I thought the Flip camera was a cool invention when it came out, but now that I’ve figured out a way to improve my kids’ behavior with it I think it’s even more amazing.
We have a family Flip video recorder that my kids used to make family movies of everything from plastic army men attacking plastic horses to capturing funny moments of Jeff on the potty to the dogs doing tricks.  I even started to carry the bright orange Flip Camera in my purse in an …

UpSpring Baby’s Momerati is a weekly digest featuring the best of the best from our favorite parenting blogs around the web. If you have a submission/suggestion for next week’s digest, please email amanda@upspringbaby.com.
Watch this helpful video about Morning Sickness Cures on Parents Ask.

In this episode of DadLabs, Daddy Clay and Daddy Brad discuss how dads and moms deal with the aftermath of handing out punishment to their children.
Read DadWagon’s thoughts on Death & Dinosaurs.
Is having one child easier than having two or more?  Lil Sugar has a poll and …

Summertime is the time to be outdoors.  What would childhood be without trips to the beach, sno cones, camping and all those other memorable activities?  But awareness about the harmful effects of the sun’s rays has increased exponentially since we were kids.  Parents now understand that protecting their children from sun damage will have lifelong benefits.   When you and your little ones are ready to hit the pool, keep in mind a few safety tips:

Limit your time in the sun and don’t stay out all day.  If possible, make sure …

We hear lots of good things about Shrinkx Hips from people who have used it, but when a brand new mom who is studying for her medical board exams actually takes the time out to email us, we feel pretty darn special.  Meet Tina G., a New Hampshire resident with a brand new baby boy named Jack.
Late in my pregnancy, I came across the Shrinkx ad in a magazine at the obstetrician’s office. I was excited because I have a hip condition that makes my hip a little …

In honor of Father’s Day, we are thrilled to be able to share an exclusive interview with Daddy Clay of the hugely popular video blog DadLabs.   This revolutionary online community is “Taking Back Paternity” in an entirely new way:  through dialogue, creativity, humor and a passion that has been missing from fatherhood for a very long time.  If you haven’t had the chance to catch their weekly program, check the end of this post for a hilarious sampling that is sure to have you hooked.
Q:  What makes a bunch …

UpSpring Baby isn’t just another baby product company. We are a small but mighty team of fascinating individuals who bring our best to work each day. Behind each employee here is a story, a family and a history that makes each of us unique and valuable to the team. In this, our first “Our Team” blog post, we want to introduce you to Matthew Pope, our Chief Operations Officer.
Matt grew up just outside of Raleigh, North Carolina and went to North Carolina State University where he earned …

I have always been an enthusiastic sleeper.  Prior to having my children it was not uncommon for me to waste half a day on the weekend lying in bed, alternately reading and snoozing to my heart’s content.  The luxury of a long, unhurried nap or being able to lie in bed until you really can’t stand it any more is something I took for granted most of my life.
The journey of parental sleep-deprivation actually began before my twins were born.  Around the 27th week of my pregnancy my body became …

Breastfeeding  is an important decision and there are many reasons why it is the preferred choice for both moms and babies.  But the reality of breastfeeding in our modern society is that women don’t always get the support they need from their partners, families and employers in order to sustain it.
While it is not an impossible task, there are adjustments you may need to make in your daily routine to be able to successfully breastfeed for a year or more, as recommended by the APA.  Unfortunately, new moms may not …

We were so excited to see our friend and fellow blogger Tom Riles of Life of Dad featured last week on the Ellen DeGeneres show!
Tom and his lovely wife Lucy had a baby girl named Barbara Ann this past March.  Barbara Ann was born with a heart condition that required immediate open-heart surgery.  Ellen told their story on her show this past Friday and then surprised the couple with some jaw-dropping gifts.
Watch the segment here.  And don’t forget to check out Tom’s hilarious blog Life of Dad.  You can also …