” …Who’s the Fairest of Them All?”

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Denise Cripps

Snow White’s evil step-mother may have needed to ask her mirror this question, but you certainly don’t. Hands-down, the fairest of them all is your baby – no matter how big and grown-up that baby becomes. But if you provide a mirror for you and your infant to gaze into together – from the very earliest months – you’ll be enchanted by the magic that will happen right before your very eyes. “Whoooo’s the Baby in the Mir-ror?” A popular place to create a diaper changing station is atop a combo dresser – also called a drawer changer, changing chest, … Continue reading →

Don’t Let Your Baby’s Crib Mattress be an Afterthought

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Denise Cripps

If you had a nickel for every minute you spent obsessing over the tiniest details of your nursery, you’d probably be rich by the time your new baby spent her first night in the crib you so agonizingly selected. But, as important as your theme or décor may seem, something you rarely think about – and probably perceive as wildly unexciting – is actually one of the most important items to think very carefully about: the mattress upon which your little prince or princess is going to dream away up to 18 hours of every day. That makes buying the … Continue reading →

The Irresistible Cuteness of Pinterest Nurseries

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Denise Cripps

Hello. My name is Denise, and I’m a Pinterest-a-holic. Okay, okay… yes, I admit it. I’m an addict. A junkie. I can’t get enough of Pinterest and a little only makes me want more. Just a drop – a single Pin – and I’m on a bender. A binge. Who cares if I’ve been happily married 14 years; I love that engagement ring, that wedding dress, that veil and vintage brooch bouquet. I’m pinning it! (We might renew our vows someday…) And who cares that I’m done having babies. I can still drool over the latest nursery trends. I have … Continue reading →

Why Your Baby is Crying and What You Can do About It

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Denise Cripps

All babies cry. This is a fact no one can change. But for the most common crying situations, what you can affect is how often your baby cries and how long the crying lasts. With just a few tips from the pros, you can learn the best proactive approaches to stop crying before it even starts, and how to calm and soothe your baby once crying has begun. The Top 10 Reasons Babies Cry: Hunger Overstimulated/Overtired Desire to be held and comforted Dirty diaper Wants more stimulation, a change of scenery or position Teething pain Upset stomach Too hot or … Continue reading →