BABY LOVE Josie and Indi's Tips

If being a mom has taught me anything, it's this:  there's always something new to learn about parenting. My daughters—and my feelings about my daughters— never stop surprising me, which is a huge part of the wonder of motherhood. Discovering what works for your kids is always a work in progress, and mommy blogs are a great source of tips. Sometimes I try one of those tips and it backfires—screaming baby! But sometimes you get a gem, like these two:

Teething Treat: I mix breast milk with water and pour the mixture into an ice cube tray, using binkies as the "popsicle sticks." Once the "binkie pops" are frozen, I can pop one out when Indi's new teeth need cool relief.  

Diaper Game-changer: I can't believe it took me two kids and a mountain of diapers to learn this trick! I put the clean diaper under Indi before taking off the dirty one. It prevents messes and makes diaper-changing extra quick when we're out and about.  

With lots of baby love,

Josie

BABY LOVE Decals + Dolls

Now that we’re all back and settled in L.A. together, I’ve been looking for ways to decorate my daughters’ rooms in a way that will inspire their imaginations. I recently discovered Blik Wall Decals, which seem like a nice way to add some whimsy. They come right on and off the wall, so I can easily switch them out as the girls get older and their tastes change. I’m loving the mix of prints they have—everything from delicate butterflies to goofy giraffes. Plus, the Venice, CA based company gives back to local and national charities like Boys and Girls Club of Venice and Manifest Equality.

Another recent find is Tane Organics. At first, I was drawn to Tane’s cute baby clothes. But they also have some pretty stuffed animals that are wrapped in organic cotton and machine washable—a must have as little ones like Indi Joon start going through their drooling, teething stages.

With love,

Josie