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5 Newborn Hacks for New Moms

After coming home with your new bundle of cuteness, you don’t just want to survive as a new mom, you want to thrive! Life with a newborn in those first few weeks is definitely challenging, but there are a few hacks you can put into practice to flourish in your new...

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7 Tips For The First Week of Breastfeeding

Even though breastfeeding your baby is completely natural, it doesn’t mean it’s easy! Getting your baby to latch, knowing when to feed, and getting the perfect feeding position down can be really overwhelming.  Luckily, there are some things you can do to help the...

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4 Signs It’s Time To Drop A Nap

You and your baby had a great sleep routine going – they were sleeping when they were supposed to, had active awake times, and were eating on schedule. Everything was going according to plan. However, things are different now and they’re no longer falling asleep on...

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Why it’s ok to put your baby in their own room.

First things first. During the first six weeks of your baby’s life, I do recommend you have your baby sleep in your room (not your bed). You will be doing feedings so frequently at night that it does make sense to have your baby close to you. Also, it’s helpful as you...

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“How do I get my baby to extend their nap?”

I get asked this question multiple times each week. My response is always, “Tell me a little more about your baby’s nap routine.” Let me share a truth with you. Most babies (I would say all, but there’s always that one unicorn baby) won’t take predictable, lengthy,...

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5 Tips To Help Your Baby Sleep Through The Night

Is your baby struggling to sleep through the night? Are they walking up at all hours, after only a short period in dreamland? This can be a stressful time – not only is it a struggle for you as a mom to not get enough good quality shut-eye, but developing a good...

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Why You Should Swaddle Baby

Why You Should Swaddle Your Baby  Picture this: you finally get your baby to drift off, tiptoe away, and—just when you exhale—they flinch awake with a startled cry.You’ve done everything right, and yet sleep still feels impossible. You’re not doing anything wrong....

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What is the Difference Between Fussing & Crying

Fussing vs. Crying: How to Tell the Difference (and Why It Matters) Fussing is low, on-and-off noise: whimpers, grunts, and “eh-eh” sounds that pause and often settle on their own. Crying is louder, steady, and builds, and it’s your baby’s signal that they need you...

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The FOUR Month Sleep Regression. Why Does it Happen?

Have you asked yourself this? Googled it yet? Let me help guide you to figuring out why your baby might be waking up again at night after maybe he/she had started getting that uninterrupted sleep at night. Let’s pause for a minute first. Don’t let this sleep...

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