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As more people shop online, finding stores that sell high-quality baby gear and have a friendly, knowledgeable staff team seems to be getting harder to find in today’s world. I know firsthand that navigating endless information and reviews on baby products and toys can be a huge time-suck. For parents that want to purchase the […]

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Before I start this post, I just want to include a disclaimer that I will support you no matter how you choose to feed your baby. There’s nothing wrong with formula-feeding if that’s what works for your family. That said, I know breastfeeding poses a different set of challenges. I chose to breastfeed my own […]

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As parents, we all know how important it is to keep our kids healthy, but it can be really hard to find the “right” pediatrician when there are literally hundreds to choose from in the area. In this blog post, I’ll introduce you to the most highly-rated pediatricians in Boston and the surrounding areas. Here […]

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What You Should Know About Home Birth in Massachusetts Considering having a home birth in Massachusetts? I’ve got your back! This guide is not exhaustive, but it should help you start your search for Massachusetts home birth midwives if you’re looking for one. Before I get into it, though, I need to let you know […]

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  Hiring a doula for the births of my children was one of the best decisions I made, and I’d highly recommend it to any of my maternity clients (but we’ll get to that shortly). Since I know that many of my clients are considering whether or not to hire a doula and/or looking for […]

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Pregnancy is an experience unlike any other. For months, you get to know your baby without ever really getting to see their precious face. Over this time, you constantly ask questions and prepare yourself for what lies ahead. Will you be able to stick to your birth plan? Are you equipped for the postpartum phase? […]

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There are a lot of kids’ toys that should come with an attached bottle of migraine medicine for parents. For whatever reason, toy manufacturers have decided the best toys are the ones that make the loudest noises possible. And while these toys are annoying enough during the day, just wait until the middle of the […]

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Babies don’t keep. From those brand-new smiles to the first few steps, that first year of childhood flies by. And while it’s thrilling to go from milestone to milestone, it can be tricky to handle the constant turnover of clothing and gear. Pajamas go from swallowing your baby to being a little too snug in […]

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Pregnancy is an exciting time filled with rapid change and growth. There are apps devoted to showing you the size of your baby by comparing them to anything from fruits to French bakery products. They don’t tell you how hard it can be for your body to go from carrying un petit macaron to un […]

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