What’s normal and what’s worth checking into, in the first year! There are so many things that parents worry about during their baby’s first year, but one of the most important is weight gain. Particularly for breastfeeding moms, it’s hard to tell if your little one is getting enough milk. With … [Read more...]

Taking care of your postpartum body Having a baby is physically taxing. Whether you have a vaginal birth or a C-section, there are things you need to do to take care of your body in the days and weeks that follow the big event. Part one of this two part series discussed the ways in which you … [Read more...]

Get Some Rest! Easier said than done, right? There is so much to do with a new arrival! But think of postpartum care and rest this way: if you’ve ever been on an airplane, you’ve heard the emergency speech. Put the oxygen mask on yourself before you put it on your kids. It’s so important because … [Read more...]

Has anyone ever told you that drinking beer—Guinness, in particular—enhances milk production? That’s an old time myth that keeps hanging around. Probably because it’s not entirely false: an element in the barley does produce prolactin, which is the hormone that stimulates milk production. That said, … [Read more...]

Having a space for baby that is comfortable and engaging for them and practical for you is best combination you can achieve! Creating a space that is safe, comfortable and fun for baby, all the while being practical for those 2 a.m. feedings and diaper changes, can be a challenge. We’ve talked … [Read more...]

The name of the game in 2018 seems to be a touch of sophistication! No more cartoon characters blasted over every wall, creating a hodgepodge of visual overload in baby’s nursery. Instead, more subtle colors and cool designs are taking over in the nursery, in the rest of the house and while you’re … [Read more...]

Read anything at all about how to keep your marriage alive and kicking and it’s almost inevitable that there will be a tip about having a weekly, or at least monthly, date night with your spouse. The idea is to spend time together as you would have done in those carefree, halcyon days before you … [Read more...]

The idea of keeping a baby book is very appealing but HOW do you find the time, or the energy, between feedings, changings and trying to get some sleep? A friend of mine—we’ll call her Ava, for privacy—was telling me that she discovered a small treasure, while sorting through her mother’s … [Read more...]

Start hygiene habits early! There is a lot of information out there about oral health in babies and toddlers but what’s true and what isn’t? We’re getting down to the details here: My baby doesn’t have teeth, so why do I need to ‘brush’ their gums? Bacteria from food accumulate, creating … [Read more...]