14 Ideas, tips and hacks for baby’s first holidays. These great newborn tips will help new parents to THRIVE not just survive the holiday season with a newborn. If you are expecting a Christmas baby, YOU NEED THESE TIPS! Postpartum recovery during the Christmas season or holiday season, can be especially rough. But, with proper perspective and planning, you can relax and enjoy your holidays baby!
Bathing a newborn can be scary for a new parent! Most parents feel nervous about giving their baby’s first bath at home. While that is certainly understandable, it doesn’t need to be that way! Here are some easy bath tips for baby that will calm your nerves and keep your baby warm and happy during …
Have you heard of the many AMAZING benefits of skin to skin contact with your newborn? What is skin to skin and why is it so important for mom and baby? Easing the Transition from Womb to World Birth can be very traumatic for a new baby! Not only does a baby often go through …
As a mother and grandmother, I want to share about my exciting experiences with homeopathy! But first, here is a short disclaimer… I am now going to officially take off my “doula hat” for a bit and put on my “mommy hat” for the purpose of this post. As a doula, it is not within …
Do you have a newborn care plan ready for your new baby? Most expecting parents are familiar with a birth plan. Fewer understand the importance of a postpartum plan. Probably even less have considered a newborn care plan! FREE PRINTABLE – NEWBORN CARE PLAN! What is a Newborn Care Plan? A newborn care plan …
I am about to debunk 3 very common newborn myths that have (unfortunately) been passed around for generations. I bet you have already heard them, too! Whether you are expecting a new baby or are a brand new parent, you have probably already noticed one thing… You are getting TONS of advice! Some of this …
Why sleep cues can be a GAME-CHANGER for your baby’s sleep! Does your baby have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep? Does he cry or fuss when he should be sleeping? You may be missing your baby’s sleep cues!
Tummy time is extremely important for your baby’s healthy growth and development. However, it is often very challenging for parents to fit enough into their baby’s daily routine. There are several reasons for this. First of all, some babies HATE tummy time. There is also the issue of safety. If there are older children or …
10 Tummy Time Hacks! Why Your Baby Needs Tummy Time and Tips for Getting Enough! Read More »
Are you interested in making your own DIY homemade baby wipes? Maybe you want to save money. Perhaps your primary objective is to be kind to the earth. Or maybe you want the healthiest option for your baby. These are all great reasons to make your own baby wipes! There are many different “recipes” on …
Real food as medicine If you are trying to prevent or heal from a chronic illness, do not underestimate the power of a real food, nutrient-dense diet! Many folks would agree that a healthy diet is important to overall good health, but very few actually understand how truly therapeutic real food can be! Those who …
Real Food is Real Medicine – Part 2 -Giant Steps! Read More »
