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So we took our 5-month old son Oliver sailing this past weekend and…it was a blast! We wanted to make sure two key things would happen: n We (the parents) enjoy the day! n Our baby is kept safe, warm and dry. n Ultimately, 1. is a function of 2., so I will focus this…

Traveling with a baby doesn’t have to be daunting. If you are already used to some level of logistics in your life (e.g. because you ski, surf, or travel a lot) you will be just fine. One thing that’s helped us a lot is having a massive bag to pack all the baby stuff into;…

We asked, ChatGPT delivered ✅ I’d say it is a solid summary. What do you think? “Using a wearable pump in the backcountry can be challenging, but here are some tips to help you make it work: n Plan ahead: Before heading out on your backcountry adventure, make sure you have all the supplies you…

Babies don’t talk and they cry for a multitude of reasons (duh!). We also know that newborns don’t quite regulate their own body temperature. The combination of these facts led to freezing the baby always being my top fear during winter adventures – much more so than dealing with altitude, lack of naps, weird feeding…

It’s 2023. Most consumer brands have learned to prioritize their users (think Apple). As mothers, how is it possible that our breast pumps still make us look and feel like we’re cows? Every time I pump, I wish: n I didn’t have to spend 5 minutes assembling and dismantling my pump. n I didn’t look…

Our baby had >10 flights in his first 3 months of age as it turns out air travel is a prerequisite to reaching the various adventures and activities our family loves. I hope that traveling won’t stop you from living the life you have imagined for yourself. nn The bottom line: Flying with a newborn…

First, let me get one thing straight: I don’t recommend taking a newborn skiing per se. Infants are not equipped to handle the cold and wind that inevitably comes with the territory, and their bodies are not developed enough to withstand the bumps and jolts of skiing. If you disagree or found a way around…

If you are feeding your baby breast milk, being able to pump and feed your baby a-sync is the ultimate enabler of your lifestyle. Otherwise, you can make things work by always being close enough to your baby to feed them when needed. Chances are that if you are finding yourself reading this blog, you…

My husband and I just dropped our baby off at where his nanny share will be going forward. nn I have conflicting emotions. On one hand, I feel anxious thinking we are not doing right by Oliver. I grew up in Europe, where staying at home with kids at least until they go to preschool…