Navigate the Joys and Challenges of Newborn Care – My Take to New Moms, Parenting Tips, and Valuable Resources for Creating a Loving and Nurturing Environment for Your Baby.
As a new parent, it’s natural to feel a mixture of excitement and concern when you hear your newborn tummy rumbling for the first time. Questions may arise: Is everything alright? Why is it making those noises? Rest assured, these rumblings are completely normal and signify the healthy functioning of your baby’s digestive system. In … Read more
As a mom, I have quickly learned that convenience is key. Whether it’s finding time to shower or being able to bring a sleeping baby from the car to the house without waking them up, every little bit helps. One convenience that I often wondered about was feeding my baby while they were still strapped … Read more
As a parent, I quickly discovered that tummy time is a crucial milestone in my baby’s development. Little did I know that this seemingly simple activity could become a source of frustration for both of us. My baby hates tummy time! Every attempt to lay them on their stomach resulted in cries of protest and … Read more
As a new mom, I quickly learned that tummy time can be a challenging activity for both baby and parent. So I wanted to find better alternatives to tummy time for my baby to enjoy. While it’s important for promoting motor skills and preventing flat spots on a baby’s head, it’s not always easy to … Read more
Having a premature baby can likely cause a financial burden, especially for low-income parents. First, you might need to put your child in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). NICU care costs are expensive compared to standard newborn care, exceeding $3,500 per infant per day. Second, one parent will likely be forced to extend parental … Read more
If you are like me, convincing an overtired or fussy baby to settle and sleep is one of the most challenging hurdles of parenting. Ever noticed how the more you soothe them, the more fussed up they become, and the more they can’t fall asleep? Well, there is a reason for that. Once your baby … Read more
Bonding with a newborn is essential for the well-being of the parents and the child. According to the National Library of Medicine, a child’s brain, social, emotional, and cognitive development depends on their bond with their parents. Bonding is the formation of an emotional connection between you and your baby. Just as you might be … Read more
As a new parent, sleep is likely at the top of your list of concerns. You’ve heard all the advice: “sleep when the baby sleeps,” “establish a consistent routine,” “use white noise,” and so on. But what do you do when your baby just won’t sleep? According to a recent survey by the National Sleep … Read more
Sleep is essential for a newborn’s physical and mental development. The only problem is that infants have an erratic sleeping pattern which can be quite frustrating for a parent. This can leave you wondering whether you are doing anything wrong. Understanding the sleep science of a newborn can help you support your little one’s sleep … Read more
After getting my pregnancy results, I was excited. I had been waiting for these news for a while and the double lines gave me a thrill. However, in the next few weeks, anxiety crept in. I knew nothing about newborn care since I had never cared for a newborn, so what was I supposed to … Read more
The first few weeks following the birth of your newborn will be a joyous and overwhelming period. Not just for you but your baby as well, as they will be spending this period adapting to the outside world. You will need to juggle a lot. From bonding with your baby to attending to all the … Read more
If you are about to become a dad, chances are that you are thrilled about the next chapter of your life. But in the back of your mind, you are also unsure of what to expect. The truth is that preparing a baby is both exhilarating and overwhelming. Newborns are precious, but also scary. Preparing … Read more
