Chuck says the biggest challenge they face is “non-use and people with their elementary school kids not using booster seats.” He says you need to remember “the law is a low bar” and in order to give your kids the best protection possible you need to go above and beyond. “I always tell people, if it…
Can I put my baby in a rear-facing seat past the age of 2? YES! AND, it is recommended. What about their legs? Your child can cross their legs, hang them off the side or do whatever they want with them… the seat will…
Learn how to properly secure an infant into their convertible car seat. Watch THIS VIDEO to see how to secure your infant into an infant car seat. Below, I will list the differences or the ‘NEW’ stuff that you need to consider once you move baby to the next stage – a convertible, rear-facing seat….
We all want to keep our children safe at all times. Driving is the most dangerous activity we partake in on a daily basis, but 4 out of 5 child passenger restraints are used incorrectly. I’m doing an entire vlog series starting…
If you can, install your car seat in the center seat. It tends to be the safest spot should you get into an accident. Farthest from any impact. …
Kapi’ʻolani Medical Center for Women & Children has an updated, new NICU wing in the Diamond Head Tower. The staff and facilities are amazing but what really made me…
Hawaii Pacific Health has updated their MyChart App and it’s AWESOME. Through MyChart you can electronically check-in for your appointments, schedule or cancel appointments, email your doctor, view and pay your bill, refill your medication, update your…
I had the pleasure of interviewing Brandy Rhinelander, the manager of the Mother-Baby Care Unit at Kapi’olani Medical Center for Women & Children. She is a wealth of information and her interview is below. But first, here is some helpful information about what…
Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children provides some goodies for you including: diapers, wipes, a baby comb, vaseline, baby shampoo/body wash, a Hawaii Pacific Health…
Are you planning to deliver your baby at Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children? Thinking about it? Well, I have just the “tour” for you! This will give you a taste for what to expect if you plan to labor and deliver here…
I just got back from a jam-packed, exciting – yet relaxing – staycation on Oahu. We flew into Honolulu from Maui and headed straight to The Modern Honolulu for a munchkin-less weekend. Every mom deserves some time away from the kids to relax and rejuvenate! Our room was spacious and clean with a wonderful… Read More
My sister, mom and I just got back from an AMAZING trip to Tahiti! We had a blast and I thought I would jot down some things you might want to take into account if you are planning a Tahiti trip of your own. I have “ten” things on my list but wanted to post this as soon as possible, so here…
