Baby’s bath is a cherished time for the adult and the baby alike. Here are a few simple steps to keep in mind as basics for baby’s bath time. Gather Supplies – Before you begin, make sure you have everything you need during and immediately after bath ready and on hand. Having your bath items Read More
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Encouraging the Sibling Bond
You are so excited to be adding to your family. You should be, it’s an exciting time. However, you can’t be sure that your older child or children are feeling the same. In fact, they probably aren’t really sure what they should be excited about. Do you remember that big life change, the shift in Read More
Baby’s First Visitors
Your baby’s arrival is not just anticipated by you but by your friends and family. They are eager to meet the new arrival. However, as parents, you are often overwhelmed, sleep-deprived, and maybe not so eager to be playing host. Here are some tips to help everyone enjoy these first visits. Plan Ahead – Before Read More
Infant Sleep Safety
After spending 9 months doing everything to ensure your baby arrives healthy, parents want to continue to do their best for their newborn. Sleep is a huge component of an infant’s growth and development. Making it safe is critical. The following are recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Sleep Position – Supine (on Read More
Healthy Eating for Expectant Mothers
Everyone can benefit from healthy eating, but what a woman eats and drinks during pregnancy is her baby’s main source of nourishment. So choosing foods that contain important nutrients for a baby’s growth and development is essential. Expecting moms should talk with their doctor about any special needs they may have beyond these general recommendations. Read More
Diapering 101
So here’s the thing diapering is not the most glamorous of jobs with your newborn, but it is essential to their health and well-being. Further, it’s an opportunity to connect with the baby in a special way and like bath time, can be enjoyable. Whether you choose cloth or disposable diapers you are looking at Read More
Pregnancy and Diet Myths
There are quite a few misconceptions and myths about pregnancy and diet. We’re going to look at a few of the most common and attempt to unravel them. Morning Sickness Morning sickness is real. Some women find that it’s intense and others note that it lasted a short time. Regardless managing morning sickness is important. Read More
Music and Development
There is no doubt that music has positive and strong effects on us. Babies and children are no different. In fact, the positive effects are rather diverse and encourage development in both mental and physical ways. Music can activate neural pathways that are connected to the development of many skills. Here are a few of Read More
It’s Natural
You know it’s natural for everyone – children and adults alike to be outdoors. Even the most “indoor” person is drawn to nature. The fresh air, sunshine, rich earthy smells, all the sounds, and sights of beauty – it’s calling us all. Studies have shown that time spent in green spaces reduces stress, encourages cooperation Read More
Bottle Feeding Tips
We’ve all heard that “breast is best” is the standard in feeding your baby. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breastfeeding exclusively for the first 6 months whenever possible. While this is a wonderful recommendation, not all families can make this happen. Moms may need to return to work or they want to include others Read More