THE POD BLOG

Traveling by plane with baby

Traveling by plane with baby It takes time to plan a trip, especially when your little one is coming along. Getting on a plane with your baby goes beyond diaper bag prep and we’re here to help. Bef...

Prepare your child for visiting the doctor

Prepare your child for visiting the doctor Going somewhere new can make any of us nervous. Help your little one feel prepared when visiting the pediatrician by letting them know what to expect, hel...

Self-care: you deserve a refresh

Self-care: you deserve a refresh We hear about self-care more and more these days, but what does self-care look like to you? Whether it is a long bath, making sure you can sleep in, or trying out s...

The importance of community

Connection It’s nice to know we are not alone, especially in times like these. It’s OK to need validation and companionship. Reach out to your community for some support and reduce those feelings o...

Your diaper bag checklist

Life went from phone, wallet, keys to a whole literal bag load of stuff more (and some!). Babies come with a whole lot of baggage, and it can be confusing when deciding how big a bag the tiniest pe...

Diaper parties

Diaper parties You may have noticed by now that although there is a lot of good advice out there on how to care for your growing family, there are a lot of arbitrary and unnecessary rules as well. ...

Simpler Holiday Shopping

Shopping for the holidays can go from exciting to stressful real fast. It is easy to lose sight of what you want holiday gifts to be about. Think about what you want your gift to be about: Somethi...

Fun (unscientific) ways to predict your baby's sex

Wondering whether you're carrying a boy or a girl? If you just can't wait to find out the sex of your baby, try these harmless (and totally unscientific) ways to predict the sex of your baby - enjo...

5 kid-friendly activities to beat the heat

Looking for easy ways to keep your kids cool this summer? We've got a list of five easy-to-do, free kids activities that will help keep your little ones from overheating.

7 home remedies for ear infections and earaches

Have you noticed your child tugging on their ear recently? Do they seem uncomfortable? If so, they might have an earache. Earaches can be a major stressor for parents, since they can cause major di...