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Read This Before You Decide to Exclusively Pump
This post shares my experience exclusively pumping, a raw and real story of successes, failures, tears, self-doubt, guilt, love, and, of course, breast milk. Continue reading
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We solved our baby’s reflux with this one thing
Our newborn baby struggled to feed because of reflux. After trying our medical team’s first suggestion, which only worsened the problems, the team recommended a solution that has been a game-changer for improving our baby’s reflux symptoms. In this article, we share what worked for us. Continue reading
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How to bathe a newborn baby (without the tears)
Bathing your newborn can be stressful for everyone involved. See answers to common questions about bathing a newborn, and try these tips for making baths more fun! Continue reading
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Our Daily Routine in the NICU
After our daughter was born early at 31 weeks, she had to spend about 6 weeks in the NICU to help her through the complications of prematurity. In this article, we share our typical daily schedule and what to expect in the NICU, both for your baby and for you. Continue reading
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What do these common NICU terms mean?
When our baby daughter was first admitted to the NICU, we were unfamiliar with most of the medical terminology that was used. In this article, we share definitions for common terms used in the NICU, such as apnea, bradycardia, jaundice, CPAP, and more. Continue reading
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Help! My newborn sleeps only when held!
For weeks, our newborn only slept when held and woke up when we tried to set her in the crib. This was debilitating at first, but over time, we learned strategies to manage our daily activities. In this article, we share how we took care of our newborn while staying sane ourselves. Continue reading
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The Secrets to Easy Cloth Diapers
In this post, we explore the benefits and challenges of using cloth diapers for infants. We highlight the environmental and health advantages over disposable diapers while addressing common concerns like washing and leakage. We found that using a diaper service was a key part of our cloth diaper strategy. Continue reading
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You (maybe) don’t need a stroller.
When putting together our baby registry, I assumed that a stroller was a necessity. Babies love stroller rides, right? Well, our newborn hated the stroller, and for months, we regretted getting one. Here, we explain why she didn’t like the stroller and the alternative that she loved. Continue reading
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I thought she was dying: birth of our preterm daughter
Our baby girl was born prematurely at 31 weeks, tiny and limp. She was rushed away to the resuscitation room, where I watched for a very tense several minutes as the medical team tried to stabilize her. In this article, learn about our emotional experience of a preterm birth. Continue reading
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5 surprising things about newborn care you must know
In this article, we share key points that surprised us as new parents. We address topics like newborn sleep patterns, play, bath time challenges, stroller rides, and hunger cues. Continue reading
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