Newborn & Baby Products
Helpful Tips from your Postpartum Experts
Honest, experience-based reviews and recommendations for the must have baby products that actually make life with a newborn easier. From bassinets and swaddles to monitors and bottles, we break down what’s worth investing in and what you can skip. These guides are designed to help new parents choose products that support better sleep, smoother feeding, and calmer nights.
Tips for your first walk with your newborn in a stroller
As a new parent, some milestones take you by surprise. Your first stroller ride with a newborn is one of them. Suddenly, that stroller that’s sat empty since your baby shower is ready to have a tiny person in it! So, how can you prepare for your first stroller walk...
When to Stop Using the SNOO
What is the SNOO, anyway? The name sounds straight out of the Grinch, right? The SNOO Smart Sleeper Bassinet is a high-tech bassinet that was created to soothe newborns through naps and throughout the night using motion and sound. Babies are swaddled and gently “wiggled” throughout the night at different...
Cradlewise Crib Vs Snoo Bassinet
Sleep spaces in your corners…Let’s get ready to rumble! Let’s talk about the Cradlewise Crib Vs the Snoo Bassinet. We will go over the pros, cons and what might be best for your family. First, why should you trust us? I am the queen of not trusting online sources. You...
Diaper Size Guide
If there’s one thing you can’t live without as new parents, it’s probably diapers! And to help you make sure you don’t overbuy the wrong size at your baby shower or try to squeeze your baby into too-tight diapers, here’s our diaper size guide. There’s really no way around it,...
How to Talk to Your Baby for Brain Development
Talking to your baby might make you feel a little crazy, it kind of seems like you’re talking to yourself at some point. After all, your freshly born baby can’t possibly be processing anything, right? Well, you might be surprised to find out that talking to your baby from day...
Acid reflux in babies: signs, symptoms and treatment
Have you ever eaten Indian food and 20 minutes later you feel a burning in your upper chest and maybe even your throat? [If you’ve ever been pregnant you might have felt this every time you ate.] That sensation is “heartburn.”Heartburn is a symptom of acid reflux, which is when...
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”...
Cradlewise Crib Pros and Cons
At Nightingales, we are no strangers to smart baby products. From heart rate monitors to AI cameras to cribs that soothe and rock your baby, we try them, and we are honest about our opinions! We had the opportunity to try out the Cradlewise in our home and trial it...
Things to NOT Put on Your Baby Registry
Creating a baby registry is an exciting part of preparing for your new arrival, but it can also be overwhelming. With so many products on the market, it’s easy to get carried away and add items that may not be necessary or practical. To help you streamline your registry and...
How to create an ideal sleep environment for your baby
Are you wondering how to create an ideal sleep environment for your baby? You’ve come to the right place! In this post, we’ll share the three main components needed to foster a healthy sleep space. Spoiler, these tips usually work wonders for children and adults, too! Temperature Room temperature plays...
Car Seat Installation in Chicago, IL
Whether you're a first time parent or a seasoned one, buckling your infant into their car seat for the first time can be truly intimidating--especially when you're facing Chicago traffic with a newborn! Suddenly, your baby is on the outside and it's your job to keep them safe! Proper car...
Welcoming Home a Baby: A Guide for Intended Parents
Are you expecting a baby by surrogacy? As in intended parent, that long-awaited day you finally get to bring your baby home is full of many emotions. Joy, excitement, relief, and most likely some nerves, too. No matter how your baby comes into your life, welcoming a newborn into your...
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...
Swaddling a Preemie
Swaddling is a common practice that involves wrapping a baby snugly in a blanket for warmth and security. Swaddling is a wonderful way to soothe babies, physically reminding them of the warmth and security of the womb. However, when it comes to swaddling a preemie, there are some important considerations...
Babywearing Counts as Tummy Time
As a new parent, you’ve probably heard of “tummy time” – the time that infants spend on their stomachs to help them develop the muscles they need to crawl, roll over, and sit up. Tummy time is essential for optimal infant development, both physically and cognitively. Tummy time offers an...
10 Creative Mother’s Day Ideas
Being a mom takes a whole lot of energy, patience, and love. On Mother's Day, you want to show the Mom in your life that you love and appreciate her. Whether it's her first Mother's Day or her 30th, you want this special day to be memorable. But... it's getting...
