As parents we always take every precaution to protect our children from any type of danger but this is the real world and accidents do happen. Drownings are a serious threat to young children and it’s important that you teach them the dangers of water at an early age. Did you know that your child […]
We get it, all babies are cute. You can’t help but want to hold them, cuddle them, and make funny noises at them. We can’t help ourselves either but it’s important to partake in newborn etiquette, which is to abide by a set of rules that are meant to keep a baby safe. As adults, […]
Breast pumping can be an incredible thing for Moms (YAY for help so you can nap, shower, sip your warm beverage without heating it up…again). Did you know a lot of Moms out there favor breast pumping over breastfeeding? If you’re searching for ways to make your breast pumping efforts go off without a hitch, there […]
Is your wee child not sleeping? Being a parent can be amazing. It can also be pretty frustrating at times. If your little one just isn’t sleeping through the night, you may be doing something wrong. If you have an issue with a child not sleeping or you’re going through the dreaded 4-month sleep regression, […]
The beautiful warm summer weather is rolling in again and one of the most important things to have in your bag is sunscreen. Typically everyone who is 6 months and older should be using sunscreen on a daily basis especially when spending an extended amount of time outside. There are a variety of benefits to […]
Believe it or not, newborns are born instinctively knowing how to breastfeed. They know how to find your breast and can latch on usually with little to no assistance. Latch on, you say? The latch is the most important part of breastfeeding. It’s when your baby positions his mouth just right, “latches on” to the […]
You’ve seen it play out over and over: mom and dad hand-feeding a heaping spoonful of puree into baby’s wide open mouth. Obligatory airplane noises to boot because of course. But with baby-led weaning, parents take a very hands-off approach and baby is in charge. Your baby sits with a spread of finger foods in […]
It’s the scenario no parent wants to picture: your infant starts choking. And unfortunately with babies, the instinct is to jam everything into their mouths. The downside? They aren’t born knowing how to eat so chewing and swallowing takes time to learn. This means that instinctively a baby doesn’t know how to avoid the hazard […]
As we inch closer to warm weather and summer activities, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has updated its drowning prevention guidelines to keep little ones safe around water. What you may not be prepared for with motherhood is drowning is quite common. Here’s the scary news: drowning is the leading cause of death in […]
You already know that breast milk is beneficial for your baby because of the amazing nutritional and immunity-boosting benefits. But did you know that there are surprising practical uses for breast milk as well? One drop of breast milk can contain up to one million white blood cells whose sole function is to fight germs. […]
It’s the moment all parents have been waiting for: tummy time! Aside from being an adorable photo op, tummy time — placing a baby on his or her stomach while you supervise — is actually an important step for your newborn. After being on their backs for so long, babies need to practice using their […]
For most parents, a pacifier ranks right up there with diaper wipes as a must-have item for baby. Since suckling has a soothing, calming effect, babies are often born already knowing how to suck their fingers or thumbs. And since comforting your baby is one of your top priorities, it’s a given that a pacifier […]