Older Babies and Toddlers
Helpful Tips from your Postpartum Experts
As your baby becomes a walker, talker, little explorer, the rules shift—and fast. This section is your go-to for evidence-based tips on the early years: how to support growth, set safe boundaries, nurture communication, manage transitions, and respond to common challenges like feeding, sleep, and behavior. You’ll find reliable, research-rooted ideas to help you understand what’s happening—and guide your child—and family—forward with intention.
Introducing Toddler to New Baby: 12 Tips from a Newborn Care Specialist
Are you welcoming your second baby and worried about introducing your toddler to their new sibling? First off, congratulations! Expanding your family can be beautiful… but it can also bring about a load of uncertainty. Your first baby has your whole heart, sohow can you find room for more love...
EMF Exposure and Babies: What Parents Should Know
If you have ever heard the term EMF exposure and wondered if it is safe for babies, you are not alone. As technology has evolved, many parents have become curious (and understandably cautious) about how wireless signals, electronics, and household devices might impact infant development. This guide explains what EMFs...
Screen Time Guidelines for Babies: What New Parents Need to Know
As a parent, it is natural to wonder how much screen time is safe for babies. In today’s world, screens are everywhere: phones, tablets, TVs, video calls, and even digital toys. With so many devices in our homes, avoiding screens completely can feel impossible. But for children under 18 months,...
RIE Parenting: Raising Confident, Independent Babies Through Respectful Care
When I was 21, I thought I knew all I could possibly know about how to raise a newborn. My mom took in dozens of foster babies as I was growing up. And by this time I had worked as a nanny, a Newborn Care Specialist, Sleep Consultant and as...
Best toys on the market for the first year
Today, we’re going to break down toys for babies in the first year. What you need and what you don’t! Most parents I run into fall into one of two categories. Either they don’t have anything for their infant because they are waiting for them to be ready to “play”...
Baby Nap Schedule by Month: How many naps & how long should they be?
Napping 101: Nap Schedules A healthy nap routine is a key part of your baby’s well-being. Many parents wonder when their new baby will be able to sleep through the night but overlook the importance of healthy daytime sleep. When babies get the sleep they need during the day, they...
What is a nanny share?
Oh the elusive nanny share. It's a very popular concept, in theory. Let's get into "What is a nanny share?" Simply put: A nanny share is when two or more families share the same nanny. Sounds simple enough, right? The idea is that both families pay a little less, the...
Infant CPR and First Aid Classes in Chicago, IL
Are you looking for Infant CPR and first aid classes in Chicago, IL? One of the most important classes new parents, caregivers, grandparents and anyone who will be watching a newborn should take is an infant CPR and First Aid class. These classes differ from adult CPR classes and teach...
Eat. Play. Sleep.
What IS Eat Play Sleep? Should I put my baby on a nap schedule? What IS an appropriate nap schedule for a newborn? If you ask ten different moms what’s typical for newborn sleep, you will undoubtedly get ten different answers. If you ask ten different sleep professionals what’s typical for newborn...
Is my newborn teething?
Teething is a natural process during which a baby's teeth start to emerge through the gums. While the exact timing of teething can vary from child to child, most babies will begin teething around 6 months of age. However, rarely teething can start at 3 months of age of earlier!...
Bottle Feeding Refusal [My baby is refusing their bottle]
Has your baby been taking a bottle like a champ and then suddenly feeding them feels like a huge struggle? Bottle feeding refusal is frustrating; We are here to help! Is your baby breastfeeding and refusing to try a bottle? Check that out here. While a baby that has been...
Baby Teething and Drool: Everything You Need to Know
Both teething and drooling are normal baby milestones, but both can cause confusion for parents. You may be wondering - when do babies start teething? What are the signs and symptoms of teething? Why do babies drool? In this blog post, we'll lay out what to expect with teething and...
How to Keep Your Baby Warm in a Stroller in NYC
Are you having a baby in New York City this winter? [How about Chicago, Portland or Boston?] New York City winters can be beautiful...but sometimes also brutal; especially when it comes to keeping your baby warm in a stroller during outdoor walks. Keeping your baby warm in any cold climate...
Sleep Tips for Traveling with a Baby
Are you planning to travel with your baby? Traveling with a baby can feel overwhelming, particularly when it comes to sleep. A lot of parents wonder how their baby will sleep while away from home. Don’t stress! It’s totally possible for your baby to sleep well while traveling. Read on...
5 Tips for a Diaper Changing Battle
Babies are always throwing us curveballs. Right when we think we’ve reached a smooth patch, they hit a new developmental milestone. One of the most common first ways that babies begin to assert their will is through fighting diaper changes. This often happens when your baby first becomes mobile. They’ve...
The Link Between Baby Playtime and Naptime
Parents know that newborns spend a LOT of time eating and sleeping. In the early days, parents dutifully record baby’s pees and poops, spend weeks getting the hang of breastfeeding or bottle feeding, and try to squeeze in as much sleep as possible. But when the haze of the newborn...
Daylight Savings Time Sleep Survival Strategies
Oh, Daylight Savings Time. When the clocks get turned back your baby will hopefully be sleeping right through it. But when the sun rises on Sunday morning, those blissful pre-baby days of sleeping in an extra hour are now behind you. However, sleep deprivation isn’t a given, either. Read on...
Bottle Feeding Your Baby 101
When researching everything you need to know about bottle feeding your baby, the topic can feel overwhelming. From which bottles to use, to breastmilk and formula storage, to how to clean your bottles - the seemingly simple act of bottle feeding your baby can bring up lots of questions. Don’t...
My Baby Is Climbing Out Of The Crib
HELP! "My baby is climbing out of the crib!" I’ve had three parents reach out to me with this issue this month! And when that happens...that means it’s time for a blog! If your child is younger than 3 then they *may* not emotionally or developmentally ready to be out...
Lovevery Play Gym and Play Kits Review
First off I would like to say that we don’t do sponsored posts, we don’t do paid advertisements, and we don’t accept collaborations with brands that we don’t 100% love. This lovevery play gym and play kits review is completely authentic. When any expecting/new parent asks me what I recommend...
Fixing Early Morning Wake Ups
Attention all miserable parents! Every May it’s the same. Parents coming out of the woodwork asking me to help with their sweet little angels that are suddenly waking at ungodly hours. How do we go about fixing these early morning wake ups?! Here’s What’s Happened: Your baby may have been...
Starting Your Baby on Solid Foods
Special Guest Post by Karina McCarthy, Chief Operating Officer of Well Supported Family. When to begin starting solid foods, and a little history: Starting solid foods. Beikost. What you would think would be straight forward is actually one of the biggest controversies in the new parent world. Why is that?...
Does My Baby or Toddler Need Organic Baby Food?
Organic Baby Foods. Are they important? Should we spend the extra money? Let's dive in on how to feed our newborns and toddlers safely. ORGANIC VEGETABLES AND FRUITS Research has proven that organic fruits and vegetables are no more nutritious than non organic. However, the truth is that they don't...
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