The Daily Bloom

Board-Certified Nutritionist, Mia Rigden chats to us about learning to love food in a healthy way, creating a healthy mindset for the family, and fool-proof snacks.

Totum founder Erin Erenberg explores holiday boundaries that many new mother's face regarding family dynamics.

Dr. Giselle Tadros, licensed pediatric physical therapist, shares her journey to pediatric therapy, how to find a PT, and what she loves most about the job.

Founder and CEO of Totum, Erin Erenberg, shares her favorite fall books, characterized by issues moms often face.

With the school year right around the corner, we've rounded up some of our back-to-school essentials -- from kid-friendly sunscreen to desk organizers to dinosaur hand sanitizer.

While it's essential to life, the sun can cause long-term damage to our skin from an early age. Mini Bloom has rounded up four sun safety tips for babies and children, as well as our go-to sunscreen, Sunny Stick, for staying protected from harmful UV rays.

Bath time is the best time... especially with good beats. Mini Bloom vibes out on the Rockabye Baby Music's Bath Time Playlist.

Mini Bloom Co-Founder Lauren Wolk-Goldfaden shares the sustainable products that have been making her life easier -- from silicon baking mats to eco-friendly wraps.

Colugo The Diaper Tote

Whether you're engaging in pretend play or looking for creative, curious, and increasingly imaginative children's activities, I've rounded up my favorite printable and digital resources for you and your kids for at home or on the road activities.

Lauren xx 

If you’re anything like us, getting ready for back-to-school can feel like a daunting, giant project... to say the least! If you're anxious about sending your little one back to school, here's our go-to guide for ticking off those classroom essentials (along with a few of our favorites) to get your kiddos ready — and excited — for the year ahead.

*We've geared this list to be best for grades 1-5.

 

Back-to-the-Basics List:

Our Go-To List:

Re-Set with Comfort List:

From the minute you bring your child home, keeping their living environment safe is the number one goal. According to Parents Magazine, household injuries are one of the top reasons kids under three visit the ER each year.

While there are varying stages in which your child will develop and require different safety precautions, it is important to look at your home as a whole and — actually — get down on your child’s eye level to discover the many safety precautions that need to be taken.

Overall tips: (Note: While some of these may sound overboard, children are fast, curious, and they want to touch and play with EVERYTHING — so it’s always best to be overly cautious!)

• Look for safety hazards in your home from your child's viewpoint.
• Use plug protectors on all unused electrical outlets.
• Install covers on electrical outlets.
• Make sure no electrical cords run underneath rugs.
• Keep rooms free of small toys/objects, plastic bags, balloons, legos, magnets, and any other items that could pose a choking hazard.
• Install smoke detectors on every level of your home and near bedrooms.
• Install carbon monoxide meters near sleeping areas in your homes if you use gas, oil heat, or have an attached garage.
• Place cushions/padding on the corners of furniture.
• Cut window blind cords or use safety tassels and inner cord stops to help prevent your child from getting caught in window blind cord loops.
• Secure furniture and large appliances to the wall so your child can't tip them over if they climb on them.

As your child practices balance they may reach for or tip over items as they learn to brace themselves. Be sure all fixtures such as floor lamps, flower pots, and small tables won’t collapse easily. Keep large, lightweight items out of your child’s reach.

This is also the time you should put safety locks on all cabinets and drawers (especially in the kitchen, laundry room, and bathrooms) that hold aerosol sprays, cleaning products, lotions, medications, and other potentially hazardous items. When in doubt, lock it out!

In addition to keeping children off the stairs, baby gates can help keep your kids from entering rooms through wide doorways. Create a space(s) where they can roam freely. The best way to do this is to block off potential areas in which they can fall, trip, or venture into. The following gates are our go-to’s in varying situations:

• An adjustable swing stair gate with extensions around any type of stairs
• Portable mesh gates as a temporary barrier when you are visiting friends or family members that don't have a child-proofed home
• Fireplace gate to keep children away from the fireplace!