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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 MoreWhat 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 overwhelmed parents, and it’s incredibly…
Read MoreRound up of popular blog posts about baby sleep training
Does new parenthood have you up at night searching “What is baby sleep training?” You’re not alone. The first months of parenthood are exhausting, and it’s easy to let your baby slip into bad sleep habits. Does your baby need an elaborate routine of rocking, patting or feeding to sleep? Wake frequently at night? Wake…
Read MoreThe 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 phase starts to lift, many…
Read MoreFacts About Premature Babies
Did you know that one in 10 babies in the US is born premature? Worldwide, about 15 million births occur prematurely each year. Any baby born before 37 weeks gestation is considered premature. While medical advances have come a long way to save and improve the lives of babies born too soon, preemies are still…
Read MoreThe 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 package. But as you find…
Read MoreHow 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 how to care for your…
Read MorePreemies Week by Week: Complications and Care
A baby born before 37 weeks gestation is considered premature. All premature babies are 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 are babies born very early, while…
Read MoreDaylight 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 for baby sleep survival strategies…
Read MoreSafe 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 their sleeping…
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