A Little More Wisdom
The Great Pacifier Debate
Written by Cathy Hale on March 8th, 2016
To soothe or not to soothe? That is the age-old binky question. I must admit, in my experience with pacifiers I had one son that loved his more than anything until he was four. Yes, four. It was odd to see him without a brightly colored binky in his mouth.
Tips for Returning to Work After Maternity Leave Part I: Your Pumping Plan
Written by Cathy Hale on February 25th, 2016
Your bundle of joy is smiling, cooing and probably enjoys cuddling in your lap with a good book. All of these milestones melt your heart, but they also mean your maternity leave is almost over.
5 Essentials for Your Middle-of-the-Night Survival Kit
Written by Cathy Hale on February 22nd, 2016
Nothing jolts you out of your happy dreamland like a sick baby in the middle of the night. She may have been fine when she went to bed, but over the course of a few hours, her high-pitched crying indicates things have changed. Uh-oh!
Splish Splash Safely: 6 Bath Safety Tips for Babies
Written by Cathy Hale on February 18th, 2016
Last month, we celebrated National Bath Safety Month by sharing bath time safety tips with parents, which sparked lots of terrific conversations online. Over the course of the month, nearly 4,000 parents engaged with us on Facebook alone about important things to keep in mind when it comes to bath safety for newborns, babies and toddlers.
Little Chompers: Baby Teeth Development & Mouth Health
Written by Cathy Hale on February 15th, 2016
It’s hard to believe that cute gummy baby smile will slowly disappear as your baby starts getting her pretty pearly whites. Even though I knew they were coming, baby teeth surprised me. I remember thinking, “it can’t possibly be happening this fast!”
12 Things to Know About Bundling Up Baby this Winter
Written by Cathy Hale on February 1st, 2016
The air is cold and crisp. The leaves have fallen and the days have grown shorter. Perhaps a few stray flurries are gently falling to the ground as the sun peeks out from behind the clouds.
Crazy Parenting Tips That Actually Work
Written by Cathy Hale on January 25th, 2016
At Little Remedies®, we love interacting with our customers, especially when they share their sage advice with us. Once you have children, you realize that it does “take a village” to raise a child.
Tips for Sleep Training Your Baby
Written by Cathy Hale on January 21st, 2016
If you didn’t do math problems in your head pre-baby, you’re probably an expert on various sleep equations by now. Sleep is just one of those things that consumes your brain as a mom, especially a new mom. In fact, I remember wondering if my first son was getting too much sleep. What ...
Top 3 Baby Thermometers
Written by Cathy Hale on January 14th, 2016
Funny things happen to you when you’re living the #MomLife, especially when you’re a new mom with babies. You find yourself obsessed with things you probably never thought about pre-baby like diapers, spit-up, pee and poop. Another item that might get stuck in your mom brain is finding the right thermometer.
The ABC's of Tummy Time for Babies
Written by on September 7th, 2015
While the concept of tummy time seems basic, the act of encouraging your baby to spend time on her tummy is extremely important. This is how she will develop her head, neck, shoulder and arm muscles, which will build her motor skills. She'll use these muscles to roll over, sit up, crawl and eventually ...