Posts by Kristin Smith
Baby’s First Hanukkah Gift Ideas
The first holiday season with a new baby is such a special time. Hanukkah is fast approaching! But thankfully, there’s still time to find the perfect gifts for eight magical nights with your little one. The Festival of Lights begins December 18, 2022 and ends on December 26, 2022. If you’re looking for baby’s first…
Read More2022 Rhode Island Kids Christmas Guide
It’s that time of year again! ‘Tis the season for family festivities and good cheer. Are you looking for family-friendly Rhode Island Christmas events? From crafts to Santa visits, lights to performances, we’ve got you covered. Read on for our top picks of holiday activities to do with kids in Rhode Island in 2022. Pictures…
Read MoreWhen can my preemie baby come home?
The top question NICU parents ask is: when can my preemie come home? No matter whether your baby is in the NICU for days, weeks, or months – discharge day is a huge deal. Many preemies are ready to go home around their original due date, but that timeline varies widely. Some babies will be…
Read MoreHoliday Gatherings with a Newborn 2022: How to Lower Risks of RSV, Covid + Flu
Should I bring my newborn to holiday gatherings? If you’re a new parent, there’s no doubt this question is on your mind this year. COVID changed everything about how parents make decisions about introducing their baby to the outside world. In 2022, new parents also have to consider the impacts of flu and RSV this…
Read MoreNICU Guide for Parents of Preemies
November is National Prematurity Awareness Month. Did you know that one in 10 babies in the United States is born premature? Preemies are babies that are born anytime before 37 weeks gestation. Some preemies born close to the 37 week mark adjust to life outside the womb easily without additional medical support, while earlier preemies…
Read MorePros and Cons of Permanent Daylight Savings Time
Daylight Savings Time throws a curve ball for everyone, but especially for parents. Many Americans are in favor of abolishing daylight savings time for good – and it may be happening. In March of 2022, the U.S. Senate passed a bill that would make daylight savings time permanent beginning in 2023. In effect, this means…
Read MoreWhat are the top risk factors for SIDS?
Every parent needs to know the top risk factors for SIDS. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome rates have declined in recent decades, from 130.3 deaths per 100,000 live births in 1990 to 38.4 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2020. This is believed to be in large part due to the Back to Sleep campaign which…
Read MoreHow Nightingales Implement AAP Guidelines
Safe sleep and healthy sleep habits go hand in hand. The Nightingales team is dedicated to implementing both with your newborn. Our team of Newborn Care Specialists and Postpartum Doulas help your baby learn to sleep independently in a safe environment as advised by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Here’s how we implement AAP safe…
Read MoreSafe bedsharing
Bedsharing, the practice of sleeping with your baby in bed with you, is a hot topic today. Experts generally encourage room-sharing, but stress that a crib or bassinet is the safest place for babies to sleep. Others argue that bedsharing is a natural, safe practice – as old as humanity itself. In reality, bedsharing is…
Read More5 Top Bottle-Feeding Problems + Solutions
Is your baby having bottle feeding problems? You’re not alone. Come feeding time, so many factors come into play that can affect how well your baby eats. If your baby refuses the bottle, falls asleep, drinks too quickly or too slowly, or spits up a lot, you’re in the right place. Let’s dive into top…
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