Teething can be a challenging time for both babies and parents. As your little one’s teeth begin to emerge, they may experience discomfort, irritability, and restless nights. Soothing Baby’s Teething Woes: Natural Remedies for Teething Pain offers a range of safe and gentle solutions to…
Effective Ways to Baby-Proof Your Home on a Budget
As your baby begins to explore their surroundings, ensuring their safety at home becomes a top priority. Effective Ways to Baby-Proof Your Home on a Budget can help you create a secure environment without breaking the bank. From simple, affordable solutions to essential safety gear,…
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 And it’s not just mother-in-laws and social media offering outdated or conflicting bath time tips.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…