Now that the weather is FINALLY warming up, I'm trying to get McKenna out of the house as much as possible. Since her dad has an alternative work schedule, a lot of these outings are just the two of us. Since there's no way I can push a stroller and a shopping cart while juggling a diaper bag and purse or change a diaper on the slide at the playground, I've discovered a few must-have items that make getting out of the house this spring so much easier!

How to Survive Flu Season With A New Baby

Flu season can be a scary time of year for some adults; nobody wants to suffer the debilitating effects of this infection of the nose, throat, and lungs caused by influenza viruses. If this is your first flu season with a little one (or you're due to deliver soon) the thought of your precious bundle of joy, yourself, or anybody else who might come in contact with your baby catching the flu is even scarier. The flu is more dangerous than the common cold for young children and each year hundreds of children younger than 5 are hospitalized with flu complications, like pneumonia. I'm sharing my top tips for protecting your precious bundle of joy and yourself from contracting the flu illness and stay well this season.