November 20th, 2024
Mom Hacks
New Parent Care Package Ideas
October 30th, 2024
The gift of a new baby can bring bottomless joy—but it can also bring a lot of hard work. Whether it’s first-trimester fatigue, the 9-month emotional roller coaster of pregnancy, or round-the-clock feedings after the baby is born, most new parents would appreciate a thoughtful gift to help them adjust to their new life. Creating…
Understanding the Ferber Method & How It Can Improve Your Baby’s Nap Schedule
September 5th, 2024
New parents encounter many challenges and questions – like is sleeping baby on her back safe? You’ve curated the world’s most tranquil nursery, identified their “I’m sleepy” cues, and followed every tip and trick in the book—and yet your baby simply won’t nap. For parents struggling to establish regular napping habits, the Ferber sleep training…
How to Find and Set Up a Pediatrician for Your Newborn Before Birth
August 24th, 2024
There’s so much to do before baby arrives: pick the perfect shade to paint the nursery, baby-proof every corner and cranny, curate a runway-worthy onesie wardrobe—and go to lots and lots of doctor’s appointments. Soon, you’ll need to add one more doctor to your contacts list: a pediatrician. But how do you find the perfect…
How Much Does a Baby Cost? Understanding the Expenses of Raising a Child
August 16th, 2024
It never hurts to approach any new adventure with a balance of enthusiasm and practicality. Having a baby is one such adventure. Stopping the pill or taking out the IUD can start a new chapter for many. As parents-to-be ponder nursery blueprints, birthing plans, and a fully-stocked arsenal of disposable diapers, it becomes clear that…
Traveling with a Newborn by Plane: A Survival Guide
April 15th, 2024
This blog is not intended to be medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional for more individualized guidance. Whether you’re a seasoned flier or you prefer to keep it local, taking your newborn on an airplane tends to throw everything you know about travel, well, up in the air! Plenty of parents feel…
The Benefits of Tummy Time for Babies: Tips and Activities
April 6th, 2024
This guide is not intended to be medical advice; always consult with your healthcare provider before making any adjustments to your childcare routine. As adults, we rarely give much attention to the time we spend on our stomachs—if anything, it’s a reward for a long day spent on our feet. But for newborn babies, who…
Traveling with a Newborn Baby: Tips for Stress-Free Journeys
March 30th, 2024
“Precious cargo” takes on a whole new meaning when you’re traveling with a newborn baby. But whether you’re heading to the countryside for a family commitment or going on a weekend road trip upstate for family travel, it is possible to pull off your journey with minimal overwhelm and travel anxiety. Traveling with newborn babies…
Baby Sign Language: Communicating with Your Infant Before Words
March 25th, 2024
Don’t let the baby babble fool you—long before she perfects her first word, your baby’s brain is primed and eager to tackle the world of language. From the moment they enter the world, babies are sifting through sounds and phonemes to determine which sounds have meaning, and which don’t. The most pivotal stage of child…
Building a Bond: How to Bond with Your Newborn Baby
March 20th, 2024
The parent-infant bond is one of the most formative relationships a human will have in their lifetime—which can feel like a great deal of pressure if you’re a brand new parent. How do you know you’re covering your bases so that your newborn baby feels secure, loved, and connected? The good news is that the…
