Bringing a baby into the world is an amazing experience for a couple and creates an incredible bond. However, some dads may spend those first nights in the hospital and at home feeling helpless when it comes to comforting and meeting the immediate needs of their child. Until you begin to look around, you don’t realize just how common it is to see dads wearing their babies. Here are a few … [Read more...]
What is Diastasis Recti?
Pregnancy and motherhood bring about change in every aspect of a woman's life. Your family grows, your heart grows, and inevitably your belly grows. While nothing can prepare you for the changes that take place when you hear those first cries and touch those tiny hands, the more information you have and the larger your village of support, the better you can take care of yourself and your … [Read more...]
Anxiety and Motherhood: What You Can Do
Whether you’re a first time mom or on baby number six, one thing is true for most moms: a healthy level of anxiety is almost a given. It keeps us on our toes between choking hazards and daredevil toddlers and makes us some serious multitasking ninjas. That said, anxiety can also be like a runaway train, and before you know it, you’re a completely different person. When anxiety rules your life, … [Read more...]
Why Skin to Skin Contact Is so Important for Newborns
In a world that seems to constantly be at odds with what comes naturally to moms and their babies, many parents are looking for ways to connect with their kids more. When work pulls you away or breastfeeding doesn’t go as planned, it’s skin to skin contact to the rescue! From bonding to immune system health, spending time making direct contact with your children’s skin has numerous documented … [Read more...]
9 Things You Need to Survive the Arrival of Another Baby
When baby #2 comes along, life gets just a little crazy. Take it from this two-months-postpartum mama, adjusting to two tiny lives to care for is a major culture shock and is enough to seriously deprive you of your sanity (not to mention self care). That said, there’s a whole big internet out there just FULL of things to make our lives easier, and mama — you’re going to need all the help you … [Read more...]
Grandparents and Babywearing: Tips and Advice for Mom and Grandma
While babywearing is an ancient, global practice, it was not a particularly common one for our own parents’ generation. Because of this, Grandma’s familiarity with babywearing is probably limited. While she may be supportive of your decision to wear your baby, her lack of knowledge about its benefits can keep her from wanting to jump in and wear her grandchild herself. And really, who can blame … [Read more...]
Five Tips for Postpartum Mental Health
The exhaustion. The anxiety and worry. The pressure to bounce back. Those crazy postpartum hormones sure can take a toll on your mental state in the weeks and months that follow giving birth. Most women admit to feeling some mental and emotional stress during this time. For up to 20% of postpartum women, that stress can actually turn into a more serious case of anxiety and/or depression. New … [Read more...]
Comfortable Summer Babywearing Tips
Babywearing is a wonderful way for us mommas to bond with our children and keep them calm, while still being able to move around and get work done. Because your hands are free, you enjoy both freedom and flexibility! *cue the applause* In the summer, they’re especially great for taking your little one with you outdoors, hiking, vacationing, and just visiting with loved ones. However, comfort … [Read more...]
What to Look for in a Babysitter
When it comes to caring for your kids and finding the time to get out every once in a while, a good babysitter can be a lifesaver. As moms, we know trusting someone with our children isn’t easy. In order to truly unwind and relax at dinner or that movie you’ve been dying to see, finding just the right person for the job is a must. Here are a few traits to look for while on the hunt for a … [Read more...]
Strollers Vs. Carriers: Which One Do You Need?
As moms ourselves, many of us have grappled with this question — do I really need a stroller? But man, look at THAT mom, she has her own bubble with no baby in it. I definitely need a stroller. I have too many baby carriers. But my tiny carrrrr! Ladies, it’s a logic loop, trust us. The truth is, there is no one correct answer here — strollers and baby carriers just serve different purposes. … [Read more...]