Breaking Down the Basics of Newborn Care for First Time Parents Today, we’re sharing some newborn care tips for new moms (and dads!) and breaking down the basics of newborn care — whether your baby is already here or you’re still awaiting their arrival. When a new mom brings her newborn home from the hospital,…
Check These Essential Items Off Your List of Things to Buy for Baby When You’re Still Pregnant Knowing what to buy for your baby when you’re still pregnant can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! That’s why I’ve put together this list of things to buy before your baby arrives. Today, we’re going…
A Simple Step-by-Step Guide on How to Give Your Newborn a Bath What smells better than a freshly bathed newborn? Whether you’re expecting a baby soon or you just had one, you might be a little apprehensive about your baby’s first bath at home. Which brings us to this newborn bath how-to guide. Today, I’m…
Newborns, Essential Oils, and Other Natural Remedies for Baby’s Cold or Congestion Awake at 3 AM listening to your baby try to breathe through the congestion? Wondering if you can use essential oils to help baby with cold symptoms? Middle of the night feedings are hard enough on a good night. But when baby can’t…
Baby Cries When Put Down to Sleep? Needs to be Held ALL the Time? “I can’t put my baby down without her crying, and I’m exhausted!” I hear you, mama. Swing, bouncer, swaddle: You’ve tried it all, and nothing works. Your arms are dying for a break, but your baby isn’t happy anywhere or with…
“Help! My Baby Hates Tummy Time!” Are you feeling guilty because you haven’t started tummy time yet for your baby? Or maybe you’ve tried but your baby seems to hate it, so you’re wondering about tummy time alternatives. Don’t worry, you’re not alone! I went through the same thing with both of my babies. Experts…
Benefits of Babywearing + Tips on How to Find a Carrier Hey, mama! Let’s talk about the benefits of babywearing for a minute. But first: Does your baby want to be held all the time? Wondering if there’s something wrong with your child? (The answer? Nope!) It’s biologically normal for babies to want to be safe…
Which Baby Carrier is Best for a Newborn Baby + Babywearing Safety Tips Have you started shopping for baby gear while you anxiously await the arrival of a new little one? Or, perhaps you’re looking for a baby carrier to gift to an expectant friend or family member, and you’re wondering which baby carrier is…
Are Baby Wraps Safe for Newborns? When I first started my search for a baby carrier, the options were overwhelming. Did I want a wrap or something a little more structured? Even after narrowing it down to a fabric baby wrap, I had to wonder: “Is it safe to use a Boba wrap for newborn…
Signs & Symptoms of Baby Teething + Remedies for Teething Pain Is your baby’s teething pain worse at night? Teething baby won’t sleep unless held? As excited as I was to have a second baby, I dreaded having to go through the teething process again. My first daughter started showing signs of teething at five…
