Summary: Colic and Infant Acid Reflux are common conditions that affect babies from 1/2 month to 6 months old. The symptoms of each can look similar, but the causes and treatment options of each differ. It is gut wrenching to see your baby spit up or hear your baby shriek. And worse when you don’t […]
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Why use a Baby Wedge? – Summary A crib wedge will elevate your baby’s head and chest, helping to prevent uncomfortable ailments such as baby reflux, GER, and colic. Acid reflux and GER (Gastroesophageal Reflux) are similar issues. Both conditions are caused when the lower esophageal valve fails to close during and after feedings, which […]
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Dec
Summary Introduction Typical Feeding Schedules Getting Baby back to Sleep the First Time 90% Rule Reflux, Colic, Congestion, & Gas Introduction Middle-of-the-Night feedings have to be one of the most schedule-disrupting duties parents have. We love nurturing our little ones, but as parents, we need energy and alertness to handle what the next day will […]
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Dec
Dec
We’ve been there. As a matter of fact, we are working through this routine every night. Our second son, Thomas, is 2 weeks old. Each night, Thomas wakes up at least twice a night, crying to be fed. Our routine looks like this: Thomas begins to squirm then cry in his bedside bassinet, my husband […]
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Oct
On Monday mornings, my house is a flurry of activity. Everyone is running a little late, and the house is slightly chaotic as everyone is trying to get dressed and grab their lunches before they head out the door. I’m dressed for work and ready to take my son to daycare, but he’s crying and […]
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Oct
Oct
When you leave the hospital with your new baby you are also bringing home an obligation to learn a new set of unfamiliar terms. Whether you’re an expecting parent, or whether you have already brought that little one in your home, you often find yourself hearing terms such as sleep association, among others. What Are […]
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Oct
Oct
My baby suffered from flat head syndrome, or plagiocephaly, during his first year. While the flattening scared me, his pediatrician told me he would grow out of it on his own without the use of a baby helmet or corrective surgery. After he turned one, his head did take on a normal shape, and my […]
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Oct
What to Consider When Choosing a Bassinet Before my baby was born, I didn’t plan to purchase a bassinet. The baby book I bought said it was a good idea to have my baby sleep in his crib from the start. I thought a bassinet would just take up unnecessary space and wouldn’t be used […]
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Oct
Oct
Breastfeeding might sound like a matter of instinct, but it is not something that comes naturally to every mom out there. Breastfeeding is a process that requires plenty of commitment. That’s why everything you need to know to follow this beautiful path of feeding your baby is right here. To be sure, breastfeeding is not […]
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Oct
When am I supposed to give my newborn a bath and how am I going to do it?
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