Posts by Well Supported Family
How Night Nurses Help Parents Get More Sleep (and Why That Matters)
When you’re caring for a newborn, sleep can feel like a distant memory. Those nighttime feedings, diaper changes, and soothing sessions can stretch on for hours. Just when you get back to sleep, it’s time to start the cycle all over again. By morning, many parents feel like they’re running on empty. That’s where night…
Read MoreUnderstanding Container Baby Syndrome: Why Floor Time Matters for Your Baby’s Development
Modern baby gear can feel like a lifesaver in the early months of parenting. Swings, bouncers, car seats, loungers; they all offer a moment of hands-free time and a safe place to set your baby down. When infants spend too much time in these “containers,” it can have unintended consequences for their development. This is…
Read MoreCradle Cap: Causes and Treatments
If you’ve noticed soft flakes or yellowish patches on your baby’s scalp, you are in very good company. Cradle cap is one of the most common newborn skin conditions, and while it may look surprising at first, it is almost always harmless. Many parents wonder what causes cradle cap, how to treat it safely, how…
Read More5 Month Old Baby Sleep Schedule: Wake Windows, Naps & Sleep Training
Baby sleep at 5 months is a mix of things finally starting to feel more predictable with a few new curveballs that can pop up just when you think you have a rhythm going. Many babies stabilize after the 4-month sleep shift, become more alert during awake time, and start showing clearer patterns in naps…
Read MorePumping Breast Milk: A Warm, Educational Guide for New Parents
Whether you’re exclusively pumping, combination feeding, pumping at work, building a freezer stash, or pumping for intended parents, we’re here to guide you with compassion and clarity. Pumping can feel overwhelming at first — there’s equipment to learn, schedules to juggle, and a whole lot of “Am I doing this right?” moments. Take a breath.…
Read MoreBaby Wake Windows: How to Time Naps by Age to Prevent Overtiredness
Wake windows can feel like one of those mysterious baby sleep concepts everyone mentions but no one really explains. The good news? Once you understand what they are and how they work, your days become more predictable and your baby’s sleep usually becomes easier, sometimes dramatically so. What is a Wake Window? A wake window…
Read MoreBaby Toy Safety Guide: What’s Actually Safe for Infants
Welcoming a new baby into your home brings so much joy—and plenty of decisions, too. One of the earliest choices parents face is selecting toys that are safe and developmentally meaningful. According to the American Public Health Association, December is Safe Toys and Gifts Awareness Month, this gentle guide will help you confidently choose safe…
Read MoreBaby Acne: Causes & Treatment for Newborn Zits & Bumps
If there’s something red and bumpy on your baby’s face, you aren’t alone. Bumps or pimples are common, affecting 20 to 30% of newborns. New parents may wonder about what to do if and when baby acne appears on their newborn’s face, what natural treatments they can use, and when to see a doctor. What…
Read MoreCluster Feeding in Newborns: Why Babies Nurse Constantly and How to Make It Easier
Just when you thought you had your baby’s feeding schedule figured out, they are suddenly nursing CONSTANTLY (or at least it feels like that). Or they seem hungry, you make a bottle, and suddenly they are too fussy to take it. And why, all of a sudden, are they inconsolable in the evening? Your baby…
Read MoreRSV and Babies: Symptoms, Prevention, and Vaccine Updates
Keep your baby safe from RSV this season with this helpful guide that includes what to look out for, how to reduce your baby’s risk, and the latest recommendations for who should get the vaccine and when. As we enter the season of holiday travel, family get-togethers, and crowded indoor events, new parents want to…
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