by New Mom School | Sep 22, 2022 | Baby Essentials, Feeding
So here’s the behind the scenes for you, Mama. Breastfeeding can be as messy as it is gloriously satisfying and nourishing and fulfilling and challenging! In those early days and weeks, while supply is still settling down, both you and your little one are getting...
by New Mom School | Sep 22, 2022 | Baby Essentials
If you’ve ever Googled “Newborn Essentials”, you’ve no doubt been left overwhelmed! Do babies really need all of this stuff?! It’s a lot, we know. From the diapers to the barrier creams to the burp cloths, nasal aspirators (aka snotsucker!) and more, it’s hard to...
by New Mom School | Jul 26, 2022 | Baby Essentials, Feeding
You know your baby’s in pain but you don’t know why or what to do about it. All babies have reflux except some might be “happy spitters”, meaning they spit up and don’t even realize it, while others have really painful symptoms and can suffer tremendously. The former...
by New Mom School | Jun 27, 2018 | Baby Essentials, Wisdom
Babywearing is a practice that involves carrying a baby close to your body in a sling or carrier. This practice, common in many cultures for centuries, has recently gained popularity in Western countries. While it’s a great way to bond with your baby, it’s...
by New Mom School | Jan 29, 2018 | Baby Essentials, Wisdom
Provided by Donna Ford, Postpartum Doula The Disconnect Many Parents Feel with Their Babies Is Real; Here are 5 Ways An In-Home Doula Can Save Your Sanity & Newborn Experience There are a million things to prepare for before baby arrives. The list feels endless,...
by New Mom School | May 23, 2016 | Baby Essentials
A recent NPR article discussed swaddling and the risk of SIDS. People have been swaddling their babies for quite some time now, and also worrying about their babies dying in their sleep. Today, about 3,500 sleep-related infant deaths occur each year, including 1,500...
