It’s commonly known that physical touch between a baby and his parents provides many benefits, but did you know that bath time can be rewarding, too? Set aside the stress of a bath time ritual by organizing and planning in… read more
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Newborn Jaundice: Should I Be Worried?
Jaundice is caused by an excess amount of bilirubin in the baby's blood. Bilirubin is a yellow pigment in red blood cells, and if your new baby’s liver can’t remove the bilirubin from the blood, the yellow pigment will present… read more
The Truth About Oral Thrush
No one wants to see velvety white spots growing in their baby’s mouth. But, if you notice this sign, chances are your baby may have something called oral thrush. Noticing this might confuse and worry parents. But oral thrush is extremely common… read more
Ready, Set, Swim: When Can I Start Swim Training My Baby?
When Nicole Beasley Becker’s then one-year-old son began jumping in the pool without warning, she knew she and her husband had to take action with swim training. “He had no fear and would just jump in to the pool without… read more
Tips for Baby’s First Vacation
Vacations are meant to be relaxing and enjoyable, a time away from the hassles of daily life when you and your family can make memories together that will last a lifetime. However, when you have an infant to care for,… read more
Hip Dysplasia: What is it and Does My Baby Have it?
What is hip dysplasia? According to the Mayo Clinic, hip dysplasia is “the medical term for a hip socket that doesn't fully cover the ball portion of the upper thigh bone. This allows the hip joint to become partially or… read more
Dapper In Diapers: The Evolving Cloth Diaper
These days babies’ bottoms are getting an upgrade thanks to cloth diapers, and people are starting to take notice. With the increase in popularity, a debate has sparked comparing cloth diapers to disposable. The big question is, which is the better pick? For starters, always stick to… read more
Start Your Baby On Healthy First Foods!
Your baby has gotten all her nutrition from breast milk or formula for these first six months or so. Now her tummy is mature enough for more, and she knows it. She may seem unsatisfied after her feedings and is… read more
North Florida Baby Nurse Helps New Parents in Gainesville
Having a baby since 2020 has been different than any other time in U.S. history. That is why new parents are choosing to have the North Florida Baby Nurse who will come right to their home to care for and… read more
Tips and Tricks For Easier Pumping & Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding and pumping is a very personal decision. Deciding how long and whether you’ll be nursing or pumping or both is a decision only you can make. This act of nourishing your baby can be very rewarding, but simplifying the… read more