• Newborn Phase,  Sleep,  Toddler,  Travel

    The Importance of a Bedtime Routine for My Toddler

    Kids thrive on routine, so it’s no surprise that a bedtime routine would be super helpful. We have been implementing some form of a bedtime routine since Mackenzie was just a couple of months old. It has changed over time, but there has always been a routine in place. When she was just a few months old her routine looked like this: bath time, overnight diaper, pjs, swaddle, feeding, read a book, & put her down. Then it changed to this routine around 5 months old when we began sleep training: bath time (every other night), overnight diaper, pjs, sleep sack, read a book, & put her down. Currently her…

  • Toddler Snacks,  Toddler Toys,  Travel

    14 Tips for Traveling with a Toddler on a Plane

    We just took our third trip with Mackenzie, but this was the first since she’s been super mobile so we knew it would be tougher to keep her in her seat. We definitely had a lot to travel with, but somehow we made it work! Below I’m sharing all my tips to make traveling with a toddler hopefully just a little bit easier: Flying with kids is all about survival mode in my opinion. Whatever keeps them happy, as long as they are still being respectful of other travelers around you. This doesn’t mean crying because I’m sorry all kids cry & have meltdowns. It’s very different flying with a…

  • Shoes,  Spring,  Toddler,  Toddler Fashion

    Great Spring Shoes for Toddlers

    Sharing all of Kenzie’s shoes that are currently in rotation over here: Ten Little Rain Boots- if Mackenzie picked out her shoes every day, she would definitely choose to wear these! she absolutely loves wearing her rain boots & if there’s a puddle EVEN BETTER! (come in really cute colors) Ten Little High Tops- this is our second pair of ten little sneakers & we love them. they are well made & really hold up well to toddler wear & tear! (come in a ton of colors) Cienta Mary Janes- super cute mary jane shoes (many different colors!) Cat & Jack Sneakers- these sneakers are technically water shoes, but they…

  • Spring,  Toddler,  Toddler Fashion

    Great Spring Coats for Toddlers

    Sharing all of the coats Mackenzie that are great for this time of year in the Northeast: L.L. Bean- great lightweight, wind and water resistant coat Patagonia- warm, hooded fleece North Face- lightweight raincoat ((they seem to have discontinued the one we have, so I’m linking a very similar one)) Hopefully this was helpful if you’re on the hunt for Spring jackets for your little one!