Peyton part II by Chelsea Wieland Photography

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We have a special afternoon feature today.  Remember darling little Peyton form this morning?  Well he is five months old now and photographer Chelsea of Chelsea Wieland Photography sent me his photos and oh-my-word, he is grown into such a cute … [Read more...]

Newborn Photos by Chelsea Wieland Photography

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I am super excited for today's two part post.  First up we are featuring this sweet little guy, Peyton's newborn photos.  What I love about these photos is the gorgeous style of photographer, Chelsea of Chelsea Wieland Photography.  I love the … [Read more...]

Baby Bottle Reviews

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It is arguable that bottles are one of the most necessary pieces of baby gear.  Even if you are a breastfeeding mama it is likely that at some point you'll need  a bottle.  So which to choose?  Like all baby gear, there are lots of options and a … [Read more...]

Infant toys 6 – 12 months

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Toys, toys, toys.  So many options, how to choose?  Well as with lots of baby related things, a lot depends on your little one's preference.  As a follow up to our toy suggestions for newborn to six months today we are featuring some great toys … [Read more...]

Beaba Babycook Review + Multiportion Giveaway!

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I am super excited to share today's review with you.  We purchased a Beaba Babycook as a Christmas gift to Eloise (lucky her) and have been using it since mid-December.  Choosing to make your own baby food depends on your situation but if you can … [Read more...]

How can I have less baby gear?

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Two questions I get quite often is - do I really need all this baby gear and how can I get less?  Or some variation of the two.  These questions are almost always followed by BUT not lose the functionality of having it all. Whatever your reason … [Read more...]

Real Mom Dilemma: Pregnancy Aches and Pains

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Today's Real Mom Dilemma is one all of us mama's or mama's to be can identify with - pregnancy aches and pains!  Mama to be R is upbeat but is in need of some suggestions to help her through the rest of the pregnancy.  And I KNOW you all will have … [Read more...]

Humidifier Reviews + Buying Guide

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With these beyond frigid temperatures comes dry air which means dry skin, runny noses and the like.  A humidifier usually finds its way on to baby registry's and if you are anything like me, for no other reason than you think you may need one.  … [Read more...]

Valentine’s Day inspired Sprinkle

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Am I behind the times or are these "Sprinkles" a new type of party?  Well, if you are like me and don't know what a Sprinkle is - it is a small, informal gathering for a mama expecting her second/third/fourth, etc baby.  There isn't the pomp and … [Read more...]

Diaper One N Done Review + Giveaway

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Diaper disposal.  Perhaps not the most glamorous of topics but a necessary one.  The Diaper One N Done was created by a dad who saw a problem with the  traditional methods of diaper disposal.  I was sent a Diaper One N Done and used it for … [Read more...]

Newborn Photos by Angela Lang Photography

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It has been awhile since we have featured one of our Captured Moments features and am I thrilled to be posting this newborn session today by Angela Lang Photography.  Other than the cute-as-a-button itty bitty baby, Wyatt (love that name) I love the … [Read more...]

4moms Breeze Review + Giveaway!

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People often ask me if a pack 'n play or playard is a necessary piece of baby gear and I think it's a pretty tough question to answer because it really depends on your situation. Pack 'n Play's can take the place of a bassinet and even a changing … [Read more...]

How to find, book and dress for the perfect photographer

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I get lots of questions from you all about photography.  Everything from booking a photographer for a newborn session to what to wear in family photos.  Today we are beyond lucky to have a super talented and super sweet photographer who knows her … [Read more...]

Nursery Saves & Splurges

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Almost immediately after finding out I was pregnant I started thinking about the nursery.  I went back and forth over so many themes, color schemes and furniture choices and ultimately decided on something that looks pretty similar to … [Read more...]

Zipadee-zip Review + Giveaway!

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I am super excited to share the Zipadee-zip review with you today.  One of my favorite things about The Wise Baby is that I get to learn and meet parents who created a product to solve a problem - it is right up my alley.  One of our readers … [Read more...]

Fisher Price Swing Review

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A swing is actually the #1 product in survey of moms favorite products for the first year as conducted by BabyCenter.  And in the world of infant swings there are surprisingly not tons of choices.  The overwhelmingly popular model is the Fisher … [Read more...]

Real Mom Dilemma: Air Travel with Baby

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Today's Real Mom Dilemma is from Mama K and one we struggled with ourselves - air travel with baby!  I posted about the things you need to bring along when air traveling with your little one but Mama K really seeks advice on how to travel with the … [Read more...]

10 infant toys under $10!

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There are hundreds, if not thousands of baby toys out there some expensive and some reasonably priced.  Not to mention what each baby prefers can vary greatly and it seems like interest can be lost overnight.  That being said, there are quite a few … [Read more...]

Best Cribs for Small Spaces

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Maybe you have a small studio/one bedroom apartment in the city or cozy cottage in the 'burbs or perhaps just a small bedroom that works great as nursery.  Whatever your situation, if you are short on space that doesn't mean your crib can't be … [Read more...]

Baby Bjorn Original Baby Carrier Review + Giveaway!

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I have no problem admitting that I under estimated the convince of a baby carrier.  Sure I added on to my registry because it was on the list Babies R Us gave me which meant I had to have it, right?  After my through research (of course) I opted … [Read more...]

Real Mom Dilemma: Nap Schedules

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Today's Real Mom Dilemma comes from Mama M and I know it is one alot of moms face - especially new moms.  No one really tells you how/when you should get your little one on a schedule and what that schedule should be.  Sure, there are countless … [Read more...]

Crib Mattress Buying Guide

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Admittedly, the crib mattress was one of the tougher pieces of baby gear for me to decide on.  Not because there were so many cool models to explore like strollers, car seats or high chairs but because I really didn't even know what I was looking … [Read more...]

The Ultimate Baby Registry Guide

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Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a great one and your 2013 is off to a great start.  What better way to start 2013 than with the ultimate baby registry guide?  One of the reasons I started The Wise Baby was to help parents to be with their baby … [Read more...]

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