What to Pack in Your Diaper Bag: Essentials (and Surprising Items) Every Parent Should Carry

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Ok, aside from babies, we love helping people put together the perfect packing list! In today’s article, we’re going to share with you some of our favorite and possibly most surprising tips for putting together the perfect diaper bag that will help you and your baby get into and out of just about any situation … Read more

Tips for Taking Your Baby on Their First Playdate

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If you currently have a newborn or are expecting one, then you may be curious about how to prepare both yourself and your little one for their first (inevitable!) playdate. Even for very young babies, having even the most basic social interactions can be helpful. They can see and experience other babies like themselves and … Read more

Hot Weather Baby Care: Summer Safety Tips for New Parents

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Summer is a wonderful season for making memories with your family — whether it’s beach days, backyard barbecues, or long road trips. But if you have a newborn or young baby, those fun outings can quickly become overwhelming. Between managing nap schedules, keeping your baby cool in the heat, and trying to maintain some sense … Read more

Traveling with a Newborn: Tips For Summer Trips from a Newborn Care Specialist & Baby Nurse

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Traveling with a newborn is quite the proposition. It takes the already Herculean task of caring for a newborn child in the comfort of your own home and adds the stresses and challenges of travel on top. However, as we start this busy summer travel season, many parents of newborns may not have much of … Read more

How To Enjoy Your Vacation With Baby And Sleep Well

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Traveling with Your Baby Over the Holidays: How to Enjoy Your Vacation and Sleep Well Traveling during the holiday season is a joyful yet challenging adventure, especially when you have a baby under one year old. Between navigating airports, packing essentials like strollers and play yards, and managing your baby’s sleep routine in unfamiliar places, … Read more

Tips For Napping On The Go

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This season is nothing if not full of travel. Whether you’re packing up the car and taking a road trip or you are flying the friendly skies on your favorite airline, traveling with a baby can make everything a little bit more complicated. The good news is that it is very doable and that you … Read more

Holidays With A Newborn: Tips On How To Have Fun, Stay Safe, And Get Some Sleep

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Traveling with kids of any age can be a daunting endeavor, but traveling with a newborn or young baby is an Olympic level undertaking to say the least. Yes, the easiest thing to do would be to avoid traveling all together, until the kids are 18 and ready to pick their college, but that isn’t … Read more

How To Nap A Baby On Summer Holiday Vacation

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Just because you have a small infant or newborn during the summertime doesn’t mean that you can’t still get out there and enjoy the great weather while it lasts. Sure, things will get a little more complicated and you may have more limited options as to your entertainment choices (sorry, they don’t allow infants at … Read more

Tips To Keep You And Your Newborn Healthy And Away From Germs

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When you first learn that your friend or family member has finally brought their newborn home from the hospital, you’re just so happy for them and so excited to snuggle the new member of the family! However, extra visitors are not always welcomed by new parents. Sometimes the time of the year or concerns for … Read more

Tips For Surviving Thanksgiving With A Newborn

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Even at the best of times, Thanksgiving is an overwhelming and stressful time. These days, it can be even more so, especially with a newborn infant in tow. Luckily, we have come up with a few time honored expert tips and strategies that you can use to help you and your partner navigate this holiday … Read more