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Discovery Box
What can I expect to find in each box?
Each month we ship out a different box that is designed specifically for baby at that stage of development.
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A baby learns so much in their first year. Baby's body will develop and they will learn fine motor skills.
LAUGH
Laughter is a major milestone for baby. Hearing babies first giggles is a music to any parent's ears. A baby's laugh is easy to recognize and is so genuine. So enjoy and revel in baby's joy.
PLAY
Play is important to healthy brain development. It is through play that children at a very early age engage and interact in the world around them.
We have waded through all the research and expert advice on baby development and created age specific toys, books and resources packed into a monthly box that helps parents create an enriching environment in which family bonds together through a process of learning, laughter and creative play.
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Signing with Baby
There are MANY benefits to having your baby learn sign language. It may seem tough to do, but just like with everything else in life, with practice you can succeed and thrive! Keep reading to learn the amazing benefits of teaching your little one sign language!
Swaddling Baby
The big question: Does swaddling really work? From one parent to the next, let me tell you, it really does. When done correctly, swaddling your little one can really be a sanity saver. If you have a fussy baby who at times can be difficult to put down for a nap, or bedtime, swaddling is…
The Importance of Playing Music for Your Child
Although your little one cannot fully understand how communication works yet, playing music to them can spike development like crazy! Tune in to understand just how much music affects your baby’s development. Music ignites all areas of child development and skills for school readiness, including overall literacy. It helps the body and the mind work…
Traveling with Baby
Traveling with a baby is a much more complex experience than traveling solo. But with some preparation, you can have a manageable and fulfilling travel experience!
Having Children Close Together or Spaced Out?
How long you wait between having children is a fairly hot topic, and can be one of the things that strangers comment on. But let’s talk without judgement about the pros and cons of having babies close together versus farther apart.
Thinking Ahead: Sports and Activities
So here’s some science about preschoolers and even elementary-age children so that you don’t have to feel this societal pressure.
Easter Ideas for Baby
Baby’s first Easter is a special time, even though baby isn’t old enough to participate in an egg hunt or enjoy that chocolate bunny in their easter basket. So what are some gifts you can give to a newborn to help celebrate this special day with baby?
Why You Should Bring an Advocate to Your Birth
Birth is a massively emotional and physical event. It has world-changing ramifications, and completely changes your existence.
Mom Hacks Roundup
We skimmed the web this week and found some of the best parenting hacks you might not have seen. No scams in this, only things that really work!
How to Care for Yourself after Birth (Mom Edition)
There are more than enough resources telling you how to take care of your newborn baby after birth. But the baby isn’t the only one whose body just experienced a major medical event! Now, if you’re an expecting mom reading this, you may need to start by advocating for yourself.
Don’t Worry About “Getting Back to Normal”
If you are a new parent, or will be soon, you might have this concept in your mind. “Getting Back to Normal” is a sneaking idea that permeates a lot of the language around birth and parenthood.
Creating Lasting Memories With Baby Shower Gifts
When it comes to welcoming a new bundle of joy into the world, there’s nothing quite like the excitement and anticipation of a baby shower. Family and friends gather together to celebrate the arrival of a new baby and shower the expecting mother with love, support, and gifts. And while there are endless options for baby shower gifts, one particular option stands out as both practical and thoughtful: a subscription diaper service from Baby Showers By Mail.
Fun Facts About Babies
Who doesn’t love fun trivia? Win at board game night! Amaze your friends! Start conversations!
Permission to Feel Bad
It’s okay to not feel your best after giving birth. Maybe your birth probably didn’t go the way you expected. Even if everything went overall well, there were probably moments that felt like a nightmare. Things that you didn’t think could happen in the same space as something as good as birth should be.
Three Tips for Reading to Baby
Reading with your baby has a myriad of benefits, from increasing your connection to building vocabulary! Here are our best tips!
Understanding Baby’s Cues
Many women feel like they missed a handbook or a year in school that everyone else got. The “mom instinct” everyone else talks about seems to have skipped them. But I would like to assure you that you CAN have the mom instincts!
To Share Pictures of Your Baby or Not
You look down at your baby doing something sweet and adorable, and snap a picture. The picture is perfect in every way. You pull up Instagram. Should you post that picture? Here are some things to consider.
Flexibility: How to Get “Me Time”
Do work when your baby is awake. Save nap time for you. Let your baby be ever so slightly involved in what you are doing, or at least able to see you moving around and doing, while you give the baby some attention during your process.
