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What to Do When Your Baby Is Teething (And Won’t Stop Crying)

Jul 12, 2021

Wondering what to do when baby is teething and won't stop crying hysterically? Here are clever ways to soothe your inconsolable little one. Your baby is teething... again. But this time, she can't sleep well at night, especially when she gets up crying at least three times. You know it's teething since she'll start chewing on her fingers and clamping down on everything. She's in so much pain, but you don't know what you can give her to calm her down. It doesn't help that she's grown extra clingy and screams when you put her down. She's so attached to you that you've barely slept in … [Read more...]

Nanny Interview Questions You Should Be Asking

Infant

Jun 29, 2021

Want to find the right nanny for your baby? Discover the nanny interview questions you should be asking before you hire. I hadn't been this nervous in a while. I've never had to hire any employee in the past, much less a nanny or even a babysitter. I was scared to hand my twins to a stranger—someone I'd hire only after a brief time of getting to know her. And I was clueless about what exactly to look for or ask during an interview. Like most jobs, a nanny needs to be vetted for several factors, from competence to reliability to how you get along with her. But making a decision can be … [Read more...]

How to Gently Handle Separation Anxiety in Babies

Development

Jun 09, 2021

Separation anxiety, though normal, can surprise many parents. Learn how to gently handle separation anxiety in babies with these tips. My eight-month-old twins had been champion nappers. I'd put them in their cribs and close the door, reassured they could put themselves to sleep in five minutes tops. So, imagine my surprise when one of them cried after I left the room. He continued to wail and scream, with check-ins only making it worse. After he "woke up," he played happily in the living room, but fussed if I walked away to the kitchen. What happened to my sweet little boy who … [Read more...]

What It Really Means to Have a “Spoiled Baby”

Infant

Jun 02, 2021

Feeling conflicted with advice about raising a spoiled baby? Put your doubts to rest and learn what it really means to “spoil a baby.” My twins couldn't be more different, even from infancy. While one could entertain himself and wait if I put him down, his brother would last—at most—10 minutes before hollering for attention. He didn't like to be alone, preferring to be held all day. Putting him down to sleep usually meant hearing him wake up and cry within minutes. He also preferred sleeping on me. The snuggles felt good, of course, but I could hardly get things done around the house … [Read more...]

How to Get a Breastfed Baby to Take a Bottle of Formula

Eating

May 24, 2021

Want to introduce formula but your baby refuses? Learn how to get a breastfed baby to take a bottle of formula quickly right here! For many reasons, moms—even breastfeeding moms—turn to formula as a way to feed their babies. You might be going back to work and realized that you can barely pump an ounce of milk. You'd rather that your spouse or sitter feed the baby formula while you're the one who'll nurse. Perhaps you're finally ready to wean, but now need him to take formula instead. I can certainly relate. One of my twins was born underweight that there was a risk he wouldn't be … [Read more...]

What to Do When Your Baby Wakes Up Crying from Naps

Infant

May 22, 2021

Frustrated when your baby wakes up crying from naps hysterically? Learn exactly what to do when you hear him screaming uncontrollably. Let's start with a reassurance: if your baby wakes up crying from naps, you're in the majority. Rare is the baby who wakes up from a nap, cooing and waiting for you to come get him. Instead, most babies let us know that nap time is over with their piercing, shrill cries. Still... if you're in the minority of parents whose babies did wake up fine but are now cranky after naps, you're not without hope, either. Perhaps your baby started waking up from naps … [Read more...]

Why You Shouldn’t Feel Guilty for Pumping at Work

Breastfeeding

Apr 30, 2021

Do you feel guilty and self-conscious for pumping many times at the office? Here's why you shouldn't feel guilty for pumping at work. It had been a few days since going back to work after maternity leave, and it still felt like all eyes were on me. I felt the pumping stigma. You know, the feeling that keeps you from asking for a private room to pump. The guilt when you leave your desk three to four times a day with your pump. Dashing into the pumping room hoping no one saw you enter. I've even heard some moms who've resorted to pumping in the bathroom or car. Why the guilt? I … [Read more...]

How to Keep Your Baby Safe in the Kitchen

Family Life

Apr 18, 2021

Baby kitchen safety is important for every parent to consider. Learn 5 crucial ways to keep your baby or toddler safe in the kitchen. I knew the "baby" days were over when I set my eldest down on a blanket, turned to fetch something, and saw he had crawled all the way to the other side of the room. Long gone were the days of laying him in one place and knowing he'd stay put. Now he was more mobile—and more curious—than ever. One of my biggest concerns was our kitchen. Many parents, myself included, spend a ton of time in the kitchen. We're also often focused on something, from … [Read more...]

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