Between Naps: The Little Buddha Blog
Newborn Essentials: What You Actually Need
A minimalist, experience-based list for those hazy early days Welcoming a baby doesn’t have to mean welcoming chaos. There’s so much out there telling you what you “need” for a newborn, but truthfully? Most of it will end up collecting dust. At Little Buddha, we believe less is more. So here’s a no-fuss list of the essentials that actually made a difference in those early newborn days, curated by real parents who’ve been there. 🍼 The Actually-Useful Newborn List: 1. A few soft, breathable outfits. Babies don’t need a whole closet. A handful of cozy, easy-to-change pieces go a long...
It Takes a Village (Even a Virtual One)
Motherhood can feel like the most beautiful kind of lonely. There are days when you’re surrounded by tiny hands and endless needs, yet still feel completely alone in it all. The world gets quieter, smaller, your conversations start revolving around snacks, nap schedules, and the exact right way to cut a sandwich. We hear you. We see you. We’ve lived it. And that’s exactly why Little Buddha was born. 💛 The New Village They say it takes a village, and it does. But for many of us, that village doesn’t always look the way it used to. Sometimes, it looks like:...
How to Care for Bamboo Clothing (Without Stress)
We get it - bamboo clothing is next-level soft and you want to keep it that way. Luckily, it’s not as high-maintenance as some people make it out to be. With just a little extra care, your Little Buddha pieces can stay cozy, stretchy, and beautiful wash after wash. Here’s exactly how to care for your bamboo clothes, without overthinking it. 🧺 Wash Gently Bamboo fabric is naturally delicate, so it’s happiest on a gentle cycle with cold water.We recommend washing with like colors and avoiding rough fabrics (like denim or zippers) that can cause pilling. Quick Tip: Use a mild,...
Sustainable Parenting: Small Swaps That Make a Big Difference
Let’s be real, parenting is a lot.Trying to keep a tiny human fed, loved, and clothed is a full-time job (and then some), and most days we're just trying to survive. So when it comes to sustainability, we believe in progress over perfection. The little choices you make every day? They do matter, and we’re all about making them feel doable, not overwhelming. Here are a few small, mindful swaps that can make a big difference for your family and the planet they’ll grow up in. 🌿 1. Choose Natural Fibers (Like Bamboo!) Swapping out synthetic baby clothes for soft, breathable bamboo...