The idea of your little one getting their first teeth, it's kind of exciting to new parents. All new milestones are! Slowly but surely, this means that solid foods are on the way, and your beautiful baby will start growing up so fast! Parents that have been there before know that teething can oftentimes not be so much exciting, as it can be painful for your little one. Teething can … [Read more...]
Tummy Trouble: Is it Ever Safe For Baby to Sleep on His Tummy?
Is it safe for my baby to sleep on their stomach? This is a really interesting, controversial and quite important question. For the last 20 years, the US government, along with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and other child advocacy groups have all urged parents to put infants on their backs to sleep for the entire first year to reduce to risk of SIDS. However, "baby sleeping on … [Read more...]
Why Do Babies Pop Wide Awake When You Set Them Down To Sleep?
You've been rocking, swaying, humming and bouncing for the past 15 minutes (which has felt like an eternity) - and success: your sweet little babe just fell asleep. Now to somehow to the impossible feat of putting them in their crib without waking them up. You inch closer to their crib, bouncing and swaying lovingly with each step. You gaze sweetly down upon them and think about how cute they … [Read more...]
How Long Does Breast Milk Last In The Fridge?
Pre-expressed breast milk is a must-have in situations when you have finally planned a much deserved night out or want milk on deck so that your partner can help out with those late night feeds (thanks, honey!). There are a few different ways to store it, but the preferred way for most parents is in the fridge. Keeping breast milk in the fridge means having it on hand whenever you need it. But … [Read more...]
Breast Milk Is Awesome Sauce
Interesting breast milk facts: Breast milk and breastfeeding are amazing. We know it can be hard, exhausting and a downright struggle at times to continue to breastfeed your little one. But besides the sacrifices we know you know about, do you have any idea how cool your breast milk really is? Click Here for a great paper by Monica Hogan RN RM IBCLC, Louise Duursma RN IBCLC ABA … [Read more...]
