We recently held an informative and important teleclass for expectant and new moms, generously sponsored by Lansinoh and presented by Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) and nationally-renowned breastfeeding expert, Gina Ciagne. Gina covered such topics as preparing for breastfeeding before baby arrives, tips to overcome some of the most common breastfeeding issues – like engorgement and […]
Category: Baby
Congratulations! The wait is over and your baby has arrived. As exciting as having a new baby is, we know how overwhelming the first year can be! You’re in luck because here you’ll find articles, videos and events on infant sleep, feeding, schedules, work/life balance, the effect a baby has on your relationships, how to find “you time,” developmental milestones, and more!
Twin Talk: Can My Twins Share a Crib?
Can My Twins Share A Crib? Yes – twins can share a crib in the beginning. Typically they are OK in the same crib for the first three months. If one or both of your twins are early rollers, then you will want to separate them sooner. **Crib safety reminder: no bumpers, pillows, blankets or […]
Philips Avent: Pacifiers, Bottles and Education – S.O.S. Product Review
Philips Avent is the #1 pacifier brand in the US, but they also help give babies a healthy start in life by offering feeding support.
VTech Safe&Sound® Baby Monitor: S.O.S. Product Review
Last week, we had the opportunity to check out the new VTech Safe&Sound® VM344 Video Baby Monitor with Pan & Tilt Camera at a Momtrends luncheon.
The ABCs of Swaddling: Teleclass Re-cap
Most parents are taught about the comfort and benefits that are achieved from swaddling, which has been practiced for hundreds of years. What we don’t know from the get-go is what a pain it can be. Wrapping baby. Re-wrapping baby. Wrapping baby. Rewrapping baby… and so on. This week, he held a highly informative and […]
An Interview with Erin McConaghy, Co-Founder of Curated Care
Mommybites Chit-Chat: Conversations with luminaries, entrepreneurs and influencers in the parenting world Background Coming from a theatre background and then moving into the child care field, I spent my formative NYC years co-creating one of the first Montessori-based early drop off programs in TriBeCa. I was afforded the opportunity to work with incredible parents, kids […]
Twin Talk: Should I Put My Twins on A Schedule?
Should I put my twins on a schedule? This is one of the most often asked questions. My answer every time, without hesitation is, “YES!!!” We recommend putting twin babies on a schedule because without one, you will have two babies eating at different times, two babies sleeping at different times – and you, crying […]
What to Keep and What to Toss When Getting Ready for Children
Cribs. Rattles. Changing tables. Bibs. High chairs. Onesies. Strollers. Receiving blankets. Mobiles. Diapers. Diapers. Diapers. Babies come with lots of paraphernalia. Where will it all fit? You can’t totally prepare for having children… some things just come as a surprise. But one big step is making room for all the equipment, outfits and accessories you’ll […]