A Little More Wisdom
Ways to Soothe a Fussy Baby
Written by Cathy Hale on July 13th, 2015
When your baby is eating, sleeping, smiling and cooing, all seems right with the world. But once in a while you have days when your baby is fussier than normal and your tried and true “tricks” for soothing her may not work. Have no fear! This too shall pass.
4 Easy Steps for a Super Swaddle
Written by Cathy Hale on July 11th, 2015
If you’re new to the parenting journey, you may be a swaddling skeptic. I was! My initial stay in the hospital with a new baby was a totally blur, so when we got home and my husband was wrapping my baby so tight, I thought he was nuts!
Must-Haves for Life with a Newborn
Written by Cathy Hale on July 10th, 2015
Whether you had a natural childbirth with a doula or you were begging your nurse for an epidural at four centimeters dilated, I think there are a few must-haves every mom would agree on when it comes to staying calm during life with a newborn.
Common Things You Might Not Know About Life with A Newborn
Written by Cathy Hale on July 9th, 2015
When I was pregnant with my first child, my perception about newborns was pretty typical. I would catch myself daydreaming about how life with a new baby might be. I would gaze at his pristine nursery - stainless crib sheets, sparkling new changing table, perfectly spotless onesies - and envision him peacefully sleeping the nights away; chubby ...
8 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Hiccups in Newborns
Written by Cathy Hale on July 8th, 2015
Everyone gets hiccups occasionally, even newborns. Hiccups, which can be triggered by overfeeding or swallowing too much air, are actually small contractions in the diaphragm like tiny muscle spasms.
6 Best Techniques for Burping Baby
Written by Cathy Hale on July 5th, 2015
When you become a parent, there are certain things you obsess about with a new baby. Certain things you probably never talked about much in your pre-parent life. Things like pooping and burping.
5 Tricks to Help Relieve Baby Gas
Written by Cathy Hale on June 29th, 2015
As a new parent, did you have any idea babies were so gassy? I knew I’d be dealing with sleepless nights, lots of dirty diapers and spit-up, but I didn’t know babies commonly pass gas 13-21 times per day!