New parents receive so much unsolicited advice regarding sleep and their newborns. From “never wake a sleeping baby” to “wake the baby every two hours to eat” it can get pretty confusing. Add to that your exhaustion, and who has… read more
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Navigating Newborn Visits: What Family and Friends Should Know
Bringing a newborn baby into the world is one of the most joyous occasions! Amid the crying and pooping, even the mere sight or smell of a tiny tot can be enough to inspire the happiest moments in a parent’s… read more
When Should You Start Tummy Time With Your Baby?
Having a baby comes with a laundry list of questions and concerns. Should you breastfeed? What’s the proper way to change a diaper? How often do babies need to be fed? At what age will they reach certain milestones, like… read more
Keep Track of Baby’s Growth During Their First Year
Babies will change a lot during their first year. Although your baby’s height, weight and head circumference will be measured at each monthly checkup, you may find yourself worrying about her growth between visits to the doctor. Use this helpful… read more
Baby Rashes: Causes and Treatments
The first year of a baby’s life comes along with many challenges, and one of the most common is skin conditions that may pop up. Rashes are often associated with diapers, but they can also come in many forms all over… read more
Why Does My Baby Spit Up?
New moms be on notice... your baby will most likely spit up. It’s a fact of life. However, the good news is most of the time, it is completely harmless and the downside is it might require you to do… read more
Should You Be Screening Your Baby’s Screen Time?
A little bit of screen time for young children can give parents a small bit of sanity – or at the least time to go to the bathroom or have a quick bite to eat – but could it be… read more
Introducing Baby to Your Pet
Our pets are typically in tune with us and are aware when our lives begin to change, including the impending arrival of a new baby. If you are expecting the arrival of a new bundle of joy, you will want… read more
Hello, Baby! When Should I Take My Baby Out in Public?
Knowing when to introduce your baby to the world can be tricky, especially for first-time parents. You worry about their immune systems and if they will be able to fight off common germs. You also worry about strangers putting unwashed… read more
Dressing Baby for Colder Temps
Winter brings cooler temperatures, even to our area, and dressing your little one so they stay nice and warm might seem challenging at first. A great rule of thumb for babies and children is to dress them in one more… read more
