By Marissa Oliva By Marissa Oliva There’s nothing like shopping IRL, especially when it comes to children’s items. With charming, curated offerings and the ability to see, touch, and involve your little one in the experience, shopping in store reigns supreme, especially when it’s in NYC. Plus, it feels good to shop small and local, […]
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Updated: New COVID-19 Variants: What Parents Need to Know as Kids Head Back to School
New COVID-19 Variants: What Parents Need to Know as Kids Head Back to School Just when the world finally returned to a sense of normalcy after the COVID-19 pandemic, two new variants of the virus—EG.5 and BA.2.86—have appeared this summer. Governor Hochul announced yesterday that her office is taking precautions and monitoring the situation. “While…
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Go for Goat with Bubs Goat Milk Easy-to-Digest Formula
Go for Goat with Bubs Goat Milk Easy-to-Digest Formula There is so much that is unknown when you become a parent. Since no one is provided with a user manual, much of the early days of parenting (and parenting, in general) feels like it’s a ‘figure-things-out-as-you-go’ model. While those natural instincts do kick-in, it can be challenging if your baby has issues with feeding. This can involve a host of issues like difficulty with latching, low breastmilk supply, encouragement, infection, colic, gas, or inability to digest cow’s milk, to name a few. Even if you’ve “mastered” feeding, you might be…
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Dermatologist Approved Skincare for Babies
Dermatologist Approved Skincare for Babies By Marissa Oliva Baby skin may be baby soft but it’s also ultra sensitive. With that said, knowing what to look for — and what to avoid — in their skincare products goes deeper than just reaching for that bottle of baby lotion at the drugstore. Board certified dermatologist and […]
What Mothers Need to Know About the New Postpartum Depression Drug, Zurzuvae
What Mothers Need to Know About the New Postpartum Depression Drug, Zurzuvae Postpartum depression (PPD) is a serious mental illness that can develop in approximately one in seven new mothers. But the recently approved drug, Zurzuvae, offers a chance at recovery—along with concerns—for many patients suffering with the condition. Here’s what women need to know…
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Baby Registry Must-Haves for NYC Mamas
Baby Registry Must-Haves for NYC Mamas By Marissa Oliva Search the Internet or social media and you’ll find plenty of advice about what to put on your baby registry. While these resources will probably cover the basics for the most part, if you live in NYC there are some items you’ll need to approach differently […]
A Guide to Breastfeeding in NYC
A Guide to Breastfeeding in NYC Everybody knows that motherhood is a full-time job. Whether you’re working from home or are out and about in the city, we know that taking care of your young children will always take first priority. We also know that babies require a special kind of care that isn’t always…
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RSV Shot has been Approved by the FDA and CDC for Infants: What Parents Need to Know
RSV Shot has been Approved by the FDA and the CDC for Infants: What Parents Need to Know In the fall of 2022, there was a rash case of RSV infections among young children. While RSV—respiratory syncytial virus—is a common seasonal respiratory virus of the respiratory tract known to be more severe in infants and…
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