At around 6 months old, you should start introducing solid foods to your baby. Up to this point, babies survive just fine on breastmilk or formula as a source of iron. And also because they use iron stored in their body from being in the womb. But as babies grow, their iron storage gets depleted […]
You instinctively know that having a baby is an absolute game changer. Your life as you knew it will realistically never be the same again, in the most beautiful way. But what is life really like when you bring your baby home? Your new arrival is full of surprises especially during the first three months. […]
As a parent, there is no worse feeling than when your baby is sick. Newborns and infants carry the worst risk since it takes awhile for their immune systems to be fully developed and able to fight off a virus. Respiratory syncytial virus, commonly known as RSV, is a highly contagious virus that affects the […]
Raising kids is a full-time job, and as a mom you experience the full spectrum of emotions, including happiness, joy, anger, sadness, frustration, overwhelm, etc. A new study came out highlighting the connection between stay-at-home moms and depression. It seems the mental challenges can be exacerbated by isolation and the underestimated amount of what changes […]
File this under things they don’t tell you at the hospital: your newborn will grow like crazy in the first 12 months! In fact, she will grow more during the first year than she will ever grow in her whole life. Michelle Lampl, a doctor and growth researcher at Emory University in Atlanta told Today’s […]
All those in favor of having an owner’s manual for babies, raise your hand. Since pretty much every new mom has thought this at least once, we thought it would be helpful to share tips, secrets and baby care hacks to elevate you to pro status in no time at all. If you’re looking for […]
If you’re a new mother and you’ve decided to try breastfeeding, you know that the early milk (called colostrum) is an excellent source of antibodies that can help protect against disease for a baby’s developing immune system. Breastfeeding has also shown to have positive benefits for new moms, such as: helping your uterus return to […]
A peanut allergy is one of the biggest worries facing new parents. So how do you introduce nuts to babies? There are many safe ways to introduce nuts to babies but the first question is when to start? Research used to suggest that parents should hold off on introducing peanuts until kids were around 3, […]
As a first-time parent you know that having a baby can be overwhelming in itself. But then you add on the thousands of baby products that are on the market and it can be challenging to know what’s needed and what isn’t. There are some baby gadgets designed to solve some of the more difficult […]
When you’re welcoming a little one into the world, all of the first moments can be tricky territory to navigate — especially if you’re a first time parent! Your nurses, doctor, or midwife should give you instructions on most firsts, but if you ever have questions, don’t hesitate to ask! One of the initial big […]
Boo boo’s are the worst. Pretty sure both you and Bitsy can agree! But what happens if your little one experiences more than a scrape or bruise? As a mom, you always want to be prepared in case an emergency scenario arises, and being able to perform relatively first aid can help you feel a […]
Whether you’re 8 months pregnant and already shopping, or are just looking for a change later in the game, the search for a good pediatrician is something every parent experiences! Doctor shopping is hard enough when you’re older, but when looking for a doctor for your sweet babe, it takes an entirely different turn. How […]