COVID-19 March 2021 Update
COVID-19 March 2021 UpdateThe number one question we hear is, “Is your team vaccinated?” The answer is twofold. Yes, some are fully vaccinated. However, we have a large number of team members that are also still on waitlists. Accessibility is the biggest barrier to...
COVID-19 2021
Unfortunately, as we start in 2021, we are still dealing with COVID-19 and its health impacts on our country. We are also looking at what will likely be the next baby boom. All joking aside, the level of babies arriving now through the summer of 2021 is nothing like...
COVID-19 Team Guidelines
One of the biggest questions we get regularly is, “Are you open? Can you still help us? What precautions are you all taking?” Pandemic or not, bringing home a baby still comes with uncertainty and fatigue. While we continue to fight a pandemic for the foreseeable...
Newborn Care Basics: Breastfeeding Basics
Feeding baby is the most critical of newborn basics. Many mothers choose to breastfeed for a variety of reasons, and breastfeeding can be one of the most wonderful initial experiences for mother and baby. It can, however, take work to establish a successful...
Choosing a Newborn Car Seat
Bringing baby home for the first time is so exciting! The last thing you want is to be worried about safety and if you've installed baby's newborn car seat correctly. You'll want to be prepared ahead of time! Here are a few things you'll need to know: Choosing a...
The Newborn Training Academy
What makes our team of caregivers stand out above the rest? Well, many things, really. But most noteworthy is that they are all trained by The Newborn Training Academy. The Newborn Care Training Academy course instructs and educates individuals on the care of a...
Overnight Newborn Care – Hush Hush Little Baby Services
Newborns are miraculous- so tiny and precious. Every move, every noise is so sweet. They smell so dang good. You could just stare at them for hours. They are lovely, but they don't operate on a day/night schedule. Their tiny little stomachs only allow for a few hours...
Tips for Traveling Post Baby: Unique Baby Friendly Travel Destinations
Traveling changes tremendously when you go from a family of two to three. Especially when that new edition is a brand new baby. You begin to look at potential destinations differently when looking for baby friendly travel- is it safe? Whats the climate like? How will...
2019 Maternity and Newborn Products of the Year
This January, I welcomed my second child, Adelynn, into the world six years after my first child, Axel. To say baby related products have changed in 6 years is a massive understatement. With so many great products to make life with a baby more comfortable, I've shared...
Newborn Care Basics: Breastfeeding – What To Know Before You Start
Breastfeeding is a beautiful, one-of-a-kind experience that so many mothers love. It has many benefits, and it is absolutely mind-blowing how our bodies can create a perfectly nutritious blended meal for our babies on demand. However, the first thing to know...
Best Gifts for Newborns
Holiday season is upon us! While baby doesn't necessarily know the difference between a regular Thursday and Christmas morning, it's still so enjoyable to buy them fun gifts. Especially when you're a brand new parent. Those precious firsts are the very best! So...
Should You Read to Your Newborn?
Yes, yes, YES! Read to your newborn! Its never, ever too early to start reading to baby. Even though she won't understand your words, reading is a powerful tool for connecting parent and child. Simply the sound of your voice has a positive impact on baby. Not...
Tips for Traveling Post Baby: Traveling with a Nanny {Part 2}
Don't miss Traveling with a Nanny {Part 1}! So if you've decided to have a nanny vacation with your family, get ready for a fun trip! Enjoy the extra hands that will help ease the stress and add to the entertainment. But to make sure that things go as smoothly as...
Tips for Traveling Post Baby: Traveling with a Nanny {Part 1}
Traveling with your girls or with your significant other sans baby is always a good time, but there is definitely something to be said about bringing baby along for the trip! One way to make the trip equally enjoyable is traveling with a nanny. It's truly the...
Newborn Care Basics: Baby’s First Bath
So you've brought this baby creature home- you're figuring out how to keep her fed and rested... but how do you keep her clean? I mean, at first it seems straightforward. You've been keeping yourself clean for years. But there is typically a little more to baby's...
