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Pregnancy & Preparing For Baby
Traveling With a Newborn
Whether it’s your first trip as a new parent or you’re traveling home from the hospital after surrogacy or adoption, boarding a plane with a newborn can feel daunting, even for the most organized traveler.
Tiny humans may not need their own suitcase, but they come with their own kind of luggage: feedings, diapers, emotions, and love. The truth? You can fly with a newborn and even enjoy the journey with a little prep and the right mindset.
How to Choose Safe Baby Products: What Every Parent Should Know
As a parent, keeping your baby safe is always a top priority, and choosing the right products plays a huge role in that. From cribs to car seats, toys to electronics, every item your baby uses should meet safety standards. With so many options on the market, it can feel overwhelming. Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered! Here are essential tips to help you choose safe baby products with confidence.
When Your Baby Becomes the Middle Child: Helping Them Thrive Through Change
When a new baby comes home, the child who once held the title of “baby” in your family suddenly has a new place. They’re no longer the youngest, yet not quite the oldest, a shift that can feel exciting, confusing, and even bittersweet all at once.
Reflect, Release, and Set Intentions: An End-of-the-Year Full Moon Practice for New Parents in 2024
The arrival of a new baby is a fundamental shift in your life, there is not a single space that it does not touch. As you look back on the whirlwind of 2024, it’s easy to feel as though the year has been a blur of sleepless nights, baby cuddles, and new routines. But as the year draws to a close, the full moon offers a unique opportunity for reflection, letting go, and setting intentions for the journey ahead.
Reflect, Renew, and Connect: A Family End-of-Year Full Moon Ritual 2024
As the year comes to a close, the full moon offers the perfect opportunity for reflection, renewal, and connection. It’s a time to pause and appreciate where we’ve been while looking ahead with clear intentions.
In this post, we’ll guide you through a family end-of-year full moon ritual designed to bring everyone together, foster meaningful conversations, and set a positive tone for the year ahead. This practice encourages open dialogue among family members, creating an
The Ultimate Guide to Safe Sleep for Babies
As parents, ensuring that our little ones sleep safely is one of our top priorities. With so much information out there, it can be overwhelming to know exactly what steps to take to create a safe sleep environment for your baby. We’ll break down the essentials to help you set up a sleep space that not only promotes restful nights but also keeps your baby safe and sound.
Turning Newborn Snuggles Into Mindfulness
The benefits of mindful meditation has been all the rage in the past several years. There are endless studies and personal testimony of mental and physical improvements with the implementation of a mindfulness practice. As a parent of an infant, it can be difficult to feel like you have any time to yourself, let alone even entertain the idea of beginning or continuing a mindfulness practice.
5 S's to Soothe Baby
It is typical for young infants to get fussy in the evening, sometimes referred to as "the witching hour." Their enormous pace of mental and physical development takes a toll on them and are often clingy and upset after a long day of intense stimulation.
Preventing Newborn Falls & Drops
Newborn Falls & Drops are uncommon, but they do happen. The best way to avoid these accidents is to be aware of the risk factors to know when to be extra cautious. This discussion is focused on newborns still in the hospital, but the information can be carried to home as well.
Baby's Second Night (dun, dun, dunnnn)
As a Mother/Baby (postpartum) Nurse working overnight in the hospital, I have had countless calls from parents of newborns during their second night of life thinking there is something wrong with their baby. Their baby who was content and slept all day yesterday is now awake all night, fussy, can't be put down and has been acting hungry all night. The reaction I get from first-time breastfeeding parents is usually concern that their baby is obviously hungry and they must not have any milk!
Safe Infant Formula Preparation and Handling
With all the talk about formula safety, here’s a quick rundown on proper preparation. Powdered formula isn’t sterile, so the WHO recommends mixing it with water at least 70°C (158°F) to kill bacteria, especially for high-risk infants. If making bottles ahead, store them in the fridge for up to 24 hours or keep them cold in a cooler when on the go.
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