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baby prep

How To Prepare for the Birth of Your Babywise Baby

September 16, 2021March 28, 2019 by valplowman
Newborn lying on mom's chest

6 tips to help you prepare for the birth of your Babywise Baby. What to read, what to physically prep, and what to plan on and plan for.  It is …

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7 Practical Ways to Save Money on Baby Items

April 27, 2020August 14, 2018 by valplowman
Pregnant mother

Practical Ways to Save Money on Baby Items. Tips to save money on everything you need for baby. What to know how not to spend a fortune on a new …

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The BabyWise Mom Ultimate Nursery Checklist

May 1, 2019September 12, 2016 by valplowman

Babies cost a lot of money. I mean, it cost a lot of money just to deliver the baby, much less to feed and clothe the baby. With all of …

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Necessary Newborn Items

July 18, 2022August 2, 2012 by valplowman
Necessary Newborn Items. What baby layette items are actually necessary and what are just nice to have. Know which items to put on your baby registry. 

Necessary Newborn Items. What baby layette items are actually necessary and what are just nice to have. Know which items to put on your baby registry. There are so, so, …

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Must-Read Posts to Prep for Baby

July 18, 2022August 1, 2012 by valplowman
Pregnant Valerie

Must-Read Posts to Prep for Baby. 33 posts to help you read while you are pregnant to prepare to welcome your new baby. My assumption is that the vast majority …

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How to Prep Siblings For a New Baby

June 6, 2022July 31, 2012 by valplowman
How to Prep Siblings For a New Baby

How to Prepare for a New Baby: Establish Independence in Children. How to get siblings prepared for a new baby. I think a concern we have as we bring a …

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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.

Babywise Mom Nap Guide

Schedules and Sleep

  • How to Keep Older Kids Quiet While Baby Naps

    How to Keep Older Kids Quiet While Baby Naps

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    How to Tell if Baby is Overtired vs. Undertired

  • Weekend Routines for Older Kids

    Weekend Routines for Older Kids

  • When Sleep Props Are Okay (And When to Avoid Them)

    When Sleep Props Are Okay (And When to Avoid Them)

  • What Time Should Baby Wake Up in the Morning?

    What Time Should Baby Wake Up in the Morning?

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