Babies

Pssst! Did you know babies can chew food without teeth? Furthermore, did you know you can feed your baby exactly what you eat?  Baby-led weaning is focused on letting your baby feed themselves with solid food. When prepared safely...

I think one of the most common questions I get at ALL well child visits is about sleep. How much does my child need? How do I get him to sleep better? How do I make changes? Sleep needs vary...

My baby turned 15 weeks old in February. I am savoring every single moment with this sweet little girl. She is our fourth. Potentially the last.... So, I am soaking up every snuggle, every giggle, every smile, every.single.thing. In the...

Of all topics about parenting, I was surprised that exclusive pumping gets the most blank stares or strongest reactions from fellow mothers. Exclusive pumping is breastfeeding without nursing. I only express my milk and don’t nurse. I explain it to...

Even before I had children, I always knew I wanted to try breastfeeding. There were many factors that went into that decision, but the most pertinent to me was that it seemed the most natural and obvious choice. Little did I...

It was a nightmare before Christmas, 7 years ago. Mom and I were putting together Christmas cookie plates. Sarah, my 3-month-old daughter, was sleeping soundly in Mom’s room while my 2-year-old son was sleeping in another. “Where’s the ribbon?” I...

I sat down to sign the permission slip for my husband to get his vasectomy. A concept I found slightly insane, considering he’s a grown adult who is fully capable of making his own decisions. This wasn’t a field...

What to know about necrotizing enterocolitis, a gastrointestinal disease commonly found in preemies and newborns. Fragile newborn babies may require treatment in the neonatal intensive care unit.  Sometimes during their hospitalization, a baby’s health will take a sudden dip....

It's been over 5 years since we've been immersed in all things baby. We are expecting our third baby just in time for Christmas this year. I've always loved shopping for my girls, and this time is no exception....

Whether a lake or an ocean, I think it's true what they say; life is better at the beach. Give me the sound of waves rolling in, the sand between my toes, and the warm sun shining and I...