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.
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...
Congratulations, mama! Your baby is finally sleeping through the night and you can get some uninterrupted rest. But, what does this mean for your breast milk supply? If you want to continue nursing during the day, do you need to pump at night to make up for missed...
You’ve done everything: Your baby has been fed, burped, changed, and cuddled, and they’re still fussy. Unfortunately, newborns can’t tell you what’s wrong. What could be behind your little one’s fussiness is reflux or gas; and no, they aren’t the same thing. So, what...
Your baby will most likely get sick. They don’t have the immunity yet to fight off illnesses, so colds and gastrointestinal infections will happen. This is a normal part of growing up, so you don’t have to worry too much. Dr. Mary Anne Jackson, a pediatric...
When you’re pregnant, setting up the baby’s nursery is part of nesting - and it can be so exciting! Choosing a décor theme, shopping for super cute toys, and finding pictures for the walls is a lot of fun. But, while aesthetics are important, you’ve got to think about...
Your baby is going to cry, no matter what you do. Crying is one of the ways that babies communicate and burn off energy. You are not a failure if your baby cries! But, do you know the difference between fussing and crying? Decoding your fussy baby isn’t about...
After months of preparing and reading everything about babies you can get your eyes on, your new little bundle is at home with you. Bringing your newborn home is such a special time – but, it’s also an extremely overwhelming time. It’s easy to feel like you haven’t...
Returning to work after having a baby is an adjustment like no other. You’ve spent a few months solely focused on your new little one, but now, you’re going back to an office. The pregnant person who left is not the same as the mother who is returning . Your...
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...
