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Is Six Flags Fright Fest kid-friendly or should you steer clear of it with kids? We were looking for something fun to do this weekend. It was predicted to be a gorgeous weekend (80 degrees and sunny is usually unheard of in Chicago in October!) and I wasn’t going to let this one by without …

We usually write all about baby gear here at Baby Gizmo (okay, except the recipe this morning!) but I just had to tell you a story.  I don’t normally write about this kind of stuff but the wound is so fresh right now that I wanted to get down the details so that if I …

The Guide to Babywearing Safely Babywearing is an art that is centuries old allowing for mother and child to remain together even while the mother attends to everyday tasks.  There are many benefits to both the child and the mother or caregiver. Benefits for babies from being carried or worn: ●        decreases infant crying ●        …

I’m a fan of lists and I thrive on trying to organize my life with them. So it’s only natural that I made a list for our last vacation. Let’s call it the Family Vacation To Do List. Here’s my Pre-Vacation To Do List… We’ve made it a FREE PRINTABLE so you’ll be able to …

Spring breaks and summer vacation is right around the corner and it’s a great time to visit Walt Disney World with little ones.  There are certain ways of managing the madness so that everyone has fun, even the baby in the stroller. 1. The stroller Let’s talk about the stroller first.  Rent one, rather than drag …

There must be something about a car road trip that triggers a baby’s meltdown mechanism.  Oh sure…most children love the car in small doses, and you may even be one of those lucky parents whose little one is actually lulled to sleep by the motion of a moving vehicle.  We’ve all heard the stories about …

Eek! Did you *almost* forget Mother’s Day? Do you need a FAST Mother’s Day Gift? Never fear, Amazon Prime is here! In honor of Mother’s Day I’ve rounded up a collection of favorite gifts at various price points that many moms will surely love. Whether young or old, in the trenches of diapers or embracing …

This post is in partnership with ErgoPouch. The first few weeks and months with your new baby is affectionately known as the “4th trimester”. It’s that time starting when baby emerges from the womb to the world. A time of bonding. An amazing but eye opening experience into what life with a baby will be …

So you are expecting a baby? A beautiful bundle of joy and you are over the moon. But when it is time to make your baby registry, things can get a little overwhelming. How do you go about compiling that list? It it strategic or are you flying by the seat of your pants? Is …

“Mom Monday” is back! Are you ready to find out how YOU can get more sleep? We have the secret! Are you ready? The answer is… Get your baby to sleep more. Yep, the better baby sleeps – the better WE sleep. As we head into winter when every new parent is trying to figure …

You’ve heard the advice about keeping an emergency preparedness kit in your car for situations like getting stuck on the side of the road during winter, right? Those usually include things like a blanket, flashlight, orange cone or flares, etc. But I propose all mothers out there keep a different kind of emergency kit in …

A good playard is a must have for a new parent because eventually you will have to set that baby down. Whether it is for a quick bathroom visit, a shower or to just to get a break, you’ll want a place that keeps your baby safe and secure whether they are sleeping or playing. …