The Many Potty-Training Theories
Ah, potty-training. Those who find it easy are a happy minority. Those who find it horrifying are all too common. There is no easier way, only methods with different levels of work at different stages. So let’s go over what your options are.
Things you Don’t Need for Baby
There are so many companies desperate for a bite of new parents. They are spending millions of dollars putting their products on billboards, in the hands of influencers, and all over ad slots on websites. If you search “best products for baby” the Google results probably reach from here to Peru.
How to Survive the Holidays with a Baby
Don’t be guilt-tripped into seeing everyone on Christmas. Make arrangements that work for you and baby and revolve around nap times.
Baby Proofing Your Holiday Tree
It’s baby’s first Christmas and everyone is so excited to get to spend some quality time with the new baby! You are excited to get a break from relatives who want to hold and play with baby.
Where To Find Nursing Bras That Aren’t Horrible
For some reason, nursing bras are the worst. Lingerie companies typically produce bras that are beige, shapeless, and undecorated.
A Quick Explanation of Cloth Diapers
Cloth diapers are great way to reduce household waste, but the huge array of choices and new terminology is overwhelming.
Picking a Perfect Name
Don’t get so hung up on a name that it causes a fight! There are plenty of names in the world. And sometimes names grow on people, so give things time.
How to Care for Yourself After Birth (Dad Edition)
Let’s face it. Hardly anyone thinks about Dad’s needs when a new baby is born. The baby is helpless and needs constant care. The mom gets some notice because she did the birthing bit. The dad is usually expected to be the caretaker, or to get back to work and let the mom handle things.
How to Get More Sleep
Sleep is the constant struggle of new parents! Even though a mother’s brain typically reoptimizes for shorter sleep periods, most parents struggle to get the rest they need. So let us share some tested and true methods for getting better sleep through the first year of baby’s life!
Car Seat Basics
Car seats are a safety measure we hope you will never actually need. But if you do, here are the important points of each stage.
Here Comes a Crawler
Your baby has started pushing up to her hands and feet. He’s digging his little toes into the carpet and trying to push his way into forward motion. Oh boy!
Intro to Baby-led Weaning
If the idea of painstakingly spooning tiny bites of food into the mouth of your squirmy baby sounds horrible, you might be interested in baby-led weaning. If you’re trying to prolong breastfeeding to continue reaping the benefits, baby-led weaning is a great solution!
Why is my 7-month-old so busy?
Did life suddenly get a whole lot busier? Life with a seven-month-old in the house can be chaos. Baby might now be getting very mobile. If you haven’t already baby proofed your house, now is the time!
Easy Hair Care Basics
Or do you have a child with a different hair type from you and are completely lost?
Whatever hair – we don’t care! Here’s how to care for different hair types with tips for styling!
Easy Home Health
For a couple years now, everyone has been trying to spend less time at their doctor’s if they can avoid it. So here are some easy tips for handling small health concerns at home!
How to Be the Dad Your Kids Need This Father’s Day
A lot of dads feel like parenting comes with a lot of requirements and no instructions. And in cases where the mom seems to have an idea of how to care for the baby, it can be easy for dads to hesitantly slide into the background.
How to Find Your Mom Tribe
When you don’t have support, motherhood can be so much harder. Finding a mom tribe is so, so helpful. From having someone to listen to your concerns and say, “Oh, that’s normal,” to having a reason to leave the house and a place that won’t judge you for wearing second day (or fourth day) hair, a mom tribe is an important place for you.
For Dads – Playing Catch with Baby
So I’m going to tell you how to do the classic dad thing: JUST PLAY CATCH! Obviously babies have terrible hand-eye coordination and can’t catch a ball. So here’s what you do…head over to our blog for more.
How to have a Good Mother’s Day
Turn off your phone. Don’t look at what other people are making this holiday. Did you know even the creator of Mother’s Day hated the holiday? He wanted to remind people to value their mothers… not be obligated to buy them stuff.
Not Sure How to Play with Your Baby?
So you’ve made it through your delivery. You’ve survived your first few weeks of no sleep and feeding routines. Your baby is starting to have regular awake periods where they’re REALLY awake and… you’re not sure what to do with them. And it’s a little embarrassing to not be sure what to do with your…
Three Month Old Babies
The three-month-old stage is often a favorite for parents. Here’s what you can look forward to with your three-month-old! First of all, baby should be starting to sleep a bit longer and maybe mom is catching up on some much-needed sleep. That will allow you to enjoy baby more when they are awake. At age 3 months…
Baby It’s Cold Outside!
