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

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

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… Continue reading

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,… Continue reading

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,… Continue reading

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… Continue reading

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… Continue reading

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… Continue reading

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