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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…
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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!
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Toddler Bag To Keep In Your Car for Emergencies
When Mackenzie was a baby I took her diaper bag EVERYWHERE with me. I was so worried to be out somewhere & not have something I would maybe need. Now that she’s older I feel much more confident about running errands with her & not lugging my diaper bag everywhere. I’m mainly talking about short errands where I know I won’t be out of the house for very long. I keep a bag in my car for emergencies & it has come in handy when I’m out and need a diaper or change of clothes for Mackenzie. Below is everything I keep in my car for Mackenzie: changing pad a…
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Sharing Two Great Learning Towers for Toddlers
Once Mackenzie was old enough I knew I wanted to get her involved in the kitchen so I wanted to find a great learning tower for her so she could join me at the island. I had some things I was looking for when trying to pick a learning tower: It had to grow with her so it needed to have a platform that moved to different heights (this took quite a few out of the running for me) Small footprint so it didn’t get in the way ( I considered one that folds up, but was also fine with one that stayed out at all times) Learning towers are…
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My Favorite Cooler Bags As a New Mom
This might seem silly, but I thought it might be helpful to those of you trying to figure out what cooler bags you might need for those first few years of your little ones lives. Sharing my three favorite (and most used) cooler bags for traveling with a toddler, whether you’re gonna be out of your house for a few hours or a few days: LeSportsac Cooler Bag I used this bag the most when Mackenzie was using bottles. We used Dr. Brown bottles & I was able to fit two of them plus a thin ice pack. I still use this bag sometimes to carry Mackenzie’s straw cups &…
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How to Prepare for Your Child’s First Dentist Visit
Kenzie had her very first dentist visit last week & it went so much better than I expected! Here are a few tips to help you prepare for your little ones first dentist appointment: 🦷 Set realistic expectations: I went into this appointment expecting it to go pretty horribly & yes she cried a couple of times, but overall it went really well. Mackenzie sat on my lap the whole time & allowed the dentist to get a look inside her mouth (I call that a win)! 🪥 Start brushing your little ones teeth when they start coming in! Here is the toothbrush & toothpaste (has fluoride) we use & she loves…
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My Top 5 Bath Toys for Toddlers
Bath time can either be the best activity ever or extremely dreaded chore. If you’re looking for new bath toys for your little one, check out this list below. I’ve rounded up some of our favorite toys at bath time: Bath Books – Mackenzie has loved books for as long as I can remember so bath books are always a hit. There are a couple of versions that are durable & will last! Indestructibles Book : rip proof, chew proof, & waterproof Float Alongs Book with Rubber Duckies : This is a great bath book that comes with characters to play with! Elephant Ball Track– This was a gift &…
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Awesome Winter Activities for Toddlers
Things to do INSIDE your home: Set up a scavenger hunt Set up an obstacle course Bake with your little one (tips for baking without getting overwhelmed) Build a fort Sensory play Popsicle bath Dance party Set up an arts & crafts project Play dough Things to do OUTSIDE your home: If there’s snow, go sledding, build a fort, build a snowman Set up an obstacle course Find a park to take your little one to Outdoor scavenger hunt Check out your local children’s museum Visit a local farm Visit your local library Go for a walk Set up outdoor sensory play that is MESSY! Chalk on driveway or sidewalk…
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Helping You Pick A Table Booster Seat For Your Toddler
Today I’m comparing the Oxo Tot Nest Booster Seat vs. Ingenuity Smartclean Booster Seat! I’m going to break down the pros & cons I see with both of these booster seats, but overall I think they are both great options. The pros and cons are virtually the same for both of these seats, but with small differences. OXO TOT NEST BOOSTER SEAT Pros: + easy to clean seat: the gray part lifts up so you can clean underneath + long straps so it can attach to most chairs + soft, comfortable seat + handle for carrying + goes up higher on their back so gives a little more support +…
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Great Toys for an 18 Month Old Toddler
I put together a list of the toys Mackenzie has been loving recently! Play Kitchen | Doctor Kit | Bouncy Ball | Fisher Price Playhouse | Magnetic Fishing Set | Stickers | Tonies Box | Fisher Price Food Truck Play Kitchen– Mackenzie love to play with this kitchen. There are knobs she can turn and a working ice dispenser. its so cute (& affordable compared to other kitchens that look like this!) Doctor Kit- This is such a cute set that I’m planning to use to prepare Mackenzie for her doctor’s visits. I saw this idea on @jenniemonness instagram account to help prep your little one for doctor’s visits! There…
