Ask a mom what she ultimately wants for her children, and she’ll say something like, “I just want them to be happy and healthy.” Ask the same mom what she wants for herself, and she’ll likely give the trademark sigh of a parent who’s forgotten what it’s like to put themselves first. “Coffee, preferably hot,” comes the joking reply. It happens to the best of us. Somewhere … [Read more...] about The best baby-care is self-care
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Knit Health Children’s Sleep Monitor
I will be the first to admit that I’ve been skeptical of baby monitors. Are they truly helpful or just one more thing to feed into parental paranoia? However, when I heard about Knit Health, I was curious. Personally knowing the founders (all fathers themselves) and their talents both in design and engineering, as well as their background working for a design firm recognized … [Read more...] about Knit Health Children’s Sleep Monitor
Read baby’s cues for better sleep – a handy checklist
By Elizabeth Pantley, author of The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Newborns Your newborn needs lots of sleep (up to eighteen hours a day!) but your baby doesn’t know that! He exists in the moment and responds to his body’s needs and his environment. Many new parents don’t realize that their baby’s sleep needs are powerfully driven by instinct. When your infant is tired, he’ll … [Read more...] about Read baby’s cues for better sleep – a handy checklist
Newton Crib Mattress
The crib mattress is one item I would never skimp on. Given how many hours a child spends on top of his mattress, starting from the first night home from the hospital, it’s important that it not only provide a good night’s rest, but also be designed with SIDS prevention in mind and be free of any dangerous toxins that could be harmful in the long run. The Newton Crib Mattress … [Read more...] about Newton Crib Mattress
Ver-Tex Crib Mattress Protector and Dri-Tec Crib Sheets by Bedgear
All parents of young children appreciate a good night’s sleep and any products that help make that happen. Bedgear Performance Bedding started in 2008 to provide better sleep products for adults. They’ve developed fabric technology to allow for greater motion while also keeping sleepers cool, dry and well ventilated. As kids are known for being restless, sweaty sleepers, it … [Read more...] about Ver-Tex Crib Mattress Protector and Dri-Tec Crib Sheets by Bedgear