Baby It’s Cold Outside! Cold weather is very problematic for little one, especially newborns. They don’t have that nice layer of fat that helps insulate against the cold, they can’t store energy like we do to create heat production. Babies will lose heat faster than they produce it and they can’t tell you when they…
Seeing Colors vs. Seeing Black and White
A common question that’s asked: Do babies really only see in black and white? The answer to that is yes for about the first four months or so. Just after birth, a baby only sees in black and white. Isn’t that interesting? Newborns can only focus about eight to twelve inches from their faces. As early…
Transitioning to a New bed
Whether you co-sleep and want to move your baby to a crib, or want to have your little one sleep in their own nursery, we have some tips for you.
Baby Proofing Your Holiday Tree
It’s baby’s first Christmas and everyone is so excited to get to spend some quality time with the new baby! You are excited to get a break from relatives who want to hold and play with baby.
Traveling With Baby During the Holidays
It’s baby’s first Christmas and everyone is so excited to get to spend some quality time with the new baby! You are excited to get a break from relatives who want to hold and play with baby.
Dealing with Mom Shaming
There are a lot of things that can make you feel full of shame, especially as a mom. It’s hard to feel like you’re doing a good job as a mother
Developing Baby’s Sense of Touch
Some of baby’s first touches are the softness of mom’s skin, the roughness of dad’s face, the wet muzzle of the family dog.
Feeding Baby Organic Foods on a Budget
Eating organic – why do it? It sounds like something you should do because it’s trendy, but that’s not the case. Eating organic is simply this: organic food is food how it should be!
Tips on Fighting Diaper Rash
A common frustration among new moms is how to quickly get rid of diaper rash! Trust me, at some point in time your little one is going to have a diaper rash
All About Breast Pumping
If you’re anything like me, just the thought of pumping is exhausting. There are so many questions about breast pumping.
Keeping the Spark Alive after Baby
We all know what it is! It keeps your relationship with your partner fun and youthful, and that’s what we strive for!
Asking for Help with Baby
Asking for help when you need it is one of the most courageous things you can do! You are letting your guard down and giving your body and mind the rest it needs and very much deserves!
Positive Parenting Languages
We all want to be positive all day everyday, but that’s pretty far fetched when some days your patience is being tried, and you’re truly just exhausted.
Planning a Trip With Baby
As exciting as it is to go on vacation, there are lots of things to prep for when bringing your little one along.
How to Survive When You Are Sleep Deprived
Babies are not programmed to sleep very soundly; they need a lot of attention and care, especially in those first few months.
A Change in Your Birth Plan
Something that I had to tell myself over and over again before having my son, was that anything – and I mean anything – can change your birth plans.
Toddler and Baby’s First Meeting
Express your excitement about the baby to your toddler and keep them included. Saying things like ‘I am so excited for you to be such a great big brother/sister!’
Let’s talk nursing bras
Oh here we go, yet another essential item that we didn’t expect to change our lives… the nursing bra!
