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newborns

Brinley Newborn Summary: Week One

November 14, 2022August 15, 2012 by valplowman
Newborn Brinley in the hospital

Newborn schedule for baby’s first week. Baby newborn schedule and routine for the first week of life. Read all about this baby’s first week. They are back! The newborn summaries! …

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Categories Baby Tags newborn summary, newborns 21 Comments

Introducing Brinley

July 18, 2022August 7, 2012 by valplowman

Isn’t she beautiful! This is Brinley, the newest member of our family. We are so happy to welcome her to our home. She is so precious. From the moment McKenna …

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Categories BabywiseMom Tags newborn summary, newborns 38 Comments

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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Categories Baby, Pregnancy Tags baby prep, baby stuff I love, newborns 7 Comments

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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Categories Pregnancy Tags baby prep, newborns 6 Comments

Baby Nighttime Sleep Guidelines: 9-15 Weeks Old

August 2, 2021August 15, 2011 by valplowman
Baby sleeping at night

Find out how long you can let your baby sleep at night and how long baby can go between feedings for 9-15 week olds. Many parents wonder how long they …

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Categories Night Sleep Tags babywise book one, newborns 61 Comments

Baby Head Concerns: Looking at head development

March 15, 2021March 24, 2011 by valplowman
Baby in helmet for head

4 common head concerns for baby. Learn what is normal, what to watch for, and when you should contact your baby’s doctor. A while ago, I told you about a …

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Categories Baby Tags baby body signs, newborns, physical development 2 Comments

One to Two Children Transition: How to have success

March 4, 2026March 4, 2011 by valplowman
2 year old Brayden and newborn Kaitlyn

Congrats on your second baby! Now to walk you through how to add your second baby and maintain a schedule with both as well as care for you and let …

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Categories Siblings Tags family dynamics, newborns, poll results, sibling schedules 32 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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