Babies Down, Bottles Up

01/12/2026

Okay but why does winter travel with kids feel like an Olympic sport? ❄️🥶

We’ve talked a lot about traveling with kids, airports, bus trips, all the things… but let’s talk about the real challenge: traveling with kids in freezing, snowy weather.

Snowy sidewalks, icy parking lots, and the constant question of how to keep your kids warm when they can’t wear big puffy coats in their car seats 🧣🚗

What are your cold-weather travel hacks?
Blanket tricks? Car seat ponchos? Layering magic?

Drop your tips, tricks, and “learned this the hard way” wisdom in the comments 👇❄️🧤
And if you need a refresher on all of our go to blind parent traveling tips, check out this episode.

Podcast Episode · BABIES DOWN, BOTTLES UP · 11/06/2025 · 1h

01/09/2026

I think this could also be a great tool when teaching your children their letters and numbers. Also, if they are making a picture for you as a blind parent. 

✨ The BrailleDoodle lets kids practice braille, shapes, and even math on a reusable, tactile board, so they can play, erase, and try again without wasting paper. Such a fun way to sneak extra braille practice into playtime!

https://lssproducts.com/brailledoodle-braille-teaching-aid/

01/09/2026

Alright y’all, we need the group chat energy on this one 😅👇

While recording our Patreon episode this week, we somehow ended up deep in a debate about blind folks on dating apps, because of course we did. So let’s settle it once and for all.

What’s the move?
Do you put “I’m blind” right there in the profile, drop it after you’ve been chatting for a bit, or casually let it be a surprise when you show up to the date? 😏

We want real-life stories too, not just hot takes. If you’ve actually navigated dating apps while blind, come on in and spill the tea. What worked, what was awkward, and what would you do again or never do again? 👀🍿

01/08/2026

New year, new episode, same real conversations 💬✨

We’re kicking off the year by easing back in and catching you up on our lives. How the holidays actually went, what worked, what didn’t, and what we’re very happy to leave behind. We also talk realistic goals, stretch goals, and the intentions we’re carrying into this year.

And because it’s us, we wrap it up with a fun Playlist Playoff, choosing our walk-on songs for the year ahead and the mindset behind each pick 🎶🔥

Hit play, pour something cozy, and come hang with us.
Tell us in the comments, what’s your walk-on song for this year? 👀🎧

Podcast Episode · BABIES DOWN, BOTTLES UP · 01/08/2026 · 24m

01/07/2026

Wondering which jobs are screen-reader friendly in 2026?

If you use JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, or another screen reader daily, these are real, accessible career paths you can explore in 2026... especially for remote work.

Top Screen-Reader-Friendly Jobs in 2026

1. Customer Support / Help Desk (Remote)
Salary: $40,000–$65,000/year
Skills: Clear communication, keyboard navigation

2. Digital Accessibility Testing & Compliance
Salary: $55,000–$85,000/year
Skills: Screen reader proficiency, WCAG & ADA basics

3. QA & Rules-Based Analysis
Salary: $50,000–$75,000/year
Skills: Logical thinking, step-by-step testing

4. Technical Writing & Documentation
Salary: $60,000–$90,000/year
Skills: Clear writing, content organization

5. Remote Administrative & Operations Support
Salary: $45,000–$70,000/year
Skills: Email/calendar management, organization

These roles work because they rely on text, structure, and logic... not just visual guesswork.

Get help choosing the right path and learning how to get started.

Join our Live AMA: 2026 Career Planning, How to Get Started
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January 13
2:00 PM Pacific | 5:00 PM Eastern
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Start 2026 with clarity, direction, and momentum.
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01/07/2026

PSA for every parent currently living in a household of coughs, fevers, and mystery germs. 😮‍💨🤒

We’re re-sharing this Babies Down, Bottles Up episode because sickness is everywhere right now. Strep, stomach bugs, fevers, the whole survival-mode experience. We talk real-life sick day chaos, what actually helps at home, when it’s time to call the doctor, and how to keep it together when everyone’s down at once.

If your house is currently powered by Pedialyte and vibes, this one’s for you. 🎧
Tell us in the comments, what illness is making the rounds in your house right now?

Podcast Episode · BABIES DOWN, BOTTLES UP · 02/06/2025 · 38m

01/06/2026

Ooooh, y’all know when we say “the group chat is chatting,” we mean it 👀💬

This week though, it’s not heated debates about oranges on the counter 🍊 or hot chocolate vs apple cider ☕🍎
We’ve switched lanes and turned the group chat into a fitness hype squad 💪✨

Check-ins, sharing workouts, swapping high-protein meal ideas, and hyping each other all the way up 🏋️‍♀️🥩🔥

So tell us…
Do you have a support system on your fitness journey?
Any fitness-related New Year’s goals you’re working on?

Drop it in the comments, we’re nosy and cheering you on 💕👇

01/04/2026

Happy world Braille Day 🖤✨

Braille is access, independence, and power, period. Blind parents deserve information they can actually use and spaces where accessibility isn’t an afterthought.

At Babies Down, Bottles Up, we’re here for blind parents, real talk, and doing better every day 📖💅

Drop a 💗 in the comments if you’re a blind parent using Braille.

01/01/2026

POP THE BOTTLES, WE’RE CELEBRATING 🍾✨
This year on Spotify, Babies Down, Bottles Up saw a 202% increase in listening time, a 24% jump in followers, and listeners tuning in mostly from the U.S. We’re so grateful for our top fans and every single person who shows up, presses play, and shares the love. Thank you for being part of this community, we truly couldn’t do this without you 💖🍷

Now tell us, what topics do you want to see us tackle in the new year? Drop them in the comments 👇✨

12/30/2025

As this year wraps up, we just want to pause and say THANK YOU to our listeners and supporters, seriously, we couldn’t do this without you 💕 We’re so excited to bring even more helpful, real, and relatable content in the year ahead. Now tell us, what was your favorite episode this year? Drop it in the comments and let’s see if your favorite matches ours 👀🎙️

12/29/2025

The Christmas festivities are officially over, the chaos has settled, and now we’re all just trying to remember what day it is. ☕️🎄➡️😮‍💨
What’s one small thing you’re doing for yourself today, even if it’s just drinking your coffee while it’s still hot?

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from the Babies Down, Bottles Up crew 🎄✨ This episode is our cozy, chaotic holiday special full of laughs, strong opinions, and end-of-year vibes. We’re talking about what our kids are most excited for this Christmas, diving into a very spicy holiday Playlist Playoff where we confess which Christmas songs we absolutely cannot stand 🎶😅, and revealing our Secret Santa gifts with real-time reactions 🎁👀. We also take a heartfelt moment to say thank you to every single person who has listened, shared, supported, and believed in this community ❤️ Grab a drink, get comfy, and celebrate the holidays with us as we wrap up the year together. See you in 2026 ✨🍷

Podcast Episode · BABIES DOWN, BOTTLES UP · 12/25/2025 · 57m