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Why Toddlers Love Berries (And How to Survive the Expensive Berry Phase)

February 2, 2026

If you’ve recently stopped buying formula and thought your grocery bill would finally go down — only to watch your toddler demolish an entire container of berries in one sitting — welcome to the toddler berry phase.

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Surviving Sick Season: Natural Remedies and Mom-Tested Essentials to Help Your Little One Feel Better

January 5, 2026

If you’re deep in the trenches of sick season right now, you’re not alone. I’m literally typing this from under a blanket, tea in hand, and a toddler with a runny nose glued to my hip. This time of year hits hard — daycare germs, school germs, holiday germs… they all seem to be working overtime.

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The Best 2AM Breastfeeding Snack Hack Every New Mom Should Know

December 23, 2025

Those first newborn weeks are intense. Between the cluster feeding, unpredictable wake-ups, and that “wait… what day is it?” exhaustion, the last thing any mom wants to do at 2AM is: make a snack, wash a dish or think about anything.

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When Parents Get Sick: Parenting While Sick and Still Showing Up

December 19, 2025

Parenting while sick is one of the most exhausting — and least talked about — parts of parenthood.

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Hi, I’m Chrissy — a mom who’s just trying to make this wild, wonderful parenting thing a little easier (and a lot more fun).

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  • Ultimate Baby Shower Gift Guide: Practical Gifts Parents Actually Need
  • The Ultimate Baby Bath Time List: Must-Have Newborn Essentials
  • Best Bottle Feeding Gifts for New Moms
  • Postpartum Essentials for New Moms
  • Newborn Playtime Essentials for Development
  • Planting roots, growing memories, and learning that the best growth happens little by little 🌱✨
Parenting and gardening both remind me that beautiful things are always worth the patience. Is anyone planting anything for the summer?Comment below for what you’re most excited about! If you’re new here, hi 🌿 Follow along for simple parenting tips and tricks, gardening, and little joys (coffee) along the way. #crosscofinds
  • Newborns don’t need a playroom full of toys… they need the right ones 🤍In the early months, babies learn through:
• sight 👀
• touch ✋
• sound 🔊
• movement 🤸‍♀️That’s why simple, sensory-based toys make the biggest impact.I put together a list of newborn playtime essentials that actually support development (and won’t overwhelm your baby).Think:
✔️ Tummy time mats
✔️ High-contrast books
✔️ Crinkle toys
✔️ Rattles + teethers
✔️ Stackable cupsThese are the kinds of toys that grow with your baby.Save this for later or add it to your registry 🤍🔗 Link in bio
  • New parent tip: don’t wait until 2am to realize you’re missing something 😅Having a few simple baby health essentials on hand can make all the difference when your little one is uncomfortable.From congestion to dry skin to surprise fevers — these are the items I always keep in a small “baby health basket” so everything is easy to grab when you need it most.✨ My must-haves:
• Healing ointment
• Thermometer
• Nasal aspirator
• Nail file
• Fever reliefTrust me… future you will be VERY grateful 🤍Save this for later + check the full list at the link in bio!#newmomlife #babyessentials #newparenttips #momlife #babycare #firsttimemom #newbornessentials #momtips #parentinghacks
  • Diaper changes are basically a full-time job in those newborn weeks 😅 (we’re talking 10–12 a day!)Setting up a simple, organized diaper changing station can make a huge difference — especially when you're running on no sleep.Here are the essentials that actually make life easier:
✔ Wipe-clean changing pad
✔ Diaper pail (odor control = lifesaver)
✔ Diaper cream (keep it within reach!)
✔ Diaper caddy for grab-and-go organization
✔ Portable changing mat for anywhere changes💡 Pro tip: If you have more than one floor, set up TWO stations. Your future self will thank you.You don’t need anything fancy — just a few smart essentials that save time, stress, and energy.🔗 Check the full list + recommendations at the link in bio
  • The newborn stage = magical… and very sleep-deprived 😅💤If you’re in the thick of those early months, having the right sleep essentials can make a huge difference for both you and your baby.These are the go-to newborn sleep must-haves parents swear by 👇
✨ Swaddles (hello longer stretches!)
✨ White noise machine
✨ Pacifiers
✨ Blackout curtains
✨ Bassinet for safe, close sleepCreating a calm, cozy sleep environment doesn’t mean perfect sleep (because… newborns 😅), but it can help make nights a little smoother 🤍Save this for later or send to an expecting mama 💌👉 Read the full list + tips at the link in bio!
  • If you’ve ever breastfed (or are planning to), you know—it’s not always as easy as it looks 🤍The right products can make a HUGE difference in comfort, convenience, and confidence.I put together a list of the best breastfeeding gifts for new moms—things that are actually useful (not just cute).If you’re building a registry or shopping for a baby shower, this list will make it so much easier 🙌Link in my bioShare with a mama who needs this 💕
