If you are a breastfeeding mom, you already know that feeding your baby doesn’t pause just because life doesn’t. Grocery runs, doctor’s appointments, family visits, a walk around the block that turns into an unexpected hour-long adventure. Your baby does not care about your schedule or your location. They are hungry, and they are going … Read more
Before your parents picked out your name, or at least settled in on their top five favorites, they probably already figured out something else very important: whether or not they were going to breastfeed or jump straight into bottle feeding. Many women think about it and even come to a decision long before even becoming … Read more
It is a common enough piece of parenting advice and sounds really reasonable, but at its core, it is deceptively difficult. That piece of parenting advice is the old chestnut: “Just sleep when the baby sleeps so you won’t have to worry about getting caught up on sleep through the night.” Sounds great in theory, … Read more
“I’m breastfeeding, but I would love to have a night nurse. Is that possible?” Besides questions about getting more sleep or how to put a baby down to sleep quickly, this has to be the most common question we get when talking with new parents. It makes perfect sense. Most see the role of a … Read more
It might seem like a simple task, but preparing your baby’s bottles for overnight feedings is one of the most important steps you can take to support smoother nights and a well-rested household. In those early weeks—when newborn life feels especially chaotic—having a safe and efficient system for bottle prep can make all the difference. … Read more
Burping babies has been a go-to punchline for TV and movie sitcoms for about as long as there have been sitcoms. While it plays well on the big screen, it is anything but a silly joke played for laughs. When your baby feeds, especially from a bottle, air bubbles and pressure can build up in … Read more
TRUE or FALSE?? Babies less than 2 weeks old can get full feeds and go three hours between feeds. TRUE! Once mom’s milk has come in, usually by day 5 postpartum, a newborn can and absolutely should be able to transfer what they need to make a 2.5-3 hour time stretch. 2 hours is on … Read more
I am so happy to have the opportunity to do this guest post from Melanie Henstrom IBCLC, BS. I have known Melanie for several years now and have learned a tremendous amount from her about tongue and lip ties. I see tongue and lip ties in a VERY HIGH percentage of my sleep and consulting … Read more
In honor of world breastfeeding week I wanted to do a quick post for all you mamas out there currently expecting or already breastfeeding your tiny humans. The journey for every diad or triad (#twins) to breastfeed is different. Some struggle tremendously and others take to it right away. Wherever you’re at, here are a few … Read more