Handling a Baby with Colic
We’ve all been there – baby is crying and there’s nothing we can do to ease their stress and calm them down… it’s difficult, it’s exhausting, and mostly it’s defeating. When your baby has colic, your world can seem a little all over the place. Here are a few tips and tricks we have for…
Playtime during Winter Months
Although the winter months seem to drag on and on, winter is a great time for learning and discovering! When prepared and dressed accordingly, playtime outside with your little one can be a great experience. Here are a few things you need to know about playing outside with your little one. Watch the temperature! It…
Indoor Activities for Mom and Baby – Covid Edition
Indoor Activities for Mom and Baby – Covid Edition As each day passes, the level of uncertainty and stress begins to grow on you. Right now more than ever, the world is consumed with this one big question – “Will we ever go back to normal?” The answer to that question is… well, there isn’t…
Benefits of Making Art with Baby
Benefits of Making Art with Baby Art is a beautiful thing. Letting your children explore their inner artist is so great for getting them in tune with their fine motor skills and coordination! Creativity plays a huge role in your child’s life; let them indulge in it with a paintbrush and a canvas. You will…
Setting Boundaries with Family Visitors and Guests
Setting Boundaries with Visitors and Guests After spending a certain amount of time making silly faces and talking strictly in a baby voice, you long for an adult conversation. However, sometimes having company over can be too much. It’s always appreciated having friends and family that love and care for not only you but your…
Going Back to Work After Maternity Leave
Going Back to Work after Maternity Leave The time spent at home between parent and baby during the first weeks of their life is indescribable. You’re making your own schedule that works for you and baby. You’re getting used to life just being you and your little one. The thought of going back to work…
Baby Talk – Language Skills
Here we go… language skills! I know that may seem a bit far fetched, but there are different skills you can teach your baby to help ease their way into speaking full blown sentences or just communicating in general with you. Keep reading! Parentese! It means exactly how it sounds – talking to baby in…
Baby Wearing
Having a baby at home means you’ve got them in your arms for hours on end, which we know is exhausting. But, babies want to be close to you, on you, near you, and with you. You are their safe space and when you’re not nearby, they know. That can make every-day tasks pretty tricky!…
Baby’s Sleep Routine
We all know how much a good night’s rest is cherished and appreciated after having a baby, so we’re here to give you a few tips that might make bedtime easier, and a full night’s rest accomplishable! For starters, we know every baby is different. Every individual baby is hard wired differently. It is very…
Helicopter Parenting
What is ‘Helicopter Parenting’? Well, it’s a type of parent who is too overly focused and protective of their children, leaving little space for healthy growth and boundaries. It comes from good intentions but leads to nothing but bad outcomes. Being a helicopter parent can happen without you noticing. Let’s say you’re out at the…
Transition to a Sippy Cup
Something that is very overlooked is when to introduce sippy cups to your baby. We’re here to give you a few tips on when to start, how to start, and why. Enjoy – your little one is getting yet another TASTE of freedom! Sippy cups… when do I introduce them? Well, the answer to that…
Making Baby Food
If you ever find yourself wanting to try and make some baby food in the comforts of your home, we have some tips for you to try. Making your own baby food can be so much fun and beneficial to you, your baby, and the planet. Let’s dive in and make some food! For your…
Tummy Time
Tummy Time! ~ Here we go – we are officially dipping our toes into the first sweet, sweet taste of independence! Are you ready for it? We know you are. Let’s dive in head first. Tummy time… the benefits? The benefits of tummy time are endless, but here’s a just a few – it develops…
Bathtime Fun
Splish, splash, we are taking a bath! Bath time is a wonderful time for learning, playing and bonding. Let’s dive right in. Here are a few “what to knows” about bath time from us to you. The first bath you give your wiggly, squirmy newborn (gosh babies are slippery) may have seemed tricky, but once…
Brushing Baby’s Teeth
Dental care is extremely important for everyone, no matter what your age may be. You heard us, your little ones dental care is important! Even before your baby gets their first tooth, you can prepare them for a healthy smile and prevent from long term dental problems. Keep reading to learn more. Before your…
Pregnancy Tips
Pregnancy! One of the most intense experiences you will go through in your whole life. Yes, there is a lot to do to ensure that your pregnancy will be a smooth one but there are also plenty of tips we have for you to hopefully help along this wild ride. Let’s dive in. The number…
Buying for Baby
We know how fun and exciting shopping for your baby can be. But is everything you have in your shopping cart or registry needed? Probably not. There are plenty of things you will need, plenty of things that will be nice to have, and plenty of things that you just don’t need. It’s okay to…
Breastfeeding Tips
Hello and welcome to your breast feeding journey. We’re happy to have you here. Making the decision to breastfeed is a personal matter, but a great one! There are so many benefits to breastfeeding for your baby and you. Let’s get into it, were here to give you some tips and advice. First and most…
Diaper Bag Essentials
As a parent, being prepared is a top priority. Being prepared for absolutely anything and everything is what’s going to make your life so much easier when leaving the house with your baby! We’ve all been there… you’ve got a fussy baby while you’re out and about and as you reach inside of your diaper…
Postpartum Tips
YOU DID IT! Congratulations, and welcome to parenthood! We are so excited for you and your newest addition. There are so many snuggles for you in store, along with spit ups, diaper changes, blowouts, drool, and all that good stuff! We hope your transition into being a parent has been going smoothly. We have a…
Self Care for New Parents
We know that once baby arrives, your whole world is flipped upside down and your whole routine changes. Instead of waking up in the morning and taking a long shower followed by breakfast and coffee and followed by some quiet “you time”, it is now replaced by diaper changes, feedings, and long cries for mom…
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