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The Real Impact of Co-Sleeping: Beyond Safety
If you want to co-sleep, there are ways that you can make it safer. I definitely recommend that you seek out resources and set yourself up to co-sleep in the safest way possible. However, there are a few reasons why I still do not recommend co-sleeping that go beyond safety.
How To Create A Birth Plan: What It Is And Why It’s Important
As your pregnancy has progressed, you’ve probably thought about names for your little one and started collecting things for them and decorating their nursery. It’s an exciting time! But, have you given much thought to how your baby is going to come into the world? If...
Preparing For Postpartum: What To Include In Your Hospital Bag And Postpartum Care Kit
You’re in your third trimester of pregnancy. This is the final stretch, mama! It’s totally normal to be getting anxious about the birth as well as the postpartum period. Now – while you’re still pregnant – is the perfect time to start prepping for this next phase....
Is A Pacifier Bad For Breastfed Babies?
Giving your baby a pacifier: Good or bad? Pacifiers tend to get a bad rap…Over my decades working with mamas, I’ve found that so many of them want to avoid giving their babies pacifiers, but they don’t really know exactly why. They’ve just heard that it can cause...
How To Burp Your Newborn: Burping Techniques And Tips
Burping is important! It’s often the best thing you can do if your baby is experiencing a lot of spit up, is fussy, isn’t getting full feedings, or is struggling to settle in their crib. But, should you be burping a sleeping baby? What burping techniques are the best...
Baby Gas And Constipation: What You Should Know
As a parent, it’s always distressing when your baby is distressed and uncomfortable. Baby gas and constipation can cause extreme fussiness. They can also be interconnected! When your baby is fussy and crying, it can be a challenge to figure out exactly what the...
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,...
Newborn Sleep Guide: From Common Problems To Tips For Quality Sleep
Newborn babies sleep a lot! They’re asleep more than they’re awake in the first few weeks of life. While they can sleep for most of the day, it can be in short bursts. Newborns need to wake up often to feed because they have tiny tummies that need to be filled...
How To Know Whether Your Baby’s Wake Windows Are Too Long, Too Short, or Just Right
Navigating your baby’s sleep-wake cycle can be a challenge. You may be asking yourself, “How many wake windows should my baby have, and how long should they be?” They can’t tell you with words whether they’re getting too tired, or they’re not tired enough for a nap....
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