Baby’s First Cold and Flu Season
Winter is on its way, and with that always comes the lovely cold and flu season. Baby's first cold is heartbreaking. Not only because its torture to watch them be uncomfortable, but also because you probably won't be getting any sleep. Not a fun combo. There...
Tips for Traveling Post Baby: Couples Trip
Life after baby can be hard on a marriage. Your world has turned upside down- in the most beautiful and wonderful way. But there is certainly less time and energy for your relationship with your significant other. So when you feel ready, a couples trip is a fantastic...
Postpartum Depression: Supporting Someone with Postpartum Depression
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, breaking the stigma, and what to do along with some resources. But supporting someone with postpartum depression is an...
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...
Newborn Sun Safety
It's that time of the year for fun in the sun! But the sun is only fun for newborns if they stay safe! Fresh air and a little vitamin D is great for baby, but it's important to know newborn sun safety and how to keep them from overheating or getting sunburned....
Top 5 Washington DC Newborn Photographers 2018
One of our favorite and most requested series, DC Newborn Photographers! We love highlighting other local businesses, especially when they work with newborns. The photographers we have selected to highlight, we have worked with them in the past and love their work....
Postpartum Depression Resources
Postpartum depression (PPD) is a severe issue that can affect many mothers in the days, weeks, and months following the birth of a child. Unfortunately, many mothers are unaware of the postpartum depression resources that are available to them to help them through...
Common Breastfeeding Issues
Feeding your newborn is one of the most critical aspects of caring for a baby. Whether you formula feed or breastfeed, without the nutrition provided from you, your child will not be able to thrive. For breastfeeding mothers, there are a variety of issues and...
Preemie Gear for New Parents
Most people realize that having a new baby comes with a lot of new responsibilities, but it also requires families to purchase a lot of items for the child as well. However, what many parents don’t realize is that there is special “preemie gear” that is needed for...
Newborn Care with Older Siblings
Adding a new member to your family can be a challenging proposition especially when you already have children. However, there are some unique challenges that may require particular attention to generate a smooth transition. Many of these challenges arise during the...
Newborn Care Skills – Swaddling
There are a wide variety of techniques and skills that many parents do not have by the time their little one arrives. One of the most versatile and useful of all newborn care skills is the ability to properly swaddle a baby. However, it is not enough to just know how...
The Basics of Newborn Sight
Many new parents are unaware that newborn babies don’t see well. In fact, most babies are unable to see more than your face when you are holding them. So how do a child’s eyes develop from birth up to one year? Below, you will find information on the basics of newborn...
Newborn Bowel Movements – What You Need to Know
While the saying, “everybody poops” may be a bit cliché at this point, it is still true. While it may seem like everything should be exactly, the same for a baby, newborn bowel movements have some unique aspects to them. It is not uncommon for parents to be surprised...
Newborn Bath Types
Amidst the adjustments that come along with the birth of a child, there are many new behaviors that must be established. One of the most pivotal of these behaviors is the newborn bath. Cleanliness is just as necessary for little ones as it is for adults. What most...
Top 3 Tampa Newborn Photographers 2018
This is one of our favorite series and we are updating all of our favorites in 2018! We have started with our top 3 favorite newborn photographers in the Tampa Bay Area! Laura Gattis lauragattis.com Laura Gattis of Laura Gattis Photography is a natural light...
Circumcision Care for Newborns
While it has been a hot-button topic over the last few years, circumcision is still widely practiced and therefore, proper circumcision care is critical. It is not uncommon for new parents to be unfamiliar with the practices and procedures required to provide adequate...
Understanding the Newborn Schedule
There is no shortage of confusion amongst new parents about the topic of a newborn schedule for their child. As it relates to newborns, a schedule encompasses the time and duration between when your baby eats, sleeps, plays, or needs a diaper change. In the first few...
