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Sleep Safety Awareness Month
October is Infant Sleep Safety Awareness Month. This month is designated to promote healthy sleep habits for newborns and raise awareness about sleep-related risks. It’s important to learn about safe sleep for your newborn to prevent choking, suffocation, and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
Preparing for Baby’s First Cold and Flu Season
It’s October, which means cold and flu season is just around the corner. As your little one explores the world, he or she is exposed to many germs. Plus, a baby’s underdeveloped immune system is more susceptible than adults to viruses that cause the common cold.
How can you be prepared to tackle these viruses? In this article, we’ll walk you through ways to be prepared with prevention tips, knowledge of signs and symptoms, and when to call your pediatrician if your little one does get sick.
11 Tips for Staying Healthy as a Busy Mom
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.
The Benefits of Music in Childhood Development
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?
The Benefits of a Daily Probiotic for Children
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.
The Scoop on Your Baby's Poop
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.
Preventing Common Baby Injuries
It’s September 1st, which means it’s National Baby Safety Month! To celebrate, we want to talk about preventing common baby injuries. Safety-proofing your entire home is always important, but in today’s post, we would like to focus on preventing the top injuries that infants (aged birth to six months) may experience.
Breastfeeding Tips for New Moms
August is National Breastfeeding Month! To celebrate, we want to talk all about breastfeeding in its trials and its joys. As parents ourselves, we know that breastfeeding isn’t always a walk in the park. Should you choose to breastfeed your baby, we are here to support you with breastfeeding tips.
The Science of Healthy Sleeping for Parents and Children
Sleep is a necessary part of everyone's routine as it allows the body to rest and recuperate. However, it can be very frustrating when both children and their parents struggle to sleep.
As a parent, your entire family’s health is of the utmost importance. Thus, it's essential to learn how you and your child can get a good night’s rest.
Lactation-Boosting Recipes
When you’re trying to boost your milk supply with certain foods, lactation cookies probably come to mind. But did you know that there are a variety of other recipes that increase breast milk production?
Lactation-boosting recipes aren’t always sugary sweet; they can also be savory! Smoothies, muffins, chicken salads, sweet potato dishes, and more can be eaten to help produce milk. We’ve compiled ten of our favorite mouth-watering recipes that you’re sure to love.