Everyone is talking about sleep – its importance and its elusive nature. Having a good night’s sleep is essential for every one of us. What are the secrets to good sleep? Age Recommended May be Appropriate Not Recommended Newborn (0-3 months) 14-17 hours 11-13 or 18-19 hours Less than 11/more than 19 Infant (4-11 months) Read More
Category: Newborn
Swaddling Benefits
The concept of swaddling is hundreds of years old. In theory, swaddling takes your baby back to the womb where everything was comfortable, cozy, and safe. There are several benefits to swaddling that parents and babies can enjoy. We occasionally find babies who don’t really want to be swaddled. I often have parents say the Read More
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
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
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
Dressing Baby – Top Tips
Dressing a baby for the weather doesn’t take a Ph.D., but there are some important rules of thumb that you’ll want to consider. Fabrics and Fit Colder Weather Warm Weather Over the course of each day, regardless of the weather, you’ll be changing clothes several times. Make this time more enjoyable for you and your Read More
Baby Gear: Some Things You Can Do Without
There’s a plethora of baby gear and equipment you can sink your money into, but take a second to consider – “Do I really need that item?” Some things you can do without and still have a well-set up nursery or baby care items. Here are a few to consider. The Diaper Bag I know Read More
Getting Through The Diaper Rash Blues
We never want babies to feel pain or discomfort if we can help it. Diaper rash is one of those things that can happen and we need to be ready to manage it quickly. The reason diaper rash happens is the fact that urine and stool get pressed next to the baby’s skin in their Read More