Kim Taylor

10 Must-Have Tips for Moms When Traveling

Holiday Travel Tips for Moms

Holiday travel can come with a lot of stress and anxiety which can sometimes take away from the excitement and enjoyment of the holidays.  Luckily, traveling with kids does not have to be a horrible experience.  The Mommy Wrap and Sharon Somekh, M.D. cover 10 Tips for Traveling During the Holidays, to help prepare you and your family for a memorable and easy holiday season. Get your downloadable Holiday Travel Tips Guide Have realistic expectations If you going into the holiday and travel expecting that everything is going to be perfect, you are more likely to be disappointed which will lead …

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3 Colic Babies: Biggest Challenge of My Life

Colic GERD and Acid Reflux

Raising 3 colic babies has been tough. Let me tell you my story.  It’s the most beautiful afternoon. Dad is outside playing with the girls; we have nowhere to be, and I feel like I finally have a couple hours to work on my business.  I look out the window and see that the girls are playing nicely, and I say a quick gratitude prayer knowing just how lucky I am.  I can’t believe how tough it has been to get here, and I am sure that many of you can relate.  Raising colic babies has literally been the biggest …

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My Journey through Colic, GERD, and Acid Reflux

Colic GERD and Acid Reflux

Colic, GERD, and Acid Reflux. The words you dread hearing when you have a newborn.  You know how horrible heartburn, acid reflux from a greasy meal, and a tummy ache feel yourself? Imagine what your baby feels when her underdevelopment organs aren’t functioning properly. It’s the worst feeling in the world hearing your baby suffer in pain. All you can do is try to soothe. The blood curdling screams and piercing cries still make me cringe. I’m not lying when I say that I suffer from PTCD (Post Traumatic Colic Disorder). I still immediately panic inside when I hear those …

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8 Foolproof Breastfeeding Tips for Nursing Moms

Fool Proof Breastfeeding Tips

Motherhood is a wild and crazy journey and with each baby, we bring more love into this world.  We are thrown into motherhood blind though, as we do NOT receive a manual to bring home with the baby.  A commonly sought out journey in motherhood is breastfeeding.  It is a magical and empowering journey for some and for others it is full of trials and tribulations. In the end, though, it is so rewarding knowing that you are providing nourishment for your baby and get to experience a moment unique to only moms! The Mommy Wrap’s goal is to help …

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The 25 Ultimate Self-Care Tips for Busy Moms

Self Care

One of the most common problems busy moms have is having time for self-care. We find ourselves juggling the weight of playing mom and wife, then add in work, family, and friends if we can, and all of a sudden we have no time for ourselves. It isn’t uncommon for moms to run like this for a long time (let’s talk years). It isn’t a good thing though! You need self-care in your life. Why is self-care important? When we implement self-care it helps us mentally and physically. You will have lower stress, notice better sleep, and your emotions are …

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Mompreneurs use Motherhood to Inspire Business

Kansas City Mompreneur

The Mommy Wrap was definitely inspired by motherhood.  I would have never thought up this idea if my sweet little babies hadn’t suffered from colic.  Lindsay Shively, news anchor for KSHB 41 Action News of Kansas City, in her ninth month of pregnancy, did a story on the creation of The Mommy Wrap, along with the creation and story on local “mompreneuer,” Egreis Gjergjani of Itty Bitty Toes.  Egreis and I went through two pregnancies together, our youngest children just weeks apart. I watched Egreis launch her business and she has really developed a successful well-known brand.  During all of which, I have …

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Breastfeeding & Sleep: Yes, You Can Have Both!

Breastfeeding and Sleep

Many expectant moms fear that if they choose to breastfeed their baby, then that means they won’t see a decent night’s sleep for a few years. This is simply not true! Yes, it’s true that babies enjoy eating and sleeping, and that they often go hand-in-hand: baby nurses, then baby sleeps. Feeding your baby is relaxing, and it definitely makes them sleepy, especially at night. Breast milk contains melatonin at night, so your body is actually helping to make your newborn sleepy during the night, so everyone can get back to sleep quickly! Almost all babies will fall asleep during …

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The Baby Registry Guide

Baby Registry

The Baby Registry Guide Congratulations Momma!  You are expecting a new bundle of joy and now are faced with creating a registry.  When you go into this, it seems exciting but quickly turns to overwhelm. If you are creating a registry in-store, you will come across the Want.  We will address this in a moment. When you are creating online, you will come across the Recommendations. Here, we are going to go over the best places to register and what you really need.  By doing this, it is going to prevent overwhelm and help you to not be inundated with …

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The Truth About Age Regressions

Sleep Regression

The Truth About Age “Regressions”: Guest Post As a mom of 4 and a pediatric sleep consultant, I have heard parents complain about “regressions” with practically every month of their child’s first few years (ie 4mo, 6mo, 9mo, 18mo regression, etc). Many parents believe that because their child’s sleep seems to change every couple of months that it must be due to a sleep regression of some sort, as they are often not clear as to why the change is occurring. Dictionary.com defines regression as the reversion to a chronologically earlier or less adapted pattern of behavior and feeling. Personally, I …

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What Foods to Avoid While Breasfeeding for Colic

NEW MOM’S GUIDE TO SELF CARE

What is Colic? Colic is a tough phase for any new parent. You are tired. You are trying to learn your new baby. And your baby just will not quit crying. You have tried literally everything and nothing is working. Your baby has all of it’s needs met and is completely healthy.  Colic is described as crying that lasts for prolonged periods of time (think 3+ hours). It is consistent and persistent fussiness.  It is tough, Mama. We have been there. We know! Luckily, colic is a phase, and is short in the big picture of things.  It turns off …

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