Everything parents need to know about caring for a newborn, what's normal, what to watch for, and how to feel confident in those first weeks home. No manual required
HELP……. Is your baby waking all of a sudden, seeking more connection, playing, or wanting to eat more during the night? Were they sleeping better a few days or weeks ago? Are you concerned about what is happening? You are not alone! This is called reverse cycling and has been described to me as if […]
Newborn Sleep or lack thereof… Exhausted parent: Will I ever sleep again? Sibling: Will my parents have energy to play with me again? Family Pet: Why is this squeaky thing up ALL night? Sleep deprivation isn’t just exhausting; it can be debilitating, as it can impact mood, healing, milk supply, bonding, relationships, older siblings, and […]
After a quarter of a century working in the postpartum, breastfeeding and newborn fields in hospitals, schools, classrooms and homes, PLUS being a mom myself, here are some postpartum tips that I wish everyone knew BEFORE they have a baby: (in no particular order) -FED is BEST! Breast. Bottle. Pumping. Formula -Breastfeeding might be natural […]
YES, it is completely normal! Newborn poop can be a mystery as it changes. It is hard to wrap your mind around your baby not pooping anywhere from 4-8 times a day, especially when you feel like all you do is change diapers in those first few days and weeks. Some newborns poop with every […]
I am finally here. You have waited 10 long months to meet me. Here is my love letter to you: Parenting is HARD. We know becoming a parent can be SCARY and OVERWHELMING yet JOYOUS and EXCITING all at the same time. We don’t come with a book of instructions or a HOW TO manual. […]
Starting immediately after delivery, if your baby is healthy, parents can provide skin to skin contact. If your baby is born premature and taken to the NICU, the staff will allow you to place your baby on your bare chest when he or she is able. Being home during this pandemic has allowed me time […]
Sibling introduction and expected behaviors Your next baby has arrived and now it is time to introduce your children. Sibling introduction can be an overwhelming encounter, but it is also a beautiful sight to behold. Some parents choose to do it in the hospital while others wait till they get home. When not during a […]
Diaper Changing 101 Whether this is your first diaper change or your 500th, you will soon become a pro! Babies, especially newborns go through a TON of diapers in the first couple of weeks. Putting the diaper on backwards or making it too lose are common mistakes. Being peed on WILL happen at some point, […]
Congratulations on the next baby? The arrival of your new baby will mean some big changes for everyone and although parents might feel ready (or as ready as one can ever be), siblings might not share the same excitement. Not only do they have to share their house, their playroom and their toys, they have […]