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, […]
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 […]
The tax filing deadline is around the corner, and if you’re the parent of a newborn you’re offered very valuable tax breaks. Although you may be overwhelmed by everything that is becoming parents for the first time, don’t overlook your taxes even though it may be toward the bottom of your list. Raising a child […]
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 […]
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 […]
The contraction is coming, and as the new mom prepares herself to breathe through the pain while gripping her partner’s hand, another woman in the room steadies herself and captures the moment with a single click. She’s not a stranger intruding on the private moment, but a trained birth photographer hired to document and detail […]
The first few months of bonding with your newborn are filled with a variety of emotions from joy, happiness, content and overwhelm. Especially if this is your first baby! With so much information and advice at your fingertips, it can be tricky to navigate the terrain and figure out what’s best for you and your […]
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 […]
Co-sleeping. That hot button topic that parents either love or hate, with very little in-between. In case you’re new to the parenting game, and haven’t heard about it yet, co-sleeping is simply when Baby sleeps close to you at night. As with most parenting practices, it comes with its own set of pros and cons, […]