Making your own baby food at home is a hot trend, but it may be an unnecessary step when you start introducing solids with infants. It was once recommended to start infants on solids around four to six months of age. This age window may not have allowed for physical and developmental readiness milestones to be reached. For example, if solids were started at about four and a … [Read more...] about 5 reasons baby led weaning wins every time
Pregnancy
9 cute and hilarious baby Halloween costumes
That Halloween spirit Halloween is here, so bring forth the pumpkins and autumn leaves! While kids prepare to don costumes and descend upon our neighborhoods, we're giving special attention to the littlest trick-or-treaters among them. So, you have a newborn or young baby? Don't stay home this Halloween! Sure, your little one can't partake in much of this holiday's … [Read more...] about 9 cute and hilarious baby Halloween costumes
The key to a faster birth? Lie on your side during labor
A new study published in the British Medical Journal serves to debunk your doctor’s advice that walking during labor leads to faster outcomes. Through a randomized trial of more than 3,000 first-time mothers, the research team out of the University of Birmingham in England studied the effects of two laboring positions. All of the expectant mothers in the group shared … [Read more...] about The key to a faster birth? Lie on your side during labor
Clean and simple: 3 ways to purify your home for baby
It's a scary thought that no one wants to entertain, but our homes could be a potential wonderland of toxins. Between household cleaners, personal care products, and even myriad plastics, there's a great deal of unwanted chemicals circulating about our living spaces. As you prep for your little one's arrival, add cleaning up around home to your pre-baby to-do list. Here's how … [Read more...] about Clean and simple: 3 ways to purify your home for baby
Newborn sleep 101: A new parent’s survival guide
Understanding the science of newborn sleep By Elizabeth Pantley, author of The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Newborns If you know what to expect in the sleep department you can enjoy your newborn fully. Having realistic expectations will take pressure off and help you combat any bad advice thrown your way. So, ignore the opinions and theories that you’ve heard about newborn … [Read more...] about Newborn sleep 101: A new parent’s survival guide