"There is no way to be a perfect mother, but there are a million ways to be a great one."
It takes time to master the art of swaddling, and once you do, it’s probably time to stop. While each baby is different, most babies no longer need swaddling between 3 and 4 months of age. But don’t go by a number; here are several telltale signs that might indicate your baby should not be swaddled anymore.
“Why doesn’t my baby sleep?” you might ask, as I did with each of my children. Well, it could be any number of reasons. Or none of these reasons. Here's rundown of everything exhausted new parents should expect when it comes to newborn and baby sleep habits.
Everyone knows bananas, apples, prunes and pears are great starter purees for baby’s first food, as are iron-fortified cereals. But what about the foods that cause a parent unease ahead of time? What about those allergy-producing foods like eggs, milk, and peanuts?
There’s really no amount of baby guides, birthing classes, and friendly advice that can wholly and altogether prepare new parents for what things will be like when their baby arrives. It’s an experience unlike any other that’ll totally change your world—in a good way. There are lots of worries for parents down the road, but here are 8 newborn things that are ordinarily completely normal and shouldn’t be added to your list of worries.
Cradle cap is a term I’d never heard before until I became a mom. In fact, I was so smitten with the new little baby in my arms and so worried about his delicateness that I didn’t even notice his cradle cap until the pediatrician pointed it out. Turns our cradle cap is extremely common in infants. Here’s what you should know and what you can do.
One thing we’ve learning about parenting: As soon as you get comfortable with a routine, things change. And change is hard, especially when it comes time for your baby to transition from bassinet to crib. But when the time is right, there are some tips that may make for a smooth(er) transition.
Transitioning from breastmilk or formula to solids can be a daunting task. Since birth, all your baby has known is liquid nourishment, and even that process may have been a struggle at times. Start by taking cues from your baby as this important milestone nears.
When my son was 14 months old I bought a baby book. I got to work on it right away. Will you remember things from his first months, my husband asked? Well, no, I didn’t remember every small moment and each wearisome newborn day, but that is part of the reason I didn’t start the book until later.
When our son was born, we closely watched every nurse as they swaddled our new baby. The little guy was wrapped up like a tight burrito and he sure seemed to like it. We spent 4 months perfecting the art of the swaddle, but sure enough, our active baby started to be a little too active in his sleep, and it was time to make the transition out of the swaddle.
