Newborn Care

We couldn’t be Baby Care Classes without teaching you how to care for your baby! As Newborn Care Specialists- it’s literally in our title! If you’ve never held a baby before we break things down with the very basic newborn care 101. And if you do have experience with newborns, we guarantee that we have tips and tricks that will change the way you care for newborns! Because we’ve worked with babies [so many babies] and we recognize that they are all different! As are the parents, parenting choices and cultures surrounding those babies.

We have articles about basic care tasks such as bathing your baby, diapering your baby, and cutting or filing newborn nails. We also have content geared towards calming your baby, soothing your baby, the 5 s’s, and how to swaddle a newborn.. Also learn about newborn baby essentials, newborn baby “stuff” [what you need and what you don’t], baby registry lists and how much to buy.

Learn how to care for your baby from the specialists! Want more? If you’d like all of our insight delivered in an easy to follow video format, then check our our video series!

Baby Clothing Terminology

Romper, onesie, singlet, gown...sometimes baby clothing terminology can be CONFUSING. We wanted to spend some time breaking it all down. Tops and bottoms Side-Snap onesie, bodysuit or singlet- T-shirt with a cross body wrap-over snap: Can be long or short...

Different Types of White Noise

When parents are looking into tools to help their baby sleep, they often talk about getting a sound machine that plays white noise. White noise is a popular type of sound that is often used to help newborns [and adults]...

How to Change a Diaper

As a new parent, changing your newborn's diaper can be a daunting task. But fear not, with a few simple steps, you'll be a pro in no time! In this blog post, we'll go over the basics of how to...

Baby’s First Bath

Welcoming a newborn into the world is a beautiful and exciting experience. One of the first milestones is giving your baby their first bath. It can be a daunting task, but with a little preparation and knowledge, baby's first bath...

My Baby is Gassy, What Do I Do?

Welcoming a newborn into the world is a joyous occasion, but it can also be a challenging time for new parents. One common issue that parents face is that their baby is gassy. If you find yourself asking, "My baby...

My Baby Won’t Stop Crying, What Do I Do?

Welcoming a newborn into the world is a joyous occasion, but it can also be overwhelming, especially when your baby won't stop crying. As a new parent, it's natural to feel anxious and unsure about how to respond. However, there...

How do I interact with my 1 month old baby?

As a new parent, you may be thinking, what does one do with a sweet [and to be honest, a little boring] little baby for these longer stretches of time? "What do I do with my baby all day?!" First...

Cutting vs Filing Baby’s Nails

How do I trim my baby's nails? Well..you can cut them with clippers. You can file them with a baby file or an electric file. You can cover them up. Or a dad favorite- you can bit them off! What...

Skin Conditions in Newborns

It never fails that I get a text from a new parent about their baby's skin! Skin conditions in newborns are common and typically nothing to be concerned about. However, most parents expect their baby to be soft and smooth....

Is My Baby Constipated?

There is one easy answer for the question "is my baby constipated" and it is...are they uncomfortable? Say it with me now- Duration does not Equal Constipation If your baby is pooping less but they still have stools of a...

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