Bottle Feeding Basics – All About Nipples
While many parents spend ample time trying to decide on the right kind of bottle, in the end, many of them choose based on a recommendation without understanding. Similar to the plethora of bottles to choose from, bottle nipples come in a variety of styles. Each style...
Preparing for the Last Month of Pregnancy
You’ve almost made it and the day has nearly arrived for your to give birth to your child. There are many things to prepare before for your baby’s arrival. Below you will find a few suggestions that will help you to prepare for your last month of pregnancy. Sleep...
Age Appropriate Newborn Activities
As newborn’s grow, they need stimulation when they are awake and alert during the daytime. This is especially true as the move from being newborns to infants. There are multiple options for you to engage in with your baby during their awake times throughout the day....
The Basics of Baby Carriers
There are a wide variety of benefits to babywearing including helping to reduce overstimulation and making it easier to get things done around the house. Babywearing can provide soothing to an infant which can be of particular use for children who exhibit symptoms of...
Understanding the Design of Cloth Diapers
The popularity of cloth diapers is on the rise. Many families have made the switch from disposable diapers for financial or ecological reasons. However, if you have never used cloth diapers before there are few things to consider before purchasing any specific style...
Overstimulation in Newborns
“We are as prepared as I think you can be.” is a common phrase you hear from expectant parents. Unfortunately, even with classes aimed at new or expectant parents, there is a multitude of things that most people only find out about once they happen. One of those...
Winter Newborn Care Tips
What better way to start a new year than being snuggled up with your new baby? While having a newborn any time of year can be fantastic, there are special considerations required for those with winter newborns. Depending on your climate and the changes that come with...
New Year’s Newborn Care
Well, we’ve just about put another year in the books. That’s right. 2017 is almost to a close which means it is time to celebrate a birth unlike the one’s we typically talk about on this blog. The birth of a new year! For new parents, trying to balance the old with...
After Christmas Sales – Baby Gear
Now that all the stockings are empty and the presents all unwrapped, many are looking forward to the New Year. However, the savvy shoppers are anxiously awaiting the exceptional bargains that accompany the after Christmas and New Year’s sales. However, many new or...
Tampa Meal Delivery Options for New Parents
There is nothing quite like a home-cooked meal. However, finding the time to cook, especially after having a baby can be exceptionally challenging for any family. Fortunately, there are many establishments that have accepted that challenge and who are dedicated to...
Houston Meal Delivery Options for New Parents
Today, we will be continuing our series on meal delivery services by focusing in one of the major cities in the Lone Star State. As you may know, having healthy, freshly prepared food can significantly impact postpartum recovery. Additionally, having proper nutrition...
DC Meal Delivery Options for New Parents
While having a newborn at home is a joy, it is also time-consuming. Taking care of even the simplest of tasks during the day can be a challenge as you juggle feeding, cleaning, and naps. Not to mention the sleep deprivation that comes along with cyclically meeting...
The Necessity of Postpartum Self-Care
The arrival of a new child in the family can be a joyous occasion. However, in the wake of a new baby, people tend to spend a lot of time fussing over the newborn and not concerning themselves with the health or well being of the mother. There are an incredible amount...
Rights as a Working New Mom
For many parents, returning to work after the birth of a baby is an inevitability. However, there are particular challenges that specifically come along with being a working new mom. While each person’s financial and employment situation is different, it is vital that...
Developing and Strengthening Newborn Intimacy
One common question that we receive from expectant mothers centers around the idea that they may not like or love their baby as much as they think they should. Some parents agonize over this possibility without understanding that their relationship with their child...
Christmas Shopping for New Moms
Finding the perfect gift for the ones you love is not always an easy task. The matter can be further complicated when you are shopping for new moms. Avoiding duplicate gifts or purchasing something that they don’t need for their baby can be tough. Don’t worry though;...
