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Helpful Tips to Survive the Colicky Newborn

August 6, 2026January 12, 2017 by valplowman
Crying newborn

Tips to help you out when your newborn has colic. Learn how to manage, how to help your newborn, and how to hang in there! by Shea Moses So your …

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Categories Baby Tags BFBN, colic, crying, Guest Post, newborns, poll results Leave a comment

Baby Standard Time (Newborn Days are Hard)

July 27, 2026August 1, 2016 by valplowman
mom holding newborn baby. The mom is exhausted and worn out

Ever feel like the minutes are crawling but the years are flying? That’s Baby Standard Time. If you’re in the newborn trenches counting down to 5pm, this one’s for you …

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Categories Baby, Motherhood Tags newborns, word to the weary 4 Comments

This, Too, Shall Pass {Guest Post}

May 6, 2024January 15, 2015 by valplowman
Mom kissing newborn face. Newborn is crying

Life with a newborn can be really hard! It seems overwhelming and hard. But the hard days do end. by Elaine from http://www.faithfullyinfertile.com/ As a general rule, I dislike the …

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Categories Motherhood Tags adoption, BFBN, Guest Post, newborns, word to the weary 1 Comment

Balancing Baby’s Needs With Family’s Needs

November 27, 2023February 24, 2014 by valplowman
Parents and preschooler at home with a new baby

Get a step-by-step process for how to balance the needs of your baby with the needs of the older kids. The baby needs consistency and solid sleep while older kids …

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Categories Baby, Schedule Tips, Siblings Tags newborns 1 Comment

Inclining the Bassinet

January 23, 2023January 31, 2013 by valplowman

Our Bassinet I have had many people inquire about how we set up our bassinet. Here is the answer.  Brinley loved sleeping in the bassinet. She loved it so much, …

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Categories Sleep Tags newborns, nursery setup, Reflux 5 Comments

Newborn Products: What we used month 2

July 18, 2023October 29, 2012 by valplowman
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Find out what you REALLY need to get to be prepared for your newborn baby in month two. These are items you will actually use. Another month has come and …

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Categories Baby Tags baby gear, newborns 8 Comments

Newborn Products: What We Used Month 1

November 7, 2024September 24, 2012 by valplowman
Newborn baby after a bath

Find out what you REALLY need to get to be prepared for your newborn baby to come home from the hospital. These are items you will actually use. As I …

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Categories Baby Tags baby gear, baby stuff I love, newborns, poll results 10 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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