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The list of things to avoid while pregnant kept growing and growing the more I researched and took note of. Similarly, when painting and decorating the baby’s nursery, make sure you aren’t stripping old paint or sanding — because solvent-based paints and old paintwork may contain lead, a very toxic chemical for pregnant women. This is another big topic — one that I passionately addressed in this pregnancy-safe beauty post as I learned real-time about which products I needed to avoid. And when you still feel confused about what you shouldn’t eat or what you shouldn’t do, be sure to stay informed by checking in with your health practitioner and resources like ours, so that constant worries don’t cloud your journey.

that I know I am pregnant? It may take some time to see your doctor after you make that call — most are held at around 8 weeks… I remember when I scheduled my first visit and felt a bit confused when I realized I wouldn’t see my doctor for another 3-4 weeks. That’s because pregnant woman need folate to help with baby’s development (and it can be hard to get enough of it naturally in your normal diet) This is really something I regretted not doing more of during my pregnancies…during the first one, I did pretty well keeping week-by-week notes of my baby bump and symptoms, but didn’t think to do it again with my other pregnancies (that and being pregnant while caring for a toddler is exhausting! )

Get creative and place baby in a gift box for an adorable photoshoot or have baby reaching for Santa’s cookies like this amazing photographer did. Ditch the busy malls and play gyms during the busy holiday season and instead opt for baby-safe sensory bottles, sensory board or art work you can do at home to help stimulate the senses for early development. Christmas-themed Sensory Board – Love this simple way to let little ones touch all the Christmas items they want in a safe way. As parents, we all know too well about the stress that putting up a Christmas tree and keeping baby away from the tree brings when you have curious little ones.

Inside: An easy winter handprint craft you can do with your baby or toddler using this free printable mitten template. Now that my kids and I are spending more and more time indoors as the winter weather draws nearer, I find myself singing a different tune, mainly Baby, It’s Cold Outside. You can use regular printer paper or construction paper if that’s all you have, but to truly make it a keepsake, I recommend investing in a little sturdier stock paper like these that works with your printer. Easy simple, fun to do with kids of any age, but especially for babies 6 months to a 1 and 2 year old tots and toddlers during the winter months.