Newborn Care Basics: Bringing Baby Home
Once your hospital stay is over, it's time to bring your sweet bundle home! Bringing baby home is such a wonderful, significant time. The moment you've been waiting for for the last 9 months (or much longer!) has finally arrived, and you get to begin life as a...
Tips for Traveling Post Baby: Girls Trip
Girls trips are some of the most fun you can possibly have. Being able to get away from the stresses of daily life + quality time with a group of forever friends is a sure win. But girls trips get a little trickier post baby. There are a few extra steps when it comes...
Postpartum Depression: What to Do + Postpartum Depression Resources
So far in our Postpartum Depression posts, we've talked about what you can do while pregnant, how to tell between baby blues vs. the real thing, and breaking the stigma. Now it's important to talk about the postpartum depression resources and what to do if you...
Newborn Care Basics: Newborn Care In the Hospital
From the very moment labor is over, you are officially a parent! It's amazing, wonderful, unbelievable... and also frightening. At least the very first time. Even if you've read every book imaginable from cover to cover, reading about taking care of baby and actually...
New Baby Gifts That Give Back
When it comes to new baby gifts, there is nothing better than baby gifts that give back! A gift that not only brings joy to the recipient, but brings joy to others in the world as well! Whether it's giving ideas to those around you, or buying for a friend who...
Postpartum Depression: Breaking the Stigma
Even though postpartum depression is very real, treatable, and temporary- too many women suffer in silence. Why is this? Sometimes it's simply because they can't identify that they have a problem. But other times it is because there is a very real postpartum...
Newborn Play Spaces
A newborn has very simple needs when it comes to "play". Singing, eye contact, being spoken to, looking at simple, color contrasting images, sensory textures are about all it takes to engage and enjoy time with baby in newborn play spaces. But its never too...
Postpartum Depression: Baby Blues vs. The Real Thing
Knowing the difference between the very common "baby blues" and the less common but very serious postpartum depression is incredibly important. Both for an expecting mother and those who are close around her. The symptoms can often be interchangeable, however they...
Should You Have a Newborn Schedule?
Every baby is so unique, and their sleep patterns and rhythms are no different. My two older boys always slept like angels from day one. My #3 on the other hand, has given us sleep trouble from day 1. So should you have a newborn schedule? The answer is yes, at least...
Postpartum Depression: What Can You Do While Pregnant?
Nobody wants to think postpartum depression could happen to them- it's serious and it's painful. There is no way to predict if you will experience it or not, but it is always a good idea to take a few precautions before baby arrives so you can be prepared just in...
Tips for Dad: Bonding with Your Newborn
While the role's that Moms and Dads play are often different, these days Dads are truly taking a bigger role in child-rearing. Especially when it comes to the newborn phase. With Dads sharing in providing for baby's needs and all the baby cuddling, it's important to...
Connecting with Your Older Child After Bringing Baby Home
The newborn phase is nothing short of all-consuming. Add an older sibling or two to the mix? And Mama will definitely be feeling pulled in many directions from time to time. Being intentional about the time you dedicate to baby's big sister or brother will...
3 Ways to Make Overnight Newborn Care Affordable for Anyone
There’s no getting around the fact that overnight newborn care can be pricey. The high-demand for night nannies and odd hours are just two of the many reasons why overnight newborn care is simply too pricey for many new parents. However, that doesn’t mean that sleep...
Can Listening to Classical Music Really Make Your Newborn Smarter?
*We definitely do not recommend putting headphones on a newborn or baby. In short, no. The "Mozart Effect" has been pretty widely debunked by scientists. Newborns + classical music will not equal a genius child. In most studies, the IQ level of people who were exposed...
5 Push Present Ideas She’ll Love
Finally holding a newborn in your arms is the ultimate reward for nine months of pregnancy. But did you know some lucky moms receive a “push present” from their significant other as a token of appreciation for going through pregnancy and delivery? It’s a great...