As a new parent trying to comfort your crying baby, the calming effect of swaddling feels like a tool handed down from heaven.  So what are the benefits of swaddling? 

When Do Babies Sleep All Night?  This is the million dollar question on the mind of most new parents.  Even before your baby arrives, sleep deprivation has likely started. Let’s

You’ve likely heard about the magical moments after birth when mom holds baby skin to skin. This stands in sharp contrast to the old-school routine of separating moms and babies

We’ve all heard that it’s safest for our babies to sleep on their backs. Yet some babies seem to sleep best on their stomach. We might attempt a stomach or

Even the most experienced parents worry when their new baby seems to have a temperature.  So, what is considered a fever for a baby?  Let’s learn all about infant fevers

Tis the season for sharing! And unfortunately, sometimes that means sharing your cold with your sweet bundle of joy. Your baby’s first cold will likely come with some concern, worry,

I can be hard to grasp all the ins and outs of the birth process. A common question is, “Why doesn’t the baby need the placenta after birth?” I’ve got

Your baby will likely begin breastfeeding within the first few minutes of being born. The next days and weeks that follow are formative, and can set you up for a

As a parent, I understand that your newborn’s health is your #1 concern. When it comes to your own baby, even simple things like the umbilical cord falling off can

The debate about when to cut the umbilical cord has been the focus of many research studies of late. For years, providers clamped and cut the umbilical cord within 5-20