Umbilical Cord Care: No, Don’t Pull It Off
Even though it seems complicated, umbilical cord care is fairly simple and easy to do. As a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, International Board Certified…
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Why Can’t Babies Have Honey? Plus Answers to 10 Common Questions
Here’s the situation. Honey is delicious. It’s natural and seems like it would be very baby-friendly, however, honey can also carry some dangerous passengers….
When Can My Baby Start Eating Solids?
Although there are roughly ten million questions parents have about taking care of a newborn, one of the most common ones is when to…
Ways to Say, “Don’t Freaking Touch My Baby”
Whether it be a baby’s overwhelming cuteness or the fear of bad ojo, people can’t seem to keep their hands off a newborn baby….
Best Pregnancy & Baby Products for 2020
The year is 2020 (said in a Barbara Walters voice) and there are some really cool new pregnancy and baby products coming out. I…
Beverage Guidelines for Babies and Kids
Once you become a parent, encountering conflicting advice is about as common (and maddening) as the ol’ 2am double dump. Even within the few…
Viral Photo Celebrates Different Ways to Feed your Baby
You know what’s old and outdated and lame? This idea that there’s a one size fits all, best way to feed a baby. In the back…
Summer Safety Tips for Babies
It’s official – summer, and all of its glorious, hot, sun shiny goodness is finally here. As we trade in our shovels and salt…
A New Mom’s Poem About Her Sleeping Husband is Pretty Relatable
You love your partner. You really do. But when your baby wakes up for the umpteenth million time and they don’t even bat an…
Tubby Todd All Over Ointment Review
I kept seeing everybody raving about this magical Tubby Todd cream, so I decided I need to check this wonder elixir out for myself....
Best Pregnancy & Baby Products for 2019
It’s that time of year again when I scope out the latest and greatest pregnancy and baby products. Here’s what’s cool and new for…
Owlet Doubles Down with a New Video Baby Monitor
If you aren’t familiar with the Owlet sock, you can check out our review of them here. In a nutshell, the sock allows you…
Birth and Newborn Life: A Dad’s Perspective on 10 Surprising Things
It should come as no surprise that certain things about birth and newborns are going to leave you totally shocked no matter how prepared you…
How Can I Help My Baby With a Cold?
Crane on Facebook Your baby will most likely have up to seven colds before their first birthday and there are more than 100 viruses...
Food Allergies and the Importance of Early Introduction
When it comes to deciding when and how to introduce solids to your infant, food allergies can complicate things. From discomfort to (in extreme…
New Mom Kits: Diaper Station
What’s the one thing you can count on as a new parent? Changing diapers around the clock. (Babies like to keep us on our toes...
Baby Proofing Checklist – 40 Ways to Make Your Space Safe
When your baby becomes mobile, you realize everything in your house is a hazard. It’s tempting to wrap them in bubble wrap, because how…
A Very Short List of Things Your Newborn Actually Needs
I showed up to my “Guess the Gender” themed baby shower with a two-week old. That’s how early my son decided to arrive. It was a…
Swaddle Baths Reduce Crying (And Make You Look Like a Bathing Ninja)
If the thought of giving your baby their first bath gives you the jitters, there’s a cozy, less known option out there to consider….
Paperclip Diaper Bag: What to Pack
New parents deserve a medal for getting out of the house with an infant and All.Of.The.Things. When “baby brain” makes it hard to remember…
