Posts by Baby Care Classes
Newborn Takes Short Naps
Is your sweet little bundle of joy only taking 20 minute naps? 30 minute naps? 40 minutes naps? If your newborn is taking short naps it can be extremely frustrating for everyone involved. We have so many parents that follow our advice and then reach out feeling defeated and like they’re doing something wrong! We…
Read MoreBreastfeeding 101
Is Breastfeeding Right For You? Okay so first off, in true baby care classes fashion, a feeding disclaimer. Breasts are amazing, and breastmilk is beneficial to babies. Breastfeeding is recommended for the health of the breastfeeding parent and the baby as a first choice of breastmilk. HOWEVER- the benefits do not outweigh the choice. If…
Read MoreBottle Feeding 101
When researching everything you need to know about bottle feeding your baby, the topic can feel overwhelming. From which bottles to use, how to breastfeed and offer a bottle, how to clean your bottles, when to offer a bottle – the seemingly simple act of bottle feeding your baby can bring up lots of questions.…
Read MoreSafety Proofing for Babies: Tips and Products
There is SO MUCH to do involving safety proofing for babies. Sometimes it can seem overwhelming. Where this might not be 100% of everything that you need to do to prepare your nursery and your home, we feel that this is a great place to start. General safety Proofing for Babies Tips Safety Proofing a…
Read MoreWhat are the biggest challenges of having a newborn?
So you have a newborn, or you’re having a newborn. Congratulations! Parenthood is so rewarding…blah blah yada yada. We both know that’s not why you’re here. Newborns can be hard. Especially if you don’t know/understand babies. We polled some local new parents and combed internet- and these were touted as the biggest challenges of having…
Read MoreSleep Deprivation After Having A Baby: Survival Tips From A Sleep Consultant
After my 40 hour labor, I transitioned into feeding a baby 24/7 for 48 hours in the hospital. I was fueled by adrenaline and pure excitement. I don’t even remember being tired! I was waited on hand and foot by the nursing staff- brought my meals and only had to get out of bed to…
Read MoreHow to Breastfeed Twins?
Nursing one baby is hard, how in the world is one parent expected to breastfeed twins? Let’s break it down. Step one: Supply and Demand: First, check out our breastfeeding 101 blog to understand how breastfeeding works. This is extremely important because breastfeeding successfully is based on supply and demand and your two babies are…
Read MoreNewborn Sleep 101
The expression “sleeping like a baby” brings to mind a long, quiet snooze. It’s a bit of a running joke in our industry! New parents are often warned that their little bundle of joy will arrive with a big serving of sleep deprivation. So what can parents truly expect when it comes to newborn sleep?…
Read MoreHospital Bag Checklist
It’s happeninggggg. The big day is getting close! When you can’t see your toes anymore – or by your 36th week – it’s time to pack your hospital bag. There’s no telling exactly how long you’ll be at the hospital, but between labor and recovery time, it’s best to plan for at least 3 days.…
Read MoreThe Newborn’s 10 Commandments
Are you a new parent seeking out advice? Well, there are millions of blogs, books, videos, podcasts, research articles and pieces of family and friend advice out there just waiting for you. Did you know that by becoming an expectant parent / new parent that you are now the key market for the multi-billion dollar…
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