Baby Milestones: What to Expect in the First Year
Your baby’s development is amazing to watch. She will go from being a helpless newborn to a curious and active toddler in just one year!
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How to Bond with Your Newborn
Giving birth is one of the most rewarding and challenging experiences anyone can go through. It is completely normal to feel a mix of emotions, from excitement and love to anxiety and doubt. You’ve just started a new part of your life, and it’s a massive undertaking. One of the things that might be giving you anxiety is how you are going to bond with your newborn. So how do you do it?
New Baby and the Family Pet
You're about to bring home your new baby. You and your partner are excited, but what will the family pet think? How can you help your dog or cat through this transition? What type of behavior should you expect during this time?
Birthing Centers: An Alternative to Hospitals
If you're going for a more natural childbirth experience, then a birthing center might be best for you. How does a birthing center differ from a hospital? What services to they offer moms-to-be and how do they ensure that you and baby are safe at all times?
Bringing Home Twins: The First Week
Bringing home twins is big change for any family. What are the key things to remember during the first week? What type of environment is best for recovery of mom and the babies? How can extended friends and family help? And what can you expect to happen during your daily routine?
Fontanels: The Soft Spots on Your Baby's Head
So, what are those softs spots that most new parents are afraid to touch? Where can you find them? And what changes can you expect within your baby's first year?
Are Pacifiers Good for My Baby?
You may know them as pacis, binkies, soothies, or a slew of other names we call that thing that we stick in our baby’s mouth to help them stop crying. In my house, pacifiers often work like magic. But are there actual benefits to using them? Today we’re going to dig into the science of pacifiers and address some of the most burning questions new parents have on this topic, as well as tips for addressing some of the more problematic paci woes.
The Benefits of Kangaroo Care
You've heard the phrase skin-to-skin, but what about kangaroo care? How can this intimate way of holding your baby increase bonding after birth? What are some of the other benefits? How can it help with breastfeeding? And how does it ease the struggles many premature and NICU babies face while in the hospital?
Sleep Tips for Newborn Twins
What type of sleep patterns can you expect with your newborns? And what are some practical tips to keep them sleeping longer so you too can get some much needed shuteye?
Adopting a Newborn
How do you know if adoption is right for your family? What are some of the challenges you may face when adopting a newborn? How do you overcome obstacles that may come your way?