Face it, babies suck. They love to suck! For babies, sucking is a natural (and strong!) instinct that helps ensure they’re ready to eat soon after birth. That’s…
Keeping Baby Safe from the Start Immediately after birth, there are a few important things that can keep baby safe and healthy. Babies are recommended to be placed…
Crying vs Colic Nature designed your baby’s cry to get your attention! Maybe baby is hungry, thirsty, uncomfortable, or having gas or in pain. Maybe baby is lonely…
What’s New with Safe Infant Sleep? As a nurse, I am all about prevention. The latest safe infant sleep recommendations are based on what experts have learned and…
Baby Shower That Adopted Baby! Wondering how to treat parents of a newly adopted baby to a baby shower of their own? Before or after baby’s arrival, anytime…
After being cooped up all winter, spring is the perfect time to either prepare or get on the move with baby. We’ve rounded up some of the most…
Understanding Cradle Cap Not long after baby’s birth, you’re likely to see thick, crusty and yellowish scales in patches on baby’s head. These stubborn little scales are commonly…
Cocoon Your Baby Newborns and young infants are especially vulnerable to infectious diseases, particularly pertussis (whooping cough) and influenza. If your baby were to contract either of these,…