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Parenting Siblings Tips

April 13, 2026 by valplowman
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Adding a new baby changes family life—but it doesn’t have to create chaos. This complete guide walks you through preparing siblings, creating workable schedules, balancing activities, encouraging strong sibling relationships, …

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Categories Siblings Tags index Leave a comment

Everything You Need to Know About Dropping the Swaddle

April 9, 2026April 9, 2026 by valplowman
Baby swaddled

Is your baby ready to ditch the swaddle — but you’re nervous about ruining their sleep? This guide covers the signs it’s time, the best ages to transition, and step-by-step …

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Categories Sleep Tags poll results, Swaddling 35 Comments

Remedies for Heartburn & Reflux During Pregnancy

April 8, 2026April 8, 2026 by valplowman
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Remedies for Reflux/Heartburn During Pregnancy. You don’t have to just suffer through and accept the pain. There are things you can to do relieve heartburn and reflux when you are …

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Categories Pregnancy Tags Reflux 18 Comments

Babywise Schedule: 3 to 6 Months Old

April 7, 2026April 7, 2026 by valplowman
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What to expect week by week from 13 to 29 weeks — feeding schedules, nap counts, wake windows, when to introduce solids, and how to navigate the 4-month sleep disruption. …

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Categories Sample Schedules 2 Comments

How To Tell if Baby is Getting a Full Feeding

April 2, 2026April 2, 2026 by valplowman
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Is your baby actually getting a full feeding — or just snacking? Learn 6 simple signs to watch for, from feeding length and diaper output to growth and contentment, so …

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Categories Babywise, Breastfeeding, Schedule Tips Tags nursing 7 Comments

Eat Well Without Going Broke: Budget-Friendly Meals for College Students

April 29, 2026March 30, 2026 by valplowman
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Eating well in college doesn’t have to break the bank! Discover budget-friendly pantry staples, smart shopping habits, and easy meal ideas that’ll keep you fed and fueled all semester long …

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How To Start Independent Playtime Late

May 12, 2026March 26, 2026 by valplowman
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Missed the baby stage for independent play? No worries! Learn how to introduce solo playtime at any age — from choosing the right time and location to easing a resistant …

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Categories Play Time Tags independent playtime 22 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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