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Reflexology to Speed Labor Along: The 8 Foot Points We Swear By
Reflexology to Speed Labor Along: The 8 Foot Points We Swear By
We recently posted a reel about reflexology points for nudging labor along, and it took off. 10 weeks ago I gave birth to my third, and my husband Brian used these pressure points on me, and just like my last...
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When can a baby face forward in a car seat?
When can a baby face forward in a car seat?
Keep them rear-facing until they outgrow the seat, not before. HealthyChildren.org is unambiguous: keep children rear-facing as long as possible, until they reach the highest weight or height their seat allows. We're with them on this, fully. The forward-facing minimum...
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Everything a Crunchy Mom Will Need Postpartum
Everything a Crunchy Mom Will Need Postpartum

Postpartum Essentials: A Crunchy Mom of Three's Recovery Checklist

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Nuna RAVA Next vs UPPAbaby Rove: Which Convertible Car Seat Is Right for You?
Nuna RAVA Next vs UPPAbaby Rove: Which Convertible Car Seat Is Right for You?
Choose the RAVA Next for newborns; the Rove costs less and suits older babies. The Nuna RAVA Next and UPPAbaby Rove are both premium convertible car seats we carry, and on paper they look almost the same: each rear-faces to...
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Nuna PIPA Aire vs RX vs Aire RX: Which Infant Car Seat Is Right for You?
Nuna PIPA Aire vs RX vs Aire RX: Which Infant Car Seat Is Right for You?
Aire is lightest and cheapest; RX adds extra stability; Aire RX combines both. All three are Nuna's PIPA infant car seats, which feature a clip-in bucket seat that snaps onto a base in your car, or onto a compatible stroller,...
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Nuna RAVA vs EXEC vs REVV: Which Convertible Car Seat Is Right for You?
Nuna RAVA vs EXEC vs REVV: Which Convertible Car Seat Is Right for You?
Choose the RAVA next for value, EXEC next for the longest use, REVV maxx for the easiest loading. Nuna doesn’t compromise on safety or materials. You see that in all three of its convertibles: the RAVA next, EXEC next, and...
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How long is a car seat good for?
How long is a car seat good for?
Car seats are good for 6-10 years; check the stamp. Most parents only wonder about this when a hand-me-down shows up or a seat's been sitting in the garage, so here's how to check, and why the date matters. When...
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What to Pack for Traveling with Kids
What to Pack for Traveling with Kids
The Ultimate Guide to Traveling with Kids: Essential Gear and Pro Airport Hacks With summer just around the corner, you might be daydreaming of that first (or second) family vacation to celebrate the season and take some much needed R&R....
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Best Non-Toxic Sunscreen: Top-Rated Brands for 2026
Best Non-Toxic Sunscreen: Top-Rated Brands for 2026
Best Non-Toxic Sunscreen: Top-Rated Brands for 2026 When you’re headed to the beach, park or anywhere outdoors, you may be concerned about sun exposure and getting burned. You may have heard that there are a lot of toxic chemicals in...
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Home Birth Preparation
Home Birth Preparation
What You Need to Prepare For a Blissful Home Birth Welcome and thanks for being here! After two births—one starting at home and ending in a hospital transfer, and the other a completely unintended unassisted home birth (midwife didn't make...
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The Most Overlooked Part of Nursery Prep: Your Pelvic Floor
The Most Overlooked Part of Nursery Prep: Your Pelvic Floor
When you’re expecting your first baby, “preparing” suddenly becomes a full-time job. You’re researching cribs, scrolling through stroller reviews, comparing baby monitors, and making sure your nursery is as safe and cozy as possible. While you’re planning for your baby’s...
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Added Fire Retardants in Car Seats: Exposing Popular Brands
Added Fire Retardants in Car Seats: Exposing Popular Brands
With a heavy heart, I am here to share information that most parents most likely do not want to hear.  The parents who went out of their way to source a car seat 100% free of harmful fire retardant chemicals...
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