and consider when taking care of a baby. Whenever you can use a simple system that helps the day to day, it is very appreciated!  Keeping a baby sleep log is a great way to track how your baby is sleeping.  You don’t have to wait until there are “problems”.  Using it right away… Read More

Newborn Sleep Training & The Most Important Tip for Good Sleep

Newborn baby sleep training

First things first. There are no universally right or wrong ways to raise kids, or to sleep train kids.  After I had my first son Miles, and he only wanted to sleep by being held- I became really passionate about sleep.  In a really dorky, read too many books on newborn sleep training, kind of way.  After some knowledge coupled… Read More

Things that are Better & Easier with the Second Baby

Some things ARE easier with more kids! The anticipation of the second baby does bring a whole new set of worries that did not exist the first time. We just got used to taking care of one baby, how are we supposed to take care of two??!! How can I give the second baby enough attention? Will my toddler be… Read More