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Shop my home!

Linked up all of the most-requested items from my home- from our sectional sofa to the kids bedding!

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yoto vs. toniebox: which player is best for audio stories and music? An honest review

Are you wondering which audioplayer to purchase for your child but overwhelmed by the choices? We love our audioplayers not only as a screen-free option for entertainment but also as a super helpful bedtime and naptime tool. In our home we have both the Yoto and Toniebox players and love them both for different reasons. In this blog post, we'll compare three fantastic devices that bring the joy of audiobooks to children: the Yoto Player, Yoto Mini, and Tonie Box.

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10 Best bedside bassinets from a sleep specialist and mom of 3

If you’re looking to cosleep with your baby (meaning sleeping with them in the same room) then a bedside bassinet is a great option to keep them close by without taking up a ton of room! Bedside bassinets, or “cosleepers,” are great for moms who are recovering from c-sections or breastfeeding because baby is right next to you to easily tend to throughout the night without getting up. Here are some of the most recommended and some of my personal favorites that I feel great recommending after lots (and lots) of research!

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Must-Haves for Better Baby Sleep (and what to skip!)

In general I like to keep things minimal, but there are some must-haves for a great sleep environment that I just don’t want to live without. While I can’t promise that these baby sleep gadgets will instantly give you a perfect night of sleep (especially if baby is in the midst of a sleep progression!), they might make those night time wake-ups a tiny bit easier.

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