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Newborn Breastfeeding Basics
Most women assume newborn breastfeeding basics are just that: BASIC. How much is there to know? It should be as simple as 3 steps: give birth to ba...
Sample Baby Sleep Schedules
If you are looking for help getting your baby on a sleep schedule, look no further: this is your one stop shop for sample baby sleep schedules tha...
Digital Download FAQs
For our book, On Becoming Babywise, we offer several digital download options in addition to the traditional hardback and paperback versions. Whi...
Big Sister to Baby Sister "I Got You"
What happens when all you want to do is play with your best friend, but she's stuck in her crib?
This is exactly what happened when 4-year-old Jus...
What to Expect with Newborn Sleep
As an expectant or new mom, I’m sure sleep is at the forefront of your mind. You’ve heard all about how sleep, while necessary to your well-being, ...
Babies Disrupt Parents' Sleep Longer Than You Think
One of my husband's favorite piece of advice for new parents is to tell them, "Take a nap while you still can!"
Everyone knows sleep is few and far...
Afternoon Nap Guide
Afternoon naps are a critical part of any child's day. Our afternoon nap guide will help you with whatever afternoon nap questions and struggles yo...
Alternative Ways to Get Sleep As a New Parent
For exhausted parents of newborns, it can be challenging to get adequate sleep since new babies don't always sleep steadily. But according to an ar...
Could a Pacifier Help Prevent SIDS?
While many parents view pacifiers as sleep props and may tend to shy away from them, it turns out a pacifier may actually help prevent SIDS in newb...
How Often Should I Nurse?
One of the first questions a new mom often asks is, "How often should I nurse?"
The first general rule is to always feed a hungry baby.
How often ...
4 Attainable New Year's Resolutions for Mom
I’m going to let you in on a little secret: there’s nothing magical about New Year’s. You’re not supernaturally transported to a better you just be...
World Breastfeeding Week 2018: Ideas & Resources
World Breastfeeding Awareness Week 2018 is from August 1-7. If this catches you by surprise or you're thinking, "I didn't even know there was such ...
Top Gifts for Expecting Parents
Everybody knows that babies need A LOT of gear. Some of it practical, some of it cute, and some of it perhaps unnecessary but nevertheless convenie...
How to Set up Your Crib for Safe Sleep
Getting ready for a new baby brings many emotions. It can feel as if there is no end to the things to think about and decisions to make. And while ...
New Mom Stresses - How to Thrive in Baby's First Year
The joys of motherhood are numerous and life-giving. But sometimes it can feel like the stresses of being a new mom run together into one big mess ...
7 Healthy Baby Tips for the New Year
Who doesn’t want to have a healthy baby in the new year and beyond? This isn't about a healthy pregnancy and it isn't necessarily limited to physic...
How to Choose the Best Baby Crib Mattress
Choosing a crib mattress for your baby can be challenging. After all, there are so many factors to consider: size, safety, and comfort (just to nam...
The Do’s and Don’ts of Sunscreen for Babies and Kids
As a resident of the “Sunshine State”, an avid traveler and outdoors mom, our family is always in the sun. I’m a big advocate for safety outdoors, ...
Getting Good Sleep Amid the Stress of Covid 19 – Tips for Parents & Children
It’s no secret that as the COVID-19 pandemic begins to spread, so does anxiety and worry. Getting a healthy amount of quality sleep probably isn’t ...
5 Ways of Winning the Battle of Criticism as a New Mom
When you become a new mom, of course, your heart and actions have your baby's best interest in mind. At times, it seems that everyone else has an o...