A Little More Wisdom
How to Help Your Constipated Toddler Go
Written by Cathy Hale on January 7th, 2019
Seeing your baby in pain because of constipation can be heartbreaking. Here’s how you can help him.
A Crying Baby is a Normal Baby
Written by Cathy Hale on October 12th, 2018
Crying is totally normal in healthy babies as they develop, so why not anticipate the peaks to better soothe those tears.
The Best Ways to Ease a Fussy Baby
Written by Cathy Hale on May 24th, 2016
When your baby isn’t eating, sleeping or being absolutely adorable, chances are she’s crying. If your newborn is already a few weeks old, you can probably decipher some of her cries and you’re in tune with what she needs. However, if you’re a brand new parent with a brand new baby ...
Baby Basics: Good Microbes & Happy Tummies
Written by Cathy Hale on February 11th, 2016
The word “probiotics” is more prevalent than ever before when it comes to discussions about maintaining overall health. In fact, if you speak with “gut” professionals like gastroenterologists, they often recommend that adults should take probiotics to support intestinal health.
Strategies To Help Your Baby Sleep At Night
Written by Cathy Hale on September 3rd, 2015
If you feel like you’ve been ignoring your oh-so-comfy bed lately, you’re not alone. It’s one of the first things you learn as a new parent. You. Miss. Sleeping. (Yawn!)
5 Things You Should Know About Colic
Written by Cathy Hale on July 22nd, 2015
When your infant is smiling, cooing and sleeping well, parenting feels magical. On the flip side, if your baby cries uncontrollably for hours at a time, it can make you feel helpless and desperate for answers. Am I doing something wrong? Is something wrong with my baby?
Stop Feeling Frazzled: Tips for Coping with a Colicky Baby
Written by Cathy Hale on July 14th, 2015
If you’re doing an online search using the keywords “coping” and “colic,” you’ve come to the right place. There are thousands and thousands of books and articles about colic and coping strategies. That’s because having a colicky baby is a big deal.
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.
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.
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!