What are the Breastfeeding Wars Really About?
Breastfeeding wars are a common theme these days. Women wanting the right to nurse their child in a public place without getting the once-over and average citizens wanting the …
Health & Nutrition Archive
What Really Happens to Your Body after Pregnancy?
Every woman has a different experience after (and during) pregnancy. Once your baby arrives, it’s time to be extra patient with yourself. Take it slow momma. Your body spent …
Best Breastfeeding Diet for High-Quality Breast Milk
How many times have you read, or heard, that what you eat does not affect your breast milk? A study in the scientific journal Lipids says otherwise. A 1999 study …
A Beginner’s Guide to Tandem Breastfeeding
Five tips to help you feed your newborn, toddler, or twins at the same time. Do you have or are you about to give birth to baby number two, …
Successful Potty Training: 5 Rules to Live By
Almost all parents want their kids potty trained and out of diapers as soon as possible. They bribe their children with cool undies and sticker charts and even themed potties to …
Planning for the Future With Your Child with Special Needs
Around 9.4 children in the U.S. are estimated to have special care needs, which equates to roughly 20% of all U.S. households. Some of these needs are related to speech …
Make Sure Baby is Getting the Right Amount of Sleep
Sleep. It eludes us parents as our kids do everything they can to keep from closing their eyes. As we stumble through life wishing we could take a nap, …
Eating For Two: What are the Best Foods to Eat While Breastfeeding?
When you first find out that you’re pregnant, you quickly realize that you’re not only eating for yourself but you’re also eating for your baby, thus comes the phrase …
Baby Accidents; First Aid 101
If you’re a first-time mom, you may panic when your child gets hurt the first few times. That’s why many new moms will stock up on cabinet locks, corner …
Top Tips for Keeping Your Breast Milk Supply Up
So, you want to breastfeed but are worried that you will not have a large enough breast milk supply? It’s a concern for many moms out there. Here are …
A Guide to Using Essential Oils for Breastfeeding
There are many options when choosing to use essential oils for breastfeeding. It’s important to be safe and do your research before using them and always consult your doctor …
What to Do When You See Hair Loss in Newborn Babies
Hair loss in newborn babies can be a surprise for new parents. While not all infants lose their hair, many develop at least a few bald spots during their first …
10 Foods to Increase Your Breast Milk Supply
Are you breastfeeding your little one and trying to increase your breast milk supply? If you want to increase your breast milk supply, talk to your pediatrician first and …
DIY Baby Food – 3 Easy Recipes to Get You Started
One hour per week is all it takes! You can make your baby’s food fresh & tasty in only one hour per week – it really is that easy …
How to Know If Baby Is Teething: 5 Sure Signs
If you’re a new parent, you’re probably wondering how to know if your baby is teething. It’s a milestone many parents are eager to reach, but giving your baby …
Extra Calories When Exclusively Breastfeeding?
There’s always plenty of breastfeeding advice going around. Unfortunately, a lot of it may be less than helpful! The truth is, your body is unique and sometimes even the …
Wondering What to Do When Babies Get Constipated?
Wondering what to do when your baby gets constipated? This is a question asked by all parents looking for signs of a happy baby when all they’re getting are distress …
What To Consider If Your Baby Has A Long-Term Disability
Having a disability could happen to anyone regardless of age and gender. Parents who have a baby with a long-term disability are shouldered with greater responsibility when it comes …
9 Mama and Baby Yoga Poses to Try at Home
Finding the time to do anything, especially exercising, when you have a baby can be almost impossible unless you have help. When you can incorporate your baby into your …
Understanding Baby Food Labels
We’re sure a lot of parents would love to make their own DIY Baby Food, but sadly, not everyone has the time or the tools. If you can’t make your …