  • No one tells you how much time you’ll spend washing bottles as a new mom bottle feeding 😵‍💫These are the bottle-feeding essentials that actually make life easier for new moms 👇🍼 Bottle washer/sterilizer = time saver
🧼 Baby-safe soap = no weird residue
🧺 Drying rack = less counter chaos
🔥 Bottle warmer = lifesaver at 2am
🧻 Burp cloths = never enoughTrust me… practical gifts > cute giftsThe link to all the products I recommend is in my bio, check it out💾 Save this before your next baby shower!
  • If I had to build my baby registry again, I’d keep bath time SO much simpler 🤍You really don’t need a ton—but the right few items make a huge difference (especially when your newborn feels tiny and slippery 😅)I also learned quickly that having two towels was a game changer—one to keep my baby warm during the bath and one dry for after.🛁 I put together the full list of what’s actually worth it (and what to skip)
🔗 Link in bioSave this before your first bath time 🤍
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Planting roots, growing memories, and learning that the best growth happens little by little 🌱✨ Parenting and gardening both remind me that beautiful things are always worth the patience. Is anyone planting anything for the summer?Comment below for what you’re most excited about! If you’re new here, hi 🌿 Follow along for simple parenting tips and tricks, gardening, and little joys (coffee) along the way. #crosscofinds
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Newborns don’t need a playroom full of toys… they need the right ones 🤍In the early months, babies learn through:
• sight 👀
• touch ✋
• sound 🔊
• movement 🤸‍♀️That’s why simple, sensory-based toys make the biggest impact.I put together a list of newborn playtime essentials that actually support development (and won’t overwhelm your baby).Think:
✔️ Tummy time mats
✔️ High-contrast books
✔️ Crinkle toys
✔️ Rattles + teethers
✔️ Stackable cupsThese are the kinds of toys that grow with your baby.Save this for later or add it to your registry 🤍🔗 Link in bio
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Newborns don’t need a playroom full of toys… they need the right ones 🤍In the early months, babies learn through: • sight 👀 • touch ✋ • sound 🔊 • movement 🤸‍♀️That’s why simple, sensory-based toys make the biggest impact.I put together a list of newborn playtime essentials that actually support development (and won’t overwhelm your baby).Think: ✔️ Tummy time mats ✔️ High-contrast books ✔️ Crinkle toys ✔️ Rattles + teethers ✔️ Stackable cupsThese are the kinds of toys that grow with your baby.Save this for later or add it to your registry 🤍🔗 Link in bio
6 days ago
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New parent tip: don’t wait until 2am to realize you’re missing something 😅Having a few simple baby health essentials on hand can make all the difference when your little one is uncomfortable.From congestion to dry skin to surprise fevers — these are the items I always keep in a small “baby health basket” so everything is easy to grab when you need it most.✨ My must-haves:
• Healing ointment
• Thermometer
• Nasal aspirator
• Nail file
• Fever reliefTrust me… future you will be VERY grateful 🤍Save this for later + check the full list at the link in bio!#newmomlife #babyessentials #newparenttips #momlife #babycare #firsttimemom #newbornessentials #momtips #parentinghacks
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New parent tip: don’t wait until 2am to realize you’re missing something 😅Having a few simple baby health essentials on hand can make all the difference when your little one is uncomfortable.From congestion to dry skin to surprise fevers — these are the items I always keep in a small “baby health basket” so everything is easy to grab when you need it most.✨ My must-haves: • Healing ointment • Thermometer • Nasal aspirator • Nail file • Fever reliefTrust me… future you will be VERY grateful 🤍Save this for later + check the full list at the link in bio!#newmomlife #babyessentials #newparenttips #momlife #babycare #firsttimemom #newbornessentials #momtips #parentinghacks
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Diaper changes are basically a full-time job in those newborn weeks 😅 (we’re talking 10–12 a day!)Setting up a simple, organized diaper changing station can make a huge difference — especially when you're running on no sleep.Here are the essentials that actually make life easier:
✔ Wipe-clean changing pad
✔ Diaper pail (odor control = lifesaver)
✔ Diaper cream (keep it within reach!)
✔ Diaper caddy for grab-and-go organization
✔ Portable changing mat for anywhere changes💡 Pro tip: If you have more than one floor, set up TWO stations. Your future self will thank you.You don’t need anything fancy — just a few smart essentials that save time, stress, and energy.🔗 Check the full list + recommendations at the link in bio
@crosscofinds
@crosscofinds
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Diaper changes are basically a full-time job in those newborn weeks 😅 (we’re talking 10–12 a day!)Setting up a simple, organized diaper changing station can make a huge difference — especially when you're running on no sleep.Here are the essentials that actually make life easier: ✔ Wipe-clean changing pad ✔ Diaper pail (odor control = lifesaver) ✔ Diaper cream (keep it within reach!) ✔ Diaper caddy for grab-and-go organization ✔ Portable changing mat for anywhere changes💡 Pro tip: If you have more than one floor, set up TWO stations. Your future self will thank you.You don’t need anything fancy — just a few smart essentials that save time, stress, and energy.🔗 Check the full list + recommendations at the link in bio
