Smily Mom What Toys Should My Baby & Toddler Have? The Complete Age-by-Age Guide “There are no Seven Wonders of the World in the eyes of a child. There are Seven Million”— Walt Streightiff. You can’t buy seven million toys to fulfill the playful desires of your child—nor should you try. However, you can be strategic and … Read more
5 Tips for Surviving a Small Living Space With Kids: Making Tiny Homes Work for Growing Families How can I live in a small space with kids? It’s a common question for parents who live in compact apartments watching their children grow, or for couples residing in tiny homes who are planning to start or … Read more
How Many Baby Bottles Do I Need If Breastfeeding? A Complete Guide If you’re breastfeeding your baby but also incorporating bottles into your routine, you’ll typically need 3-4 bottles. However, this number varies significantly based on how frequently you bottle-feed, whether you’re pumping at work, and your personal preferences for washing frequency. Figuring out the … Read more
When Do Babies Stop Wearing Onesies? A Complete Guide for Parents On average, babies stop wearing onesies between 12-24 months, though there’s considerable variation among families. While there’s no hard and fast rule about how long a baby should wear onesies, most parents begin phasing them out when babies start walking and approaching potty training—typically … Read more
How to Encourage Your Child to Sleep in Their Own Bed: A Comprehensive Guide for Parents It’s perfectly natural for toddlers to sleep in their parents’ bed during the early years. However, once children reach the preschool phase (typically ages 3-5), transitioning them to their own bed becomes important for everyone’s sleep quality, healthy development, … Read more