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Mastering The Newborn Phase: Essential Tips For The First 30 Days
What exactly is a newborn? What age constitutes a newborn? What are the most important tips for newborn care?
Mastering Baby Bottle Feeding: Tips Every New Mom Needs To Know
Do you want to introduce bottles into your baby’s feeding routine? There are a few baby bottle best practices to make the transition a smooth one.
Maximize Sleep And Milk Supply: The Ultimate Strategy For Breastfeeding Moms
Wondering about getting more rest as a breastfeeding mom? One major concern that a lot of new mamas have is that they desperately want to breastfeed, but they also need sleep.
How To Reset An Overtired Baby
You’ve had a crazy day and your regular routine had to be thrown out of the window. Your baby skipped their nap and their wake window is getting way too long – now your little one just isn't settling down. Once your baby is overtired, it can be very tough to get...
I’m Hillary, the founder of Baby Settler, a mom (of 4!)
I’m also a registered nurse and lactation consultant, and I’m here to help you find your groove and navigate the overwhelming days and nights that can steal the joys of babyhood. Amidst all the chaos, I’ll bring you laughs, support, and a whole bunch of “I’ve got this!” moments.
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7 Ways To Improve Your Baby’s Nighttime Sleep (Without Crying It Out!)
Are you dreaming of a time when your baby will sleep through the night, but are scared of baby sleep training methods? The term ‘crying it out’ (also known as the Ferber Method) doesn’t sit right with many parents! Luckily, there are ways to promote self-soothing and better nighttime
Will Formula Help Your Baby Sleep Longer At Night?
If you’re going through the process of sleep training your baby and encouraging them to sleep for longer at night, you probably came across the suggestion of feeding your little one formula. But, is this really the right route to take to lengthen nighttime sleep? And, does formula actually
7 Steps To Get Your Baby On A Regular Sleep Schedule
Are you excited to get your baby on a regular sleep schedule so that you, too, can start sleeping through the night again? Newborns usually sleep for short periods of two to three hours, and wake up frequently to feed. As your baby gets older (around three to five
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Ways to Get Your Partner Involved with Your Newborn Even if You’re Breastfeeding
From the moment you see those two pink lines, life as you know it changes forever. The journey into parenthood is exhilarating, yet it often feels like a roller coaster ride with no manual to guide you. For many new moms, especially those who are breastfeeding, it can...
The Default Parent (an opinion piece)
I want to start out by saying that I'm blessed to have an incredible partner in my husband. Honestly, there are many times when I sit back and compare myself to him and feel completely inadequate in my role as a wife and mother. He does it all- literally. He is an...
How to Choose the Best Pediatric Provider for your Family
How to choose the best pediatric provider for your family. Trying to choose the best pediatric provider for your family has always been a really important decision But honestly, I think it’s more important now than it ever has been. When I was having my first...
Establishing a Schedule and Sleep Training
Establishing a schedule and sleep training are two of the most highly engaged content pieces on social media when it comes to new moms. When you google "establishing a schedule" and "sleep training you’ll find that there are a lot of experts in this space. There is...
The “Dream Feed”: Baby Settler is not a fan. Here’s why.
The “Dream Feed” : A Frequently Debated Topic Among Infant Sleep Consultants At Baby Settler, we are not on board with the “Dream Feed”...but let me explain why so you can decide if you are “on board” with it! Because the truth is, you know your baby better than...
Choosing the Best Diaper for Baby: Disposable vs. Cloth
The best diaper for baby As parents, we constantly face decisions that impact our children. One of the earliest decisions we make as a new parent is deciding what type or brand of diaper to use. When I was a mom for the first time twelve years ago I really didn't...
The Best Breastmilk Storage Solution
Finding the best breastmilk storage solution and the early days of motherhood is a Journey! It's usually filled with joy, anxiety, and endless questions especially when it comes to feeding our babies! As soon as I got home from the hospital with my first baby I was...
The Best Diapers for Your Baby
Why choosing the right diaper matters As a mom of four and a medical professional who is in the field of maternal and infant care, I am often asked, "what are the best diapers you recommend?" My journey through motherhood has been a wild ride! It's been filled with...
How To Enjoy The First Few Weeks With A Newborn
Are you nearing the fourth trimester with trepidation and a small amount of fear around the newborn phase? Taking care of a new baby isn’t easy, but that doesn’t mean you have to settle for merely surviving during this phase. Doing a few things to prepare in your...