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Umbilical Cord - Leave It Alone!
Basically just leave it alone. Be gentle, obvi.
The OG Baby Advice folder. Notes I wrote for my sister and friends when our babies were tiny, reworked into posts with their original dates (or close enough).
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Burping a small baby looks scary - it's fine!
You have to hit them harder than you think. It looks aggressive. They're fine.
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Teething Sucks. There's Not That Much You Can Do
It's rough. Here's what moderately worked for us — and what probably won't.
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Baby Seat Rec
Got it for the beach. Using it everywhere.
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Pacifiers: Start In-Utero
Yes they can affect teeth later. But the benefits right now? Start immediately.
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The Snoo: Rent It
Kids love it or hate it. Pricey for such a short period. Their lease program makes way more sense.
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Sleep sucks until it doesn't
There's nothing wrong with your baby. You're doing a great job. It's just rough. Until one day when it isn't anymore.
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Formula: It's All Basically Fine
Don't stress. This stuff is regulated to high heaven. Here's what we tried, what worked, and how we prepped bottles.
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Butt Paste, a Butt Brush, and a Song
The diaper cream routine that actually works — complete with a silicone applicator and an original jingle by Evan.
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Diaper Bags: His and Hers
He thinks we need less stuff. I think we need more. Neither of us is wrong.
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Ok But How Do I Pee with a Baby
Nobody warns you about this. Three options, ranked by desperation level.
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Baby Folds: Clean Them
Baby folds are adorable. And gross. Especially the neck. Here's how to keep them clean between baths.