Health

Life as a mama can get busy. Caring for your child (or children) and maintaining your own health and fitness can seem nearly impossible at times. 

Did you know that prioritizing your health will boost your energy levels, giving you more fuel in the tank to care for your little one(s)? To do so, making small, incremental changes usually works best. Adjusting a few simple habits can drastically improve your overall health and wellbeing. Today, we want to share 11 tips for staying healthy as a busy mom.

From daytime play tunes to nighttime lullabies, music can play an important role in your child’s daily life. As a parent, it’s instinctive to use music to calm, teach and play with your child. Although we know that music can bring us and our children great joy, how does it impact our child’s developmental journey?

Probiotics can now be found in many infant formulas, supplements, and baby foods. These “good bacteria” have become popular for children in recent years, and for good reason. By establishing a healthy gut at a young age, you can help set a good foundation for his or her adult digestive wellness. 

Have you ever found yourself asking why your baby’s poop looks the way it does? A baby’s stools can be different in color and texture depending on many factors. Your baby’s poop communicates a lot about your baby’s overall health. A baby’s stools will change as he or she grows, so it’s important to know what is healthy and what could be a potential warning sign. 

Is your baby inconsolably fussy often? Sometimes, when you can’t soothe your baby, it feels like you just can’t catch a break. It's important to know a variety of soothing techniques before your baby gets fussy to minimize frustration. Here are a few solutions to try!

As a mother, it can be both frustrating and distressing to hear your child cry in pain while teething. If you’re looking for a solution to soothe your baby’s sore gums, you’ve come to the right place. Today, we’re going to address the symptoms and management of teething. 

Does your child often complain about having stomach pain and diarrhea? Do they hardly touch their food at dinnertime? At random points in the day, do they have a sudden and urgent need to use the bathroom? These symptoms may have led you to ask the question: Could my child be experiencing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? 

Probiotics are popular in today’s day and age. It seems that everyone is either taking them or talking about them. Many adults have a bottle of probiotic capsules in their fridge or medicine cabinet. But what about children? Are probiotics equally as beneficial for children as they are adults? In this post, we’ll explore the use of probiotics in children. 

Postpartum recovery can be a lot to deal with all at once. For those who are newly pregnant or are just starting their family planning, you might not always run across information that reveals the “unknown” of postpartum. The good news is that we are here for you with the reality of the recovery process. 

April is international C-section (or cesarean section) awareness month. About one-third of all babies are born via C-section and to help bring more awareness and support to mothers who have had one, this article focuses on postpartum care essentials for C-sections. Next month, we’ll be posting a blog about our postpartum care essentials for vaginal deliveries.