AAP Guidelines on Safe Sleep and How You Can Start Practicing
In October, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released updated guidelines for infant safe sleep. The AAP suggests that a safe sleep environment can reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). The guidelines recommend safe sleep practices that can be implemented by all parents and caregivers to reduce the risk of sleep-related [...]
How to Swaddle Your Baby Safely
After baby is tightly cuddled inside mom for nine months, babies love the comfort of being swaddled after birth. Swaddling is a technique that can help calm fussy or crying babies and even help them sleep longer their first few months of life, which is something all moms need! But, there are a couple of [...]
How to Ensure a Good Night’s Sleep for You and Your Newborn
Getting a good night's sleep with a newborn sounds like an oxymoron, doesn't it? While all babies are different and some sleep better than others, sleep deprivation is real and it can make you do crazy things! Here are some tips to help ensure you and your little one both get some good zzzz’s. Keep [...]