by Brittany Hunt | Sep 9, 2017 | Newborn Care, Parenting Tips
According to Stanford Children’s Health, drowning is the 3rd leading cause of death for children one year and younger. For new parents, the most surprising aspect of this statistic is the fact that the majority of these drowning incidents happened in the bathtub....
by Brittany Hunt | Aug 22, 2017 | Breastfeeding, Newborn Care, Parenting Tips
For many new parents, taking medication is an inevitable part of life. Whether it is a pre-existing condition, a complication from birth, allergies, or something more serious, the use of drugs may be required to alleviate specific symptoms or the ailment itself. One...
by Brittany Hunt | Aug 15, 2017 | Newborn Care, Parenting Tips
As you may know, a Newborn Care Specialist or NCS is defined as an individual with a unique combination of specialized knowledge and hands on experience in the care of infants and newborns. Last week, we discussed what an NCS does overnight, and one of the things...
by Brittany Hunt | Aug 10, 2017 | Lifestyle, Parenting Tips
Kids of all ages explore and experience the world around them with their senses. According to Good Start Learning, “providing opportunities for children to actively use their senses as they explore their world through ‘sensory play’ is crucial to brain development –...
by Brittany Hunt | Jul 28, 2017 | Newborn Care, Parenting Tips, Postpartum
It is not uncommon for parents to have misconceptions about how their hospital stay will go after the arrival of their child. While there are plenty of joyous moments to celebrate together with family, there are also some unique challenges that come along with caring...
by Brittany Hunt | Jul 21, 2017 | Newborn Care, Parenting Tips
Based on an article from Huffington Post, citing studies done by the CDC, “the birth rate for twins has increased a whopping 76 per cent since 1980.” With the prevalence of multiples on the rise, there is a need for more information and resources on dealing with...