Newborn Cold and Flu Season Tips
With the changes in weather that come along with the arrival of winter, the likelihood of catching a cold or the flu increases. While this may not be of much concern to adults, new parents must be concerned about protecting their baby from these types of illnesses....
Black Friday Baby Gear Deals
Now that the turkey has been eaten and most of the family is in a food coma, it’s time to turn our attention toward Christmas and shopping. Finding an excellent deal is something that we all strive for when possible. As a result, Black Friday is immensely popular...
Surviving the Holidays with a New Baby
It’s that time of year again when families begin getting together to celebrate all they have to be thankful for and spreading the spirit of giving. That’s right folks; the holiday season is upon us once again. While it can be a wonderful time for families with older...
Your Baby’s First Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a unique opportunity for a family to gather and give thanks for the many blessings we enjoy as Americans. While families with new babies may be immensely thankful for their little one, traveling to celebrate the holiday can be a severe challenge....
How to Obtain an Infant Passport
Traveling abroad can be a wonderful experience for many people. However, for new parents, it can be a bit of a challenge to navigate the logistics of the trip and caring for your baby. When traveling internationally, one of the most substantial hurdles is obtaining an...
Newborn Birthmarks and Their Effect on Appearance
During pregnancy, many parents have a preconceived idea of what their baby will look like after birth. However, there is a multitude of factors that may impact things like head shape, skin color, and texture. One of the main reasons for these differences in appearance...
Newborn Milestone Categories
It’s no surprise that newborns go through an exceptional degree of growth and development during the first year of their life. Considering all the things that a one-year-old can do as compared to a baby after birth, it is not surprising that the changes are so...
Baby Friendly Alexandria Events This Week
After the arrival of a new child, life can be quite hectic. As a result, it can sometimes feel like it is impossible to spend time anywhere other than your home. The lack of outings can lead to feelings of stir craziness. While there are many different reasons a new...
Infant CPR Classes at Stork Childbirth Education
Protecting your child from harm is at the forefront of most parent’s minds. One of the best ways to safeguard a little one is to educate yourself in proper newborn care. However, it is immensely useful also to be well versed in emergency procedures and practices....
3 Ways Sleep Makes You a More Pleasant Parent
It’s no secret that the first few months after having a baby drastically alters your sleep patterns. Even those who are technically sleeping for the recommended amount of time are typically being awakened much more frequently. According to an article from NPR,...
Fall Recipes for New Parents
One thing most new parents realize quickly is how little time they have and how much time daily household tasks require. While most of us tend to take it for granted, having a hot, nutritious meal to eat is a crucial part of postpartum recovery. Unfortunately, meal...
Issues and Ailments: Mastitis
Breastfeeding mothers may encounter numerous issues and ailments that are directly related to feeding their child. While many of these conditions are mild and require a minimal amount of medical intervention, there are some which can be quite severe if left untreated....
Surviving Your Baby’s First Cold
Nobody enjoys being sick. Lacking energy, heavy congestion, coughing, sneezing, and generally feeling crumby is enough to take it out of anyone. However, many new parents don’t think about their kid getting sick in the midst of the joys of having a little one....
Teething Symptoms and Tips
During the first year of life, children go through an incredible amount of growth and development. As a result, there are a ton of milestones to prepare for especially within the first six months. One milestone that significantly alters the appearance and behavior of...
Picking a Newborn Halloween Costume
Halloween will be here before you know it and just because you have a new baby doesn’t mean you can’t join in the festivities. There are a surprising variety of options available to families that would like to dress their baby up. However, there are many things to...
Newborn Handling Safety Tips
There are few experiences that compare to holding a newborn for the first time. The sweetness and innocence of having a tiny person in your arms tend to fill most people with a sense of joy. However, the fact that holding a newly born baby for the first time is...
New Parent Support Systems
The anticipation of becoming a new parent is often filled with excitement as you begin a new chapter in your life and tend to grow closer to your partner. However, the addition of a new life to your family creates an exceptional amount of change. Your sleep patterns,...
