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Why You Shouldn’t Feel Guilty for Pumping at Work

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...]

What to Do When Your Teething Baby Won’t Sleep Unless Held

Development

Apr 12, 2021

What do you do when your teething baby won't sleep unless held at night? Here are 3 steps and remedies when your baby won't stop crying. Your baby had been doing so well with sleep. He was sleeping through the night—in his crib, no less. The rare times he'd wake up usually ended with him going right back to sleep. For months, this was his happy sleep routine. But then, his teeth started to poke through, and your once-easy sleeper is now inconsolable. He starts crying the minute you put him down in his crib. Even if you manage to get him to fall asleep, he'll only do so an hour at a … [Read more...]

Baby Playing in the Crib Instead of Sleeping? Here’s What to Do

Infant

Apr 05, 2021

Is your baby playing in the crib instead of sleeping, rolling around but not crying? Take a look at these tips to help her sleep instead. Apparently sleep time is the new play time... at least according to your baby. Instead of sleeping like she used to when you put her down, she plays, talks to herself, and even stands up. She's not crying, but she's awake in her crib. This can go on for a while before you finally give in and rock her to sleep (especially since you know she'll be cranky without rest). You know you shouldn't rock her or stay in her room, but you're exhausted and at … [Read more...]

When Can You Stop Burping a Baby?

Breastfeeding

Apr 01, 2021

When can you stop burping a baby? Discover the signs and milestones that tell you when you can finally stop burping! It's the one task you've done from Day One: burping the baby. You know to hoist him over your shoulder or sit him on your lap to pat his back. And for many babies, burping is necessary—otherwise, you're dealing with massive spit-up and cranky naps. But after a while, burping doesn't feel as urgent as it did a few months ago, leaving you wondering when you can stop. As a first-time mom, I didn't know what age you stop burping a baby, whether they were bottle fed or … [Read more...]

What to Do When Your Baby Pulls Back to a Shallow Latch

Breastfeeding

Mar 29, 2021

Breastfeeding can be a painful experience when your little one refuses to latch deeply. Learn what to do when baby pulls back to a shallow latch. You know how important a correct latch is to successful breastfeeding... except your baby didn't exactly get the memo. She starts off with a deep latch, but after a minute or two, pushes back and slides into a shallow one. You find it difficult to keep latching and unlatching, especially when you're half asleep. She'll even close her mouth tight during a shallow latch, making it hard to slip your finger in to break the suction. Because she … [Read more...]

5 Ways to Keep Your Baby Comfortable in Diapers

Diapers

Mar 27, 2021

From rashes to wetness, dealing with uncomfortable diapers can be troublesome for all. Learn 5 ways to keep your baby comfortable in diapers. Can you imagine how uncomfortable it must be for babies and toddlers to be in diapers 24/7? They're hardly out of a diaper except for baths and diaper changes. Diapers aren't as thin or smooth as underwear. And they're sometimes filled with pee and poop—not exactly the best experience. Some babies cry the minute their diapers feel uncomfortable, with some toddlers will even let us know that they want a diaper change. After three kids, I … [Read more...]

The Biggest Reason Your Baby Will Not Sleep (Even After All This Time)

Infant

Mar 11, 2021

Wondering why your baby won’t sleep through the night, even after all this time? Discover the biggest reason your baby will not sleep — and how to get past that hurdle. This isn't getting any better, I thought. Our usual go-to strategies—swaddling, bouncing on a yoga ball, nursing—were no longer working. My baby was fast outgrowing the swaddles, or simply bursting through them within minutes. Bouncing on a yoga ball now had to be a serious workout instead of subtle movements. And nursing worked only if he didn't stir the minute I put him down. Had this been happening during the … [Read more...]

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