As an exhausted new parent, I’ve uttered the phrase “my baby only sleeps when held” more times than I can count. If you find yourself in the same boat, take comfort knowing you’re not alone. Many babies under 6 months old drift off best with physical touch and support. But there comes a time when […]
As a new parent, few things can be more frustrating than a wailing baby that you can’t seem to soothe. While techniques like swaddling, shushing, and swaying work wonders for some infants, others seem near-impossible to calm without the help of a trusty pacifier. However, questions may arise around how many pacifiers you truly need […]
As a parent of two little ones, I know firsthand how frustrating it can be when you finally get your baby to fall asleep, only to have them start wailing 20 minutes later because their pacifier fell out of the crib. You rush in hoping they’ll soothe themselves back to sleep, but no such luck. […]
As an exhausted mom with a sick baby at home, I know all too well those sleepless nights caring for a little one battling illness. The stuffy nose that disrupts their breathing, incessant coughing spells that make it impossible to drift off, and nonstop crying from aches and pains. It’s brutal. When baby’s sleep suffers […]
As a parent, few things make your heart drop faster than walking into the nursery and discovering teeth marks all over the crib rails from baby chewing on crib parts. I certainly panicked the first time I saw evidence that my daughter had started baby chewing on crib slats and railings! It’s a common reaction […]
As anxious new parents, my wife and I had a million questions when preparing the nursery for our baby’s arrival. “How do we babyproof everything?” “What toys and books should we get?” But one question stopped me in my tracks: “How much weight can a crib hold?” It wasn’t something I had thought much about. […]
Jello is a staple at many family gatherings and parties. It’s sweet, fruity flavor makes it popular with kids and adults alike. As a parent, you may have wondered, “Can babies have jello too or is it unsafe for their little tummies?” It seems like it should be a tasty baby snack for little ones. […]
As a new parent during those cold winter months, I remember how worried I’d get about whether our little guy was warm enough overnight. Babies can’t regulate their body temperatures like we can, so it’s vital to monitor signs baby is cold at night to ensure safe, cozy sleep. After plenty of long, anxious nights […]
As a parent, I know one of the most shocking yet inevitable toddler milestones is the first time you walk into your toddler climbing out of crib and discover they’ve learned how to escape their once-impenetrable baby cage. I still remember finding my son gleefully playing on the floor, the crib bars no match for […]
As a parent of two young kids, I’ve certainly experienced my fair share of challenges getting them to wind down and fall asleep. But it wasn’t until my second child that I first heard the term “FOMO baby.” When my pediatrician suggested it as a reason for my son’s resistance to naps and bedtime, I […]
