Newborn Posts

Did you know that there are definitely times when you should NOT swaddle your baby? Let’s explore the pros and cons of newborn swaddling.

What is kangaroo mother care? How does KMC benefit newborns and preemies? Learn why skin-to-skin, baby-wearing & breastfeeding can help babies thrive!

Social distancing has some nice benefits for newborns, but what about new mothers? How can new moms get the support they need while staying safe?

What are the best products for mom and baby? A postpartum doula shares some doula and client favorites!

Cluster feeding is normal! Learn how to survive cluster feeding with these 20 great tips!

Are you reconsidering your choice for a hospital birth? Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, you may be among the growing number of new parents who…

What is the most common bad baby advice that new parents hear? These 10 things are not only bad, but could even be dangerous for…

When your newborn has his days and nights mixed up, you lose sleep! However, these 7 tips will help fix the problem fast!

A postpartum doula shares her top picks for the best swaddles for newborns. Not all swaddles work well for newborns. Find out why!

A HUGE collection of some of the best baby hacks for 2020! Check out these 40+ favorite baby hacks for easier parenting.

Great newborn tips from a professional postpartum doula. These helpful and very practical tips will help new parents as they learn how to care for…

Help Your Baby Sleep Better with these 10 Easy Fixes! Are you making these common baby sleep mistakes? If you are, you may be unknowingly…

Do you have a fussy baby in the evening hours? No, dear parent, you are NOT going crazy! It’s a real thing! It even has…

If you are welcoming a new baby during the holidays, you may be feeling a bit anxious about managing Christmas with a newborn! But…. hold…

If you are looking for some great ideas for baby home remedies, you’ve come to the right place! One of the hardest things about being…

Are you worried about a newborn cold this winter? Do you wonder how to handle sick friends or relatives around your new baby? Many parents…

Do you want to know how to calm a crying baby? Answer… find out what’s bothering them… easy, right? Well… not so easy! Since babies…

Are you afraid of the fourth trimester with your newborn? So then…. you have heard some “horror stories” of new mothers who have struggled with…

You have probably heard of the many benefits of coconut oil by now, but do you know that coconut oil is a healthy replacement for…

If you are a new parent or parent-to-be, this is a word that you may be adding to your vocabulary as you begin to research…

Would you like to learn how to swaddle so your baby sleeps longer? Maybe this sounds familiar… Your baby is not sleeping. He struggles to…

  Looking for ways to pamper the new mom in your life this Valentine’s Day? Or maybe you are the new mom and you’d like…

Have you ever heard of an over-stimulated or overtired baby?   I have a bit of good news for you today…  Did you know that…

  If you are wondering how much should a newborn eat, you have come to the right place! This is a very common question that…

Are you searching for new baby sleep hacks to help you get better sleep with your newborn? Does your newborn wake to eat every 2-3…

My baby turned 19 this year. He no longer fits on my lap. He no longer keeps me up at night or cries to be…

Have you ever heard of homemade gripe water?  It’s really amazing! Here’s the scoop… Does your baby seem gassy or fussy? Does she spit up…

Are there rules for visiting a newborn or new parents? You bet there are! In this post, I’m going to “lay down the law” so…

There are many great benefits of breastfeeding. You probably already know this. However, do you really understand the miraculous SUPER POWERS that breastfeeding moms actually…

Are you concerned about surviving the holidays with a newborn? If you are pregnant with a holiday due date, you might be feeling stressed about trying…

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…

The greatest difficulty of parenting a newborn is often night feedings! Do you agree? Most parents agree that middle-of-the-night feedings can be really rough! How…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

What is Cradle Cap? Have you ever noticed yellow scaly patches on a baby’s head or scalp? These oily, crusty patches usually indicate a scalp…

Does Your Baby Have Reflux? According to pediatrician, Dr. William Sears, 25 percent of babies experience some form of acid reflux. That means one in…