A Little More Wisdom
Daylight Savings Time: Springing Forward with Baby
Written by Cathy Hale on March 15th, 2016
Saying goodbye to winter means saying hello to springing forward with Daylight Savings Time. And that’s going to happen sooner than you think - on Sunday, March 13 at precisely 2 a.m. Unless you’re in Arizona or overseas territories, you’ll be adjusting the clock to springtime too.
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.
Guide for Introducing Your Baby to Solid Foods
Written by Cathy Hale on March 3rd, 2016
Every mother is different, but I was thrilled when my baby boys started eating solid foods. Hooray! Formula and breast milk just weren’t enough to keep them full, but baby food did the trick. Happy full tummies at last!
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!”
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.
8 Tips for Parents of Picky Eaters
Written by Cathy Hale on February 8th, 2016
The first few months of feeding my son “real” food was a breeze. He absolutely loved baby food. In fact, he liked carrots so much that he actually turned a slight shade of orange because I was feeding them to him almost daily. Oops! New mom problems, right?
Baby Has A Cold: Tips for Easing Symptoms
Written by Cathy Hale on February 4th, 2016
Cold and flu season is upon us, so it seems like stuffy noses, dry coughs and congestion are inevitable. Grab the hand sanitizer! Icky germs are everywhere. No matter how careful you are and how hard you try to avoid it, you and your baby will eventually have to endure a cold