Author: Susie Dixon

Onya Baby’s Pure Baby Carrier

I had the chance to try out Onya Baby’s new Pure Baby Carrier ($129) for review. I currently own a couple different carriers, but am looking for something newer that has better back support. I am currently pregnant, and I have a 2-year-old who likes to be held and carried....

SoftTiles Play Mat

By Susie Dixon

I was in the market for a carpet for my toddler’s bedroom, when I came across the SoftTiles Play Mat sets. I thought, “What a cute and affordable idea for a kid’s bedroom!” So naturally, I jumped at the chance to test drive this product. The company was generous enough...

Managing Pregnancy Discomfort: Prenatal Massage
Prenatal Massage is a natural way to help relieve common pregnancy discomforts you may be experiencing during the next nine months. So, what is the difference between a prenatal massage and a regular massage? Can you have a prenatal massage at any point during your pregnancy? And what can you expect to take place during…
Seeking Support: Miscarriage and Infant Loss
Having a miscarriage or an early infant loss can be isolating and emotionally difficult for a family. How can you reach out and get the support you need? How do pregnant women and their partners process these experiences differently? If this happens to someone you love, what are some helpful ways to show your support…
What to Expect When Your Water Breaks
Your water breaks. What do you do now? It's not always as dramatic as the movies make it out to be, but you should still be prepared. What can your amniotic fluid tell you about your baby? Why are babies usually delivered shortly after a mother's water breaks? And what does T.A.C.O. have to do…
Delayed Cord Clamping After Childbirth
There are many decisions to make when it comes to the birth of your baby, including whether to cut the umbilical cord right away or to delay cord clamping. What are the benefits as well as concerns of delaying the clamping and cutting of your baby's umbilical cord? Is it an option for childbirth options…