Paging Chef Kate: Make Your Own Baby Food
I’ve been mulling over the idea of making my own baby food for Bridget when the time comes, but there are so many conflicting reports about how good it actually is for our little ones. And, in fact, if you are buying organic baby food there may not be much of a difference in terms of that. … Read the rest
Crib Notes: The Rules of the Potty
Potty training has to be one of the most challenging parts of raising children. It’s messy, frustrating, and wildly different for each child. But even though every child is different, there are a few rules of thumb that can help you decide when to potty train your child, and determine how long it will take once you get started. … Read the rest
Rosie to the Rescue!: Food Tasting Challenge
In case you missed it, here is a recent post from “Rosie to the Rescue”, my blog for Parents Magazine, where I give you my favorite trick for dealing with picky eaters. Don’t miss the rest of the “Rosie to the Rescue” posts, available here.… Read the rest
Name That Baby! My Tips & Trends for 2014
Naming my fourth baby was harder than the first three. All the names on our list that we didn’t use for the first three didn’t make the cut, as somehow I felt if they hadn’t been picked the first time they weren’t as good.… Read the rest
The Making of Rosie Pope Baby: Pucker Up!
The big day is finally here – the launch of Rosie Pope Baby! I am so incredibly proud of this line of clothes available in layette, baby and toddler for boys and girls as I’ve tried to put all of my design and parenting experience into each piece, so that every single item is both adorable and functional. … Read the rest
Crib Notes: Keeping Baby Comfy and Safe When It’s Hot or Cold
We all know that a hot (or cold) baby is a fussy baby. Beyond that, keeping baby’s food and environment at the appropriate temperature is important for reducing the risk of SIDs and preventing burns. Seems easy enough…but when the little one you’re trying to keep comfy and safe can’t tell you how they feel, it’s complicates matters, to say the least!… Read the rest
Push Present Etiquette (And a FABULOUS Giveaway!)
It’s truly amazing how much the idea of the push presents has spread since the early ‘90s when we first started hearing about them. We often hear of celebrities getting lavish gifts of diamonds and bags and even cars almost before baby’s umbilical cord has even been cut (hello, Kim Kardashian and her $770,000 bauble!) But of course there are oodles of new moms across the country whose partners give them equally lovely tokens of appreciation to celebrate the birth of a new child.… Read the rest
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