The Eco-Conscious Postpartum Guide
It’s so easy to overlook your own postpartum recovery needs. Many parents thoughtfully prepare a baby registry, but totally forget to think about the products they’ll need for postpartum healing. The hospital will provide some of what you need, but disposable products create a ton of waste. Maternity pads, mesh...
The Minimalist’s Baby Registry
It can be so easy to go down the rabbit hole, and end up with a truckload of baby gear. But if you live in a small space, are on a tight budget, or just want to keep it simple, there’s good news: you absolutely can have a minimalist baby...
Boston Kids Christmas Guide
Looking for things to do with kids in Boston this holiday season? Read on! In this Boston Kids Christmas Guide, we share all kinds of family-friendly holiday activities in the Boston area. From ice skating to train rides to lights displays and more, there are lots of kid-friendly holiday events in...
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...
What are the 5 S’s?
When you’re having a baby, there’s a lot to learn. Some of the most important things to learn are how to soothe a fussy baby. Babies are easily overstimulated by our bright, loud world, and their only way to communicate that is through crying. However, crying babies quickly lead to...
The Preemie Parenting Experience
The preemie parenting experience is like no other. From the unexpected early dive into parenthood, to the steep learning curve that comes with learning how to care for your preemie, parents of premature babies are in for an emotional rollercoaster. Feelings of guilt, anger, and sadness are part of the...
How to Care for Your Premature Baby: What Parents Need to Know
With every 10 babies born in the US, one is born premature. Going into premature labor is often a frightening experience for new parents. Sometimes, a medical condition requires pregnancy to be induced early. Other times, the cause of premature labor is unknown and parents are taken by surprise. Learning...
Preemies Week by Week: Complications and Care
A baby born before 37 weeks of gestation is considered premature. Premature babies are typically small and may require extra monitoring in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Premature babies may have trouble breathing, maintaining their body temperature, and/or eating on their own. Those most at risk of medical complications...
Safe Sleep Practices for Babies: The ABC’s of Safe Sleep
Safe sleep practices for babies are essential in lowering infant mortality. With all the many things to learn about raising a new baby, safe sleep practices are among the most important. But sleep deprivation and the stressors of parenting can lead many new parents to feel uncertain and confused about...
How to Keep Your Sleeping Baby Safe
Learn About Safe Sleep Practices for Babies As a new parent, one of the most important topics to learn about is how to keep your sleeping baby safe. Newborns spend on average 14-17 hours a day sleeping, but those sleep periods are brief and can easily lead to sleep deprivation...
Top 5 Safety-Rated Infant Car Seats of 2021
An infant car seat is one of the most important purchases you’ll make for your little one. Infant car seats are typically used from birth until about one year of age. Used with a base that stays installed in your car, they conveniently click in and out so you can...
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 breast milk and formula storage, to how to clean your bottles - the seemingly simple act of bottle feeding your baby can bring up lots of questions....
Dressing a Newborn for Spring Weather
At Well Supported Family home base, we live in New England. And New England has fun things called seasons. Spring officially starts in March but let’s face it, it doesn’t feel like spring until May! The weather in spring on any given day could be in the 30s or in...
SNOO vs Night Nurse
The SNOO Bassinet: The SNOO is a bassinet created by the Happiest Baby on the Block author Harvey Karp. You can strap your baby into its swaddle and it provides responsive motion and sound to soothe your baby. A Night Nurse/Baby Nurse: Night nurse/baby nurse is an old-fashioned term for...
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...
Safety Proofing Favorite Tips and Products
There is SO MUCH to do involving safety proofing for babies, this is not an all inclusive list, only some of our favorite products, tips and tricks. SAFETY PROOFING TIPS: Get on the ground on your hands and knees. What do you see? What can you access? Don't go overboard...
How to Keep Your Baby Warm and Safe in Fall and Winter
Dealing with a baby in the summer months can be tricky. The sun is dangerous but you can’t sunscreen your newborn. The mosquitos are carrying scary viruses but you can’t use chemical bug spray. You take your baby out of the car only to find him red faced and sweaty....
Helpful tips from your team at Well Supported Family.
Expert postpartum and newborn advice you can trust.
Since 2016, Well Supported Family has provided newborn care to thousands of families. Our team of certified Postpartum Doulas and Newborn Care Specialists offer daytime, overnight, and 24/7 in-home support across 12 U.S. states. Whether you're recovering from birth, establishing feeding routines, or just trying to get more sleep, we're here to help—one family at a time.
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