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These posts help you in parenting your baby. Baby sleep, feeding baby, breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, baby schedules, reflux, wonder weeks, gas, baby gear, baby toys, baby books, correcting behavior, growth spurts…you will find it all here!

McKenna Newborn Summary: Week Two

November 14, 2022April 13, 2009 by valplowman
2 week old newborn babywise baby

Baby schedule for newborns. Babywise newborn schedule and routine for the second week of life. Read all about this baby’s second week.  Week two has continued on smoothly with little …

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Categories Baby, Sample Schedules Tags newborn summary, waketime activities 31 Comments

McKenna Newborn Summary: Week One

November 20, 2020April 7, 2009 by valplowman
Mom holding her brand new baby

Baby schedule for newborns. Babywise newborn schedule and routine for the first week of life. Read all about this baby’s first week.  I thought it would be interesting, and hopefully …

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Categories Baby, Sample Schedules Tags burping, gas, newborn summary, newborns, nursing, waketime activities 55 Comments

Benefits of Independent Play

June 30, 2022March 9, 2009 by valplowman
Girl playing with blocks independently

There are many great reasons to have your child play independently each day. Come find out why independent playtime is so beneficial to your child! I have said it many …

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Categories Baby, Babywise Benefits, Child, Play Time, Pretoddler, Toddler Tags Babywise II, independent playtime, word to the weary 14 Comments

The Happiest Baby on the Block: Soothing a Fussy Baby

March 11, 2021February 26, 2009 by valplowman
Mom soothing fussy baby

Learn all about how to implement the 5 S’s from the Happiest Baby on the Block by Karp. These tips help for soothing a fussy baby. In Happiest Baby on …

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Categories Baby Tags colic, crying, fussiness, pacifier, sleep props, The Happiest Baby on the Block 7 Comments

Baby Stuff I Love: Newborn List

January 23, 2025February 24, 2009 by valplowman
Newborn list

Newborn list of items to buy. Layette and newborn registry list. Easily see all of the items you need to get for your new baby. I have a list I …

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Categories Baby Tags baby gear, baby stuff I love, bathtime, carseat, newborns, nursing 29 Comments

More Than Making it Through the Day: 6-9 Months

April 15, 2024February 13, 2009 by valplowman
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More Than Making it Through the Day with your 6-9 month old. What to do each day with your 6-9 month old baby. 6-9 months old is a period that …

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Categories Baby, Parenting Tags More Than Making it Through the Day 18 Comments

More Than Making it Through the Day: 0-6 Months

July 16, 2024February 3, 2009 by valplowman
Mom with a new baby

More Than Making it Through the Day with your 0-6 month old. Tips to thrive with your baby. Get great naps, playtime, and feeding time. A goal I have always …

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Categories Baby, Parenting Tags More Than Making it Through the Day 27 Comments
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Valerie Plowman

Valerie Plowman, known as "the Babywise Mom", is the happy mother of four children. She has been helping parents with their parenting concerns since 2007 and loves helping others absolutely love being a parent.

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