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From boundaries to breastfeeding, we provide expert guidance on how to thrive during the early years of parenthood.
Ditch the Doomscroll: The Best Podcasts for Feeding Time
Feeding a baby often means you’re glued to the couch, one hand holding a bottle (or a boob), and the other hand free—with your thumb dangerously close to opening your favorite doom-scroll app.
4th of July Tips: Keeping Your Baby Calm, Safe, and Protected
Happy Fourth of July! It’s that time of year again when you can enjoy a nice dinner and a fireworks show. But if you’ve got a baby, you might be wondering… Is it even possible to enjoy the holiday without a full-blown meltdown (from them or you)?
Taking Baby Outside: What’s Safe, What’s Not, and What To Bring
There’s something special about stepping outside with your baby— a moment of peace, a breath of fresh air, a change of scenery that soothes both of you. But for many new parents, those first outdoor adventures can also come with questions (and a little anxiety): Is it too sunny? Too windy? Too soon? What do I even pack?
How to Survive Summer Events as a New Parent
Summer brings sunshine, barbecues, weddings, pool parties, and all kinds of get-togethers. Sounds fun, right? But for new parents, this can be their worst nightmare (ok, maybe not literally the worst). Between packing up half the house, worrying about nap times, and figuring out how to keep your baby cool and safe, summer events can feel overwhelming.
Sun Safety 101: How to Protect Your Baby (and Yourself) This Summer
We’ve all been there—halfway to the beach or already setting up at the park when we realize we forgot one of the most important things. When it comes to summer fun with your baby, sun safety isn’t just a good idea; it’s essential. Baby skin is super sensitive, and even a few minutes in strong sun can do damage. Here’s your quick guide to making sure you’re both protected before the rays hit.
Things That May Scare You as a New Parent (But Are Totally Normal)
Becoming a new parent comes with a lot of second-guessing moments. Whether you're a first-time mom or even a seasoned parent, every weird noise, movement, or behavior can feel like a reason to overthink—but most of the time, there’s nothing to worry about. Here are some common things that might seem alarming but are actually just part of a baby being a baby.
Beach Days & Baby: What to Pack, What to Skip, and What to Expect
If the thought of taking your baby to the beach feels a little… overwhelming, you’re not alone. Between naps, feedings, gear, and the general unpredictability of babies, it’s easy to wonder if it’s worth the effort. And honestly? Sometimes staying home does sound easier.
Understanding Postpartum Depression: How Partners and Doulas Make the Journey Easier
The early days of parenthood can be filled with joy—but also exhaustion, anxiety, and unexpected emotions. For many, this emotional weight is more than just ‘baby blues’—it’s postpartum depression.
Understanding Postpartum Depression: Signs, Symptoms, and When to Seek Help
Postpartum depression (PPD) is something many new moms go through after birth, and it can show up days, weeks, or even months later. It’s more than just the “baby blues” – it can bring intense emotions, exhaustion, and even changes in behavior that can feel overwhelming.
5 Things Every New Mom Ends Up Panic-Buying
Bringing home a newborn is a mix of excitement, exhaustion, and a whole lot of guesswork. You can read all the blogs and make the perfect registry, but the truth is—you don’t really know what you’ll need until you’re in it.
The Benefits of Having an Overnight Postpartum Doula
Bringing home a newborn is an exciting and beautiful experience, but it also comes with its fair share of exhaustion and challenges.
Traveling with an Infant: Essential Tips for Stress-Free Trips
What’s your earliest memory of traveling with your family? Was it an annual vacation? A road trip? Or maybe just a simple beach outing. These experiences stick with us or at least the photos do.
Surviving the Witching Hour: Tips and Tricks for Soothing Your Baby
Just when you start feeling confident in your parenting skills, the witching hour, sometimes called cluster feeding, comes along to make you question everything. It’s that stretch of time, usually between 5 and 11 PM, when your baby suddenly becomes inconsolable, and no amount of rocking, feeding, or shushing seems to help. It’s one of those universal parenting struggles that leave even the most patient parents checking the clock and counting the minutes until bedtime.
Nutrition and Wellness for New Moms: Taking Care of Yourself Postpartum
If you’ve ever listened to the in-flight safety instructions, you’ve heard it: “Secure your oxygen mask before helping others.” It’s a rule that seems counterintuitive—especially as a new mom when your instinct is to put your baby first. But the truth is, you can’t pour from an empty cup.
Breastfeeding 101: Essential Tips and Tricks for New Mothers
Breastfeeding is a beautiful and natural way to nourish your baby, but for many new mothers, it can feel overwhelming. With so much information available, it’s easy to feel unsure about where to begin.
The Importance of Tummy Time: Fun Activities to Boost Your Baby’s Development
Tummy time is a foundational activity for a baby’s growth and development. While most parents have heard the term, understanding why it’s essential can help integrate this practice into daily routines effectively.
The Role of a Doula in Birth and Postpartum
Welcoming a new baby is an incredibly personal and transformative experience that touches the heart deeply. It’s a time filled with joy, challenges, and profound changes, which is why the support of someone who truly understands and cares can make all the difference. Here, we explore how a doula can help guide and support you through this beautiful journey from pregnancy to postpartum.
Is Your Baby Outgrowing Their Gear? Know When to Switch or Ditch
In the first few months of life, newborns are growing and changing so rapidly, it can feel like it is hard to keep up. Just when you think you’ve figured them out, they have a developmental leap or growth spurt and they seem like a totally different baby! Similarly, just when you think you’ve finally figured out just what you need to care for them, you find yourself thinking “Should I still be using this?” or “Do I need to switch sizes?” but you have no idea how to tell! Here is a list of five key baby care items that frequently need to be swapped out or leveled up and how to tell when is the right time to ditch it or switch it!
3 “Nevers” for New Parents
As a new parent, you will be inundated with information and opinions from family, friends, and social media on things you absolutely should or should never do for your baby. For 99% of parenting decisions, it is completely up to you and what works for your family. However, when it comes to your baby’s safety, there are three things that you should NEVER do…