Blog Posts by Disney Baby

Babies cry. It is the way they communicate. The interesting thing is that they cry for a number of different reasons. I have three kids but when I was a new mom with my first I learned quickly that every time my baby was crying, it didn't necessarily mean he was hungry. There are a number of different reasons why they cry…and learning their different cries and needs is essential as a parent! Here are a list of reasons why babies cry! - By Casey Wiegand

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People warn you about the lack of sleep that comes with the first few months of parenting, but until you're in the thick of it, it's hard to really understand the toll that hourly feedings Every. Single. Night. will take on your mind and body. And it's not like your days are peaceful and relaxing either. Not only do you need to be awake during the day, you need to be a highly functioning, responsible adult. After all, it's not just you anymore, you've got a little one to care for! Here are 7 tips to help you cope with sleep deprivation until Baby learns to sleep through the night. - By Mary Mcbride

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Few things warm my heart like watching our baby play with Briggs, our faithful chocolate Lab. What's so great is that you can tell that my son LOVES Briggs. But just the other day, something occurred to me. Briggs is almost 10 and Luke's only one. If something were to happen to Briggs in the next couple of years, Luke might not even remember him. I truly don't think this will be the case, as it seems ol' Briggs has plenty left in the tank. Still, though, such a thought does give me pause. And if anything ever did happen to our family pet in the next year or two, there are so many things I'd want our baby to know about him. Here are 7 of them. - By John Cave Osborne

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When I was pregnant, we got a growth chart as a gift and I thought it was such a sweet and thoughtful thing. When I was growing up, I used to measure myself on the pantry door in our bathroom and I marked it up with permanent marker. My mom has always said she'll rip that door out of the wall one day as a keepsake. But, with a growth chart like these you don't have to worry about marking up a permanent fixture in your house. In fact, some of these are even keepsakes that you can roll up and keep in a box long after your kids outgrow the chart. Here are 7 unique growth charts you'll want to keep forever.- By Becka Robinson

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There's something about the jewel toned and fiery hues that seem to pop up everywhere once the weather starts to cool down. Fall's color scheme is one of my all time favorites, and while pastels are usually the colors of choice for nurseries, I found these gorgeous autumnal nursery color schemes to inspire you throughout the season. Yes, it is possible to break away from the pastel cliche! Here are 7 ways to use vibrant fall colors in your nursery. - By Becka Robinson

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It's pretty common for small children to affix themselves to a particular stuffed animal or toy, often called a "lovie." As parents, we can try to push our little ones towards a particular toy, but ultimately, we have no control over what they choose and that means sometimes our kids choose some pretty weird things. Case in point: my son and "Two-Ba" the old pillowcase he ultimately fell in love with. Here are 7 of the most unusual lovies kids have chosen. - By Casey Wiegand

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5 products that have changed since I first had kidsI had my first child over 7 years ago, then my second 2 years later, and my third over 5 years later. One of the things that has become most apparent to me since having our 3rd child, is how much baby products change, and multiply! I sometimes feel like my elderly grandmother when I lament on "how different things were 7 years ago when we had our first!". But truly, there are so many new and exciting and awesome products on the market, it's sometimes hard to keep track. And not only do the products change, but the rules and regulations and recalls are dizzying too! The change keeps me on my toes, that's for certain. Here are 5 things that I was most surprised to find that had changed in the last 7 years since I had my first child.

1. Infant Bathtubs
Who knew there could be so many new options for infant tubs available, and even possible? A friend lent us a piece of flat foam, called the Puj tub, that folds into a triangle of sorts and sits in your sink. It unfortunately didn't fit in

5 Things Babies Can Teach Us About ThankfulnessThe moment I became a mother there were suddenly one thousand reasons to be thankful: ten tiny fingers and ten tiny toes. The sound of his breath as he slept. The way my heart overflowed when he'd finally arrived, a perfect blend of his daddy and me.

Even though that was a long time ago, I'm still counting my blessings every day.

November is the month we set aside to focus on gratitude. If you're like me, your Facebook feed is sprinkled with daily reasons for thanks, many of which are related to parenthood.

But have you considered that babies themselves have a lot to teach us about gratitude?

1. Little Blessings
As moms, we tend to focus on why we're thankful for our children. Sometimes they're the ones who teach us the most important lessons of all. Click through to see what moms have to say about what they've learned from their babies.

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2. Miracles Happen
My girl taught me to be grateful for anything and everything that I have.