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At 11 days overdue, I was ready to try anything to naturally induce labor. Here's Mia's birth story and my first birthing center experience.

Mia’s Birth Story: 11 Days Overdue & First Birth with a Midwife

By Emily | Lil Mama Bear Blog3rd Trimester, All, Archives, Baby, Labor+Delivery, Lil Mama, Newborns, PregnancyNo Comments

If you haven't checked my post on my pregnancy, you can read it here. In that post, I describe when I found out I was pregnant, how I had a lot of bleeding at 5 weeks, and our reaction at the anatomy scan ultrasound. Amelia's birth was...a long time coming,...

June 8, 2022

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What’s in My Hospital Diaper Bag

By Emily | Lil Mama Bear BlogArchives, Baby, Breastfeeding, Gear, Labor+Delivery, Lifestyle, Lil Mama, Newborns, PregnancyNo Comments

As an Amazon Associate affiliate, I earn from qualified purchases. We're down to the wire! I'm 2 weeks (and three days) away from my due date, and maybe it's just me but I really feel that baby might be a bit early. So of course, we're packing everything we'll need...

September 17, 2019

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Baby and Toddler Shared Bedroom Reveal: DIY Room Remodel

By Emily | Lil Mama Bear BlogArchives, Baby, Clothing/Accessories, Gear, Lifestyle, Newborns, Pregnancy, ToddlerhoodNo Comments

Planning is one of my favorite things to do, so when we decided that Genny and Nora would share a room, I immediately started mentally planning and organizing. I don't claim to be a great decorator, but I am sooooo happy with how their baby and toddler shared bedroom turned...

August 26, 2019

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Berry Themed Baby Shower

By Emily | Lil Mama Bear BlogArchives, Baby, Gear, Lifestyle, Lil Mama, NewbornsNo Comments

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. My mom threw me the cutest shower this weekend for our sweet little Nora! The theme was Berry Sweet, and she created several craft stations that allowed each guest to leave their own personal touch. This theme was so versatile and...

August 6, 2019

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New Swaddling Technology Review

By Emily | Lil Mama Bear BlogArchives, Baby, Gear, Newborns, SleepNo Comments

It feels like it's Baby Weather right now! So many of my friends have just had babies or are expecting. That's why I was so happy to find Snugglebumpkinz and their new AdaptiFIT swaddle blankets! To test their products, I borrowed my beautiful baby friend, Carolina, and together we want to...

January 28, 2019

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Got sleep? 5 things I learned about baby sleep in the first three months... Get your baby to start sleeping so you can too!

What I Learned About Baby Sleep in the First Three Months

By Emily | Lil Mama Bear BlogArchives, Baby, Newborns, SleepNo Comments

"I'm tired, I'm losing my mind, and my baby still won’t sleep!" If these words have crossed your mind, then you're in the right place. I've been there. It sucked. But here is what I learned about baby sleep in the first three months. Genny was 10 weeks old when I nearly...

October 30, 2018

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How to Make Your Newborn Smarter

By Emily | Lil Mama Bear BlogBaby, NewbornsNo Comments

This post contains affiliate links. If you click these links, I may receive compensation at no cost to you. How to Make Your Newborn Smarter Studies have shown that within 7 hours after birth, a newborn shows immense interest in his mother's face. In addition, it takes little to no...

August 9, 2018

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Have you ever asked yourself (or screamed outloud) WHY DOES MY BABY CRY?? Learn more about your baby here with these 5 things you should know.

Why Does My Baby Cry? 5 Things You Should Know

By Emily | Lil Mama Bear BlogArchives, Baby, Newborns, SleepOne Comment

Why Does My Baby Cry? 5 Things You Should Know This post contains affiliate links. If you click on these, I may receive compensation at no extra cost to you. When Genny was about ten weeks old, I was on my last leg. My milk supply had dropped, and Genny...

May 23, 2018

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Believe it or not, there is something to the belief that babies have magic heads. There is scientific proof of the effects smelling a newborn baby has on a person. Find out the truth about how babies have magic heads.

Do Babies Have Magic Heads?

By Emily | Lil Mama Bear BlogArchives, Baby, NewbornsOne Comment

This post contains affiliate links. If you click on these links, I may receive compensation at no extra cost to you. ♥ Do Babies Have Magic Heads? (Yes, They Do) Have you ever smelled a baby’s head? It’s sweet, calming, and strangely therapeutic. People came up to Genny when she...

May 15, 2018

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Few people realize that when a baby is bathed minutes after birth, the newborn vernix is washed away. This vernix has incredible health benefits that your newborn baby needs!

5 Reasons Why You Should Delay Your Baby’s First Bath

By Emily | Lil Mama Bear BlogArchives, Baby, NewbornsNo Comments

5 Reasons Why You Should Delay Your Baby's First Bath Every TV show and movie where a character gives birth, you see the doctors hold up the brand new baby, covered in icky stuff, and the parents ooo and ahhh. Then the doctors say, “We’ll get him cleaned up for...

April 30, 2018

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Mia’s Birth Story: 11 Days Overdue & First Birth with a Midwife

What’s in My Hospital Diaper Bag

Baby and Toddler Shared Bedroom Reveal: DIY Room Remodel

Berry Themed Baby Shower

New Swaddling Technology Review

What I Learned About Baby Sleep in the First Three Months

How to Make Your Newborn Smarter

Why Does My Baby Cry? 5 Things You Should Know

Do Babies Have Magic Heads?

5 Reasons Why You Should Delay Your Baby’s First Bath

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