KeaParent Feature: Erica

Today, we're featuring KeaMommy Erica from our KeaCommunity!

Short introduction of yourself

I'm a stay-at-home mom to a 7-year-old daughter and a 1-year-old baby boy. I'm very family-oriented and enjoy a good movie and learning fun new recipes.

What you love about KeaBabies and which product would you recommend for other parents to have?

The KeaBabies brand has amazing products for parents and babies and has a great community where you can find support and information. I loved using my postpartum belt because it really helped get my figure back after having each of my kids. I got back to feeling like myself a lot quicker.

Share 1 amazing tip about parenthood

Don't get overwhelmed! Take it one day at a time and don't worry if your baby isn't hitting his milestones when other babies are. All kids are different and do things when the time is right for them.

How did you overcome your difficulties or challenges?

At first, I was stressed when my baby was underweight and not crawling or walking when other babies were. Then, after realizing that is just how my baby is, I stopped stressing over the small stuff. He is happy and overall very healthy. Not all kids are the same. We shouldn't try to expect them to all develop the same way or at the same time. We shouldn't put so much pressure on ourselves to be "the perfect parent".

Any challenges throughout parenthood and how you overcome them?

There are challenges at every stage. My older child took 2 years to potty train because I pushed her into something she wasn't ready for. Now with my baby, I'm going to wait until he's ready and hopefully it will be a lot less stressful on all of us. I've learned to be more patient over the years.

Best part about parenthood?

Hands down looking into my beautiful children's eyes and feeling a love like no other.