Welcoming a new baby into your home is an exciting and joyous occasion. However, it also comes with a host of new responsibilities, including the essential task of baby-proofing your home. Creating a safe environment for your little one doesn’t have to break the bank….
How to Calm a VERY Fussy Newborn Baby
Whispers and gentle rocking are perfect techniques for lulling calm babies to sleep. But very fussy newborns…well, they need a bit more vigor to help them settle down and fall asleep. “Vigor” and “calming” doesn’t seem to mix…I know! But I assure you that it’s…
Can Babies Be Allergic to Breastmilk?
If your new baby seems extra fussy, gassy, barfy, snorty, or rashy you may wonder, “Can babies be allergic to breastmilk?” You are not the only one asking that question! When a breastfed baby isn’t feeling their best, parents often jump to the conclusion that…
Nap Fails: Get Daytime Sleep Back on Track
There are few things more frustrating to parents than when your baby won’t nap. No matter if your baby fights daytime sleep altogether or snoozes for just 5 to 10 minutes, it’s hard! But it’s also fairly common. That doesn’t mean there are no fixes!…
What to Expect at Well-Child Visits
While it’s a no-brainer that you take your baby or toddler to the doctor when they’re sick, it’s also important to bring your child to the pediatrician for regularly scheduled visits when they are feeling just fine! Enter: The well-child visit. The American Academy of…
How to Dress a Newborn
Having a baby is wild. One day, you’re living your life, taking showers, getting dressed, and eating without giving any of it too much thought. Then you become a parent and suddenly, all those basic everyday tasks become mind-bogglingly foreign. (How do you bathe a…
How to Give Your Baby a Bath
Giving a baby a bath doesn’t seem like it would be hard…but like so many things parenting, knowing how and when to give Baby a bath is confusing! And it’s not just mother-in-laws and social media offering outdated or conflicting bath time tips. A recent…
Baby Sleep: Common White Noise Mistakes to Avoid
I love white noise! It’s a fantastic tool to help babies, big kids, and even adults get the sleep they need. After all, there’s a reason white noise is a key element of my 5 S’s for soothing babies! For instance, research shows that white…
10 Best Proteins for Babies
You might think of babies as mini bodybuilders…though they’re far from pumping iron, they make incredible gains during their first year of life! Babies triple their size by 12 months, and that massive amount of growth requires plenty of nutrition (especially protein). When introducing solids, many parents’…