A Supportive Community for New Moms: Playtex Mom Trust

I still fondly remember my first days of being a new mom.
It was a weave of emotions: contentment, bliss, anxiousness, uncertainty.

After successfully placing our car seat inside our car with our newborn daughter inside, the hospital in the distance as we slowly (very slowly...) drove away, both my husband and I sat in silence and wondering in our heads: That's it. We're on our own now. 
We were young, inexperienced and although elated and overjoyed to have our little girl coming home, we didn't know what to expect.

Me with 5 Week Old Ava (2008)

This is so common for all new moms. I even had a whole new bout of emotions after my 2nd child was born -- I even suffered from post-partum blues (see my post here).
I believe it's just the motherly protectiveness that overpowers and because we just want to make sure they're OK.

It's always great to have support and advice from seasoned mothers and even just solace from other mothers that are going through the same thing.

I was happy to learn of Playtex Mommyville. 

The Playtex Mommyville Community brings new Canadian moms and moms to be together to share moments, thoughts and tips about caring for your newborn.

When my daughter was born, I relied only on my mom and other family and friends and of course my doctor. There were often times that I needed some reassurance with issues that my mom or friend never experienced with their child.

I wasn't really as active online so I didn't utilize the benefits of a supportive online community.

Benefits of being a mom in Generation Z!

I was happy to be chosen to be part of the new Mom Trust Program which is affiliated with Playtex Mommyville. I jumped at the opportunity to participate because I understand and appreciate how valuable a community like Mom Trust is for all new moms alike.
The Mom Trust program is a virtual, North American network of moms (10 from Canada and 10 from the US). The vision for this program is to have influential moms share their stories, tips, insights and unique experiences of motherhood, while also providing reviews on amazing Playtex products.

Did I mention I cannot live without my Playtex Diaper Genie Elite?
Check out what a few of my readers that I gave the opportunity to test the Diaper Genie Elite had to say here.

Still wondering what the advantages are of joining the Mommyville Community?
You will get:

• special offers
• create a personalized profile
• monthly sweepstakes - each month they offer contests and promotions
• reviews of Playtex products
• customized newsletter based on age or due date of your child to your inbox
• articles and Baby FAQ section to find empowering information to help you along the way

To join the Mommyville Community, sign up here.
You can also join them on Facebook at Facebook.com/playtexmommyville .

Navigate the exciting and sometimes challenging world of motherhood with us! Take Care.




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Disclosure: I am part of the Mom Trust Program with Playtex and receive compensation as part of my affiliation with this group; however all opinions expressed are entirely my own.

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Diaper Diaries: Beware of the Teething Poopies + Diaper Genie Elite #Giveaway

Their sweet smell, the beautiful sounds of their laughter, their super cute, chubby little fingers and toes... Babies... What is that smell?! 

Warning: Excessive use of the word "Poop" ahead. Proceed with caution.

Oh how we love our little ones but man are those dirty diapers deadly!

Nobody warned me about teething poopies. What are teething poopies you ask?

Google this: Teething and more pooping. 

My 12 month old son has been teething for the past few months but most recently within the last month till now (he's a late teether), he's been having a disproportionate amount of dirty diapers.

Way more than what I'm use to.

Initially I thought Is he sick? Should I take him to see the doctor?

But then a close friend that is also a nurse and works with family doctors all the time reassured me that this is very normal. As long as his #2's were not diarrhea (super watery), have blood or black then there's nothing to worry about.

*phew*

I knew he was OK, a mother's instinct always knows, because he ate well, he was in good spirits and totally normal... just extra poop!

And some of those extra poops were dangerous, explosive ones. Like the ones that would shoot up to baby's upper back or all over his thighs. Yeah, that kind. My fellow moms totally know what I'm talking about.

With all of that came the green-eyed diaper monster... diaper rash.

It was a bad one too. 

We changed up our entire diaper-changing routine to accommodate our baby's sore bum which included complete removal of baby wipes (we now use sensitive wipes which work best for my son's sensitive skin) and only cleaned him with water. 

After many failed attempts with different diaper rash creams and concoctions, I finally found the best one that worked for our sons rash: Equal parts cornstarch and vaseline. Mix them together and apply after a change (air dry for a bit to remove excess moisture).

We now use plain old cornstarch after each change and stay far away from any scented wipes or baby powder and it's doing the trick!

Here is how my diaper-changing station looks like on an average day (well, usually a little more messier than this!)

I'm sure I'm not the only mom with a bunch of interesting stories!

During the week of Sept. 23, the Playtex Mommyville Facebook page will be dedicated to Diaper Diaries, where fans can share their stories with others, creating a fun and informative dialogue all about the challenges of motherhood. 

Do you 'Like' them on Facebook yet? 

I'm sure you will get loads of laughs and relief reading all the great little stories other moms will be sharing during that week -- make sure to check them out! And perhaps share a story or two!

One of the must-have items in my changing room is my beloved Playtex Diaper Genie Elite.

It's a nose-saver and great to have during times like this.
Check out my review of the Diaper Genie Elite here.

Thanks to Playtex Mommyville, One of my readers will get the chance to win a great Playtex Diaper Genie Gift Pack which includes the Diaper Genie Elite and a Diaper Genie Portable Diaper Bag Dispenser {ARV $50}.

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