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The Cost of a Cloth Diaper Stash

The costs begin to grow long before a baby is even born. For parents who are expecting a new baby, the initial outlay of cash for cloth diapers can seem substantial and overwhelming. Even the most expensive ordinary diapers do tend to be worth it in the end, but in the beginning those costs are daunting. What will it cost to create a cloth diaper stash? The wonderful thing about cloth diapers is that they are so diverse. You can choose cloth diapers that are handmade by artisans, with covers that are embroidered or hand painted. These will likely run … Continue reading →

Taking Care of Baby Clothes 2

All of those little baby clothes can be a job in itself, and yet there isn’t a lot of advice out there about taking care of them. I had to learn on my own what worked best for doing laundry, organizing the clothes and keeping them nice enough to hand down or sell. By the time baby number three came along, I had everything down pat. I’d like to share all of the experience with you, so you can have an easier time of it. If you missed the first post in this series, just click here. Last time I … Continue reading →

Taking Care of Baby Clothes

Did your little one get a lot of cute outfits for Christmas? I bet your are anxious to see how they look on him or her. I’ve had many years of experience with baby clothes, and I would like to share some of my favorite tips about taking care of them, from laundry to reselling them. Keep reading to learn more. When you first get new baby clothes, the first thing to do is to inspect them. Make sure that they are items that you wish your baby to wear. Drawstrings and decorations that could pull off may pose safety … Continue reading →

Getting Organized for Baby

Pregnancy is the perfect time to organize your house, especially if this is your first baby. Once the baby is born, you won’t have the time or the energy to clean out the closet in the foyer. When I was pregnant with my first baby, I had delusions of life after baby. I imagined my little princess sleeping peacefully while I organized the closets and created beautiful scrapbooks in her honor. Well, reality turned out to be nothing like I had imagined. It turned out that her naps were short and sweet. She preferred to nap in the comfort of … Continue reading →

Making Your Own Birth Announcements

Soon after your baby is born, you will want to announce his or her arrival to the world. Birth announcements are the customary way to let family and friends know about your little one’s arrival. You can make your own birth announcements on your home computer. It’s fun and will save you money. Once the baby arrives, life will get very busy. It may be months before you find the time to create the announcement. My baby is three months old and I just got his birth announcements out in the mail last week. To save time later, you can … Continue reading →

A Shopping Guide for Twins (or more) Part 2: Traveling

Traveling with twins is a tricky proposition. It is hard to lug around enough of everything for two babies. However, getting out with your twins will help you feel like a normal person again. Outings can also help calm fussy babies. Here is a list of things to think about when it comes to traveling with two in tow. Carriers When it comes to wearing two babies, I don’t recommend purchasing most carriers that are sold in stores. Many multiples are born premature and carrying is one of the best things you can do for your babies. However, most carriers … Continue reading →

A Shopping Guide for Twins (or more) Part 1: Play Time, Rest Time, and Feeding

You’d think shopping for twins would be just like shopping for one baby, only you’d get two of everything right? Everything with twins is more complicated, and shopping for them is not an exception. There is a lot more to consider, including space and the possibility that your multiples may arrive early! So here is Part 1 of a guide for all you expectant MOMS (mothers of multiples). This is practical “been-there-done-that” advice. More than a list of things you “must have”, I’d rather give you some things to think about as you’re shopping. . .or telling others what to … Continue reading →