By Elizabeth Pantley, author of The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Newborns Newborns need up to eighteen hours of sleep each day, and new babies love to sleep! So why then do so many parents struggle with their new baby’s sleep? Here are the top three things that can disrupt your baby’s natural sleep patterns, thus creating unnecessary stress for you during those irreplaceable … [Read more...] about The top 3 mistakes that ruin a new baby’s sleep
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“Kangaroo Care” and why it’s important
If you haven't heard of "kangaroo care," that's okay. It's what moms, dads, and most mammals instinctively do: we hold on tight to our new little babies to protect them and keep them warm. Unfortunately, in the modern world, some moms and dads aren't doing what comes naturally out of neglect or some misplaced notion that it's possible to "spoil" a baby. But even for the rest of … [Read more...] about “Kangaroo Care” and why it’s important
Must monitor for Zika in normal babies for months after birth
Mothers who have contracted the Zika virus breathe a huge sigh of relief when their baby is born without any signs of the abnormal head size at birth. However, recent data out of Brazil suggests that effects may be seen well after birth, reports the New York Times. Brazilian doctors found Zika-affected babies who were born completely normal but then showed later delayed … [Read more...] about Must monitor for Zika in normal babies for months after birth
5 things you can do NOW to inspire awesome newborn sleep
By Elizabeth Pantley, author of The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Newborns Of all the new baby things you’re looking forward to, sleepless nights aren’t one of them! You’ve heard your friends’ horror stories of being woken up ten times a night, and just the thought of it makes you yawn. I have good news for you! There are many things that you can do to help your newborn sleep … [Read more...] about 5 things you can do NOW to inspire awesome newborn sleep
Always keep an emergency baby safety kit in the nursery
Build a baby emergency safety kit With a newborn on the way, you likely have all the essentials at the ready. The crib is assembled, the car seat installed, and diapers are stacked all neat in a row. But what about the little items that no one talks about? To ensure baby has his or her safest start--and you have the greatest peace of mind possible--keep this health and … [Read more...] about Always keep an emergency baby safety kit in the nursery