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newborns

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
newborn baby looking to the side

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

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
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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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