The constant cry of an upset and fussy baby can challenge us to our core. We may even have a chemical reaction in our body that causes us to sweat and feel as though our blood pressure is rising. When we get that feeling, all rational thinking often disappears on us! When that happens, firstly: Try and run through this common checklist of reasons your baby might be fussy. Hunger Too hot Overstimulated In pain or discomfort Dirty diaper Overtired Needs affection or wants to be held Sick If you’ve exhausted this list and haven’t managed to soothe your ...
20 Tips to Help a Baby With Reflux
If you suspect your baby has reflux, you’ve probably found yourself down a Google rabbit hole with questions like: How to know if your baby has reflux? Why does my baby spit up so much? What foods in breastmilk cause baby to have reflux? What are symptoms of reflux in a baby? How can I help my baby with reflux? And 20 websites later you still don’t have an answer. We can help. Below is a blog post we’ve shared before. It is frequently one of our most-searched and we know reflux is something so many new moms experience with their babies, so we’ve updated it and ...
3 Tips for Dealing With Toddler Tantrums
By Therapist and parent coach, Hayley Goldberg Early childhood is a time of monumental growth for our toddlers and preschoolers. They are growing in so many areas—physically, cognitively, and emotionally. With their leaps in growth and development our little guys are beginning to explore their world more and enjoy a lot more experiences, and with these experiences come more feelings. What does this emotional growth mean for us parents? It means our toddlers and preschoolers will have a wide range of emotions they will experience every day. For young children these newly felt ...