Diaper Free in the Summertime with Elimination Communication

Have you ever wanted to try Elimination Communication (also known as Diaper Free or Infant Potty Training) but were intimidated by lots of wet and bulky clothes and cold weather? It doesn't have to be...

All Feelings Are Valid

All feelings are valid. This seems like an obvious statement, but in our busy lives as parents, it's easy to forget to respect our children's feelings. As we're a team of parents behind the Boba...

International Travel: 10 Tips to Traveling With a Baby

As a family with the “adventure bug,” I will admit that having a baby put us in a bit of an upside-down state. Gone were the days of randomly getting in the car and getting...

5 Ways to Work Wildflowers Into Your Summer Baby Shower

PaletteWhile common baby shower floral motifs tend towards all pinks and purples and are often reserved for girl babies, the wildflower palette strikes out in all directions and lends itself well to gender-neutral celebrations. From...

How to Wear Your Stretchy Baby Wrap Correctly: Spread that Fabric

The Boba wrap feels unlike any other wrap out there. Blended with the highest qualiuty French Terry and a touch of spandex. you'll find that our wrap forms around you and your baby like the...

How Not to Hurt Your Back When Using a Carrier or Wrap

Even the most state-of-the-art baby carrier that has incredible weight distribution may not be enough to keep your back from aching. The trick is to remember that you need to be proactively focusing on keeping...

Breastfeeding on Demand: a Cross-Cultural Perspective

I discovered the work of Gwen Dewar, Ph.D when ParentingScience.com covered her 2008 work on breastfeeding on demand, also known as "baby-led" and "on-cue" feeding. The basis of this practice is that babies, with the...

You Know You're A Mom When...

We've rounded up some very relatable facts or situations, if you will, that most mothers encounter themselves in - pretty much on the regular...So without further ado, you know you're a mom when... 1. You...

10 Reasons to Breastfeed in Public

Breastfeeding in public is, sadly, still a controversial topic. Way too often I come across comments, blogs, and tweets that seem to think that nursing a baby is akin to urinating on a public park...