3 weeks ago
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The newborn stage = magical… and very sleep-deprived 😅💤If you’re in the thick of those early months, having the right sleep essentials can make a huge difference for both you and your baby.These are the go-to newborn sleep must-haves parents swear by 👇
✨ Swaddles (hello longer stretches!)
✨ White noise machine
✨ Pacifiers
✨ Blackout curtains
✨ Bassinet for safe, close sleepCreating a calm, cozy sleep environment doesn’t mean perfect sleep (because… newborns 😅), but it can help make nights a little smoother 🤍Save this for later or send to an expecting mama 💌👉 Read the full list + tips at the link in bio!
@crosscofinds
@crosscofinds
•
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The newborn stage = magical… and very sleep-deprived 😅💤If you’re in the thick of those early months, having the right sleep essentials can make a huge difference for both you and your baby.These are the go-to newborn sleep must-haves parents swear by 👇 ✨ Swaddles (hello longer stretches!) ✨ White noise machine ✨ Pacifiers ✨ Blackout curtains ✨ Bassinet for safe, close sleepCreating a calm, cozy sleep environment doesn’t mean perfect sleep (because… newborns 😅), but it can help make nights a little smoother 🤍Save this for later or send to an expecting mama 💌👉 Read the full list + tips at the link in bio!
4 weeks ago
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If you’ve ever breastfed (or are planning to), you know—it’s not always as easy as it looks 🤍The right products can make a HUGE difference in comfort, convenience, and confidence.I put together a list of the best breastfeeding gifts for new moms—things that are actually useful (not just cute).If you’re building a registry or shopping for a baby shower, this list will make it so much easier 🙌Link in my bioShare with a mama who needs this 💕
@crosscofinds
@crosscofinds
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If you’ve ever breastfed (or are planning to), you know—it’s not always as easy as it looks 🤍The right products can make a HUGE difference in comfort, convenience, and confidence.I put together a list of the best breastfeeding gifts for new moms—things that are actually useful (not just cute).If you’re building a registry or shopping for a baby shower, this list will make it so much easier 🙌Link in my bioShare with a mama who needs this 💕
1 month ago
View on Instagram |
6/8
No one tells you how much time you’ll spend washing bottles as a new mom bottle feeding 😵‍💫These are the bottle-feeding essentials that actually make life easier for new moms 👇🍼 Bottle washer/sterilizer = time saver
🧼 Baby-safe soap = no weird residue
🧺 Drying rack = less counter chaos
🔥 Bottle warmer = lifesaver at 2am
🧻 Burp cloths = never enoughTrust me… practical gifts > cute giftsThe link to all the products I recommend is in my bio, check it out💾 Save this before your next baby shower!
@crosscofinds
@crosscofinds
•
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No one tells you how much time you’ll spend washing bottles as a new mom bottle feeding 😵‍💫These are the bottle-feeding essentials that actually make life easier for new moms 👇🍼 Bottle washer/sterilizer = time saver 🧼 Baby-safe soap = no weird residue 🧺 Drying rack = less counter chaos 🔥 Bottle warmer = lifesaver at 2am 🧻 Burp cloths = never enoughTrust me… practical gifts > cute giftsThe link to all the products I recommend is in my bio, check it out💾 Save this before your next baby shower!
1 month ago
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If I had to build my baby registry again, I’d keep bath time SO much simpler 🤍You really don’t need a ton—but the right few items make a huge difference (especially when your newborn feels tiny and slippery 😅)I also learned quickly that having two towels was a game changer—one to keep my baby warm during the bath and one dry for after.🛁 I put together the full list of what’s actually worth it (and what to skip)
🔗 Link in bioSave this before your first bath time 🤍
If I had to build my baby registry again, I’d keep bath time SO much simpler 🤍You really don’t need a ton—but the right few items make a huge difference (especially when your newborn feels tiny and slippery 😅)I also learned quickly that having two towels was a game changer—one to keep my baby warm during the bath and one dry for after.🛁 I put together the full list of what’s actually worth it (and what to skip)
🔗 Link in bioSave this before your first bath time 🤍
@crosscofinds
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If I had to build my baby registry again, I’d keep bath time SO much simpler 🤍You really don’t need a ton—but the right few items make a huge difference (especially when your newborn feels tiny and slippery 😅)I also learned quickly that having two towels was a game changer—one to keep my baby warm during the bath and one dry for after.🛁 I put together the full list of what’s actually worth it (and what to skip) 🔗 Link in bioSave this before your first bath time 🤍
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