Pregnant Travel Tips
Pregnancy is a special time in the lives of expectant parents, and for first-time parents, there is often a desire to travel and visit with family. However, we are often asked how to be more comfortable while traveling or what precautions they should take to protect...
NICU Equipment Part 2
Continuing our emphasis on the Neonatal Intensive Care Units for NICU Awareness Month. It can be quite scary to see your child with all those lines, monitors, and wires hooked up to them. As we showed in part one, these machines are vital to helping preemies and other...
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Equipment
Parents that have babies that end up in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) are often unfamiliar with all the machines used to help their child survive and thrive after birth. As a part of NICU Awareness Month, we will be doing a brief series on the lifesaving and...
Preemie Care After the NICU
For families of premature babies, the first few weeks and months of life can be extremely stressful. The expert care of the staff in the NICU means that your child is in the best possible hands while in the hospital but how should you care for them when it is time to...
Celebrating NICU Awareness Month
There is no debating the fact that Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU’s) across the country save lives. A 2015 article from Science Daily cited that “The neonatal mortality rate has fallen more than fourfold (from 18.73 per 1,000 live births to 4.04 per 1,000 live...
Newborn Bath Safety 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....
Making a Memorable First Grandparents Day
Believe it or not, Grandparents Day is less than a week away. That’s right, Sunday, September 10 is the day to honor and recognize our grandparents for the incredible contributions they make to our lives. For many new parents, the holiday may have snuck up on them...
Our Favorite DC Pediatrician Practices
In the midst of all the fun of baby showers and ultrasounds, one thing that may be overlooked by expectant parents is picking a good pediatrician. Since many families stick with their initial selection until their child is ready to see a general practitioner, the...
Hurricane Harvey Relief for Families in Texas
By now most of you are aware that Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Texas on August 25, 2017, as a category four storm. Cities like Houston have been devastated by the flooding that accompanied Harvey as displayed by the numerous families that have been displaced and...
The Importance of Newborn Healthy Sleep Habits
Anyone who has spent time around a newborn knows that they spend most of their day sleeping. In fact, according to Nationwide Children’s, newborns spend 16 to 20 hours of each day asleep. Since they spend so much time asleep, many parents think there is little they...
Determining the Compatibility of Breastfeeding and Medication
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...
Swaddling Benefits for Newborns
Swaddling is a practice that has been in use around the world for thousands of years. In its simplest form, the method involves using a cloth to wrap a child in a way that their limbs are restricted in movement. So why has it been practiced for such a long time?...
Questions to Ask Your Newborn Care Specialist
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...
The Basics of Baby Sensory Activities
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 –...
What Does a Newborn Care Specialist do Overnight?
Bringing home a new child often means that the sleep schedule of the entire household is interrupted. Most parents struggle through those early months running on little sleep and feeling exhausted. Hiring someone to care for your baby through the evening grants you...
Hush Hush Little Baby is Now Proudly Serving Dallas
Hush Hush Little Baby is pleased to announce that we are now operating in Dallas, TX and the surrounding areas. Our team of Newborn Care Specialists is excited to provide families in the Dallas area with the top notch and professional experience, so many of our...
The First Hour After Birth
The first hour after birth is sometimes referred to as the “Golden Hour” because of the many important things that take place during this time. There are a variety of benefits to having your baby spend the first hour of their life skin to skin with their mom including...
Newborn Care in the Hospital
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...
Breast Pump Cleaning – New CDC Guidelines
For many new mothers, pumping quickly becomes an important part of their life, but often parents have little instruction on how to care for their pump and its parts. While parents will do everything they can to protect their children, it is impossible to guard kids...
How do I Tell Multiples Apart?
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...
Small Space Living
Shopping during pregnancy can be so fun, but do you hear yourself thinking “so much stuff, so little space!” every time you walk down the gear aisle? Don’t worry; you’re not alone. One of the challenges we often see while we are providing Washington, D.C. newborn care...