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Top 5 Reasons Your Daughter Is Obsessed with Bamboo for Your Grandchild
As grandmothers, we like to think we bring some wisdom and experience to our daughters as they navigate the early stages of motherhood. Naturally, we're wary when a new parenting trend comes along. After all, our moms raised us with Dr. Spock’s trendy philosophies about "crying it out," and when we were new moms, the Brazelton Way was the talk of the playdates.
So, when we see our girls embrace something new, we like to point out—whether we've been asked or not—how the "old way" of doing things worked just fine. Usually followed by, "You survived, didn’t you?"
But believe it or not, some new trends really are improvements on your officially ancient ways (your daughter’s words, not ours). One of those is the popularity of bamboo material versus good old cotton. Here are some reasons why:
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How to Handle Diaper Blowouts at Night (Without Losing Sleep)
Blowouts happen when your baby’s diaper can’t contain everything and gravity, pressure, or movement helps it escape. At night, the problem gets worse because:
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💩 Poop pools backward as your baby sleeps on their back
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🛌 Longer sleep stretches = fuller diapers
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👶 Kicking and rolling displaces even well-fitted diapers
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🍼 Formula or milk changes = more unpredictable bowel movements
Even with the “right” diaper size and brand, blowouts can sneak out the back waistband and creep up to the shoulders (we know).
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Say Yes To Babysitting Grandkids and NO to Burnout!
Have you been asked to watch the little ones more and more frequently (like at the drop of a hat)? You’ve begun to dread the sound of the phone ringing...
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Bamboo vs. Cotton: Why We're Not Cancelling Bamboo
If you've been scrolling Instagram or casually doomscrolling parenting blogs (hi, same), you might've noticed a weird new trend: Everyone suddenly has a PhD in textile processing, and they’re here to tell you bamboo is canceled. The new hot take? "Bamboo...
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What Causes Diaper Blowouts and How to Stop Them (For Real)
Let’s talk about the not-so-glamorous side of parenting: the dreaded diaper blowout. You know the one. Up the back, down the legs, into the car seat. You're not alone, and you’re not doing anything wrong. But there are ways to stop blowouts before they happen.
Here’s what causes them and what you can do to prevent them for good.
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Kids at Play or Kids at Risk? 5 Misconceptions That Need a Time Out!
Guest post by Dr. Sarah McMahon As parents, navigating the sea of information about child development can feel overwhelming. With so much content on the internet, it’s hard to know what's truly accurate or relevant. As a practicing pediatric and neurology...
