Newborns love the secure feeling of being tucked tight in a baby burrito. Here are the steps: Newborns arrive easily startled and without a lot of control of their arms and legs, and in the first weeks after birth it comforts and calms them to be wrapped up tight in a baby bundle. But don’t be … [Read more…]
When is a Car Trip Safe for a Baby?
Q. At what age is it safe to travel in the car with my newborn? My husband lives in another state and I wanted to spend some of my leave time by him.” We recommend taking a friend or family member along with you. If you’ve had a cesarean section, your doctor will tell you not to drive for 4 to … [Read more…]
Five Tips For Getting Started With Breastfeeding
Use arm and back support. Before you feed, make sure you’re seated comfortably with full support for your back, feet and arms. Use a breastfeeding pillow or other firm, thick pillow to help support the baby’s weight. She’ll seem very light at first, but after 20 minutes she’ll feel a lot … [Read more…]
Baby Crying it Out: Should We Try It?
Q. My husband says I’ll spoil our baby if I pick him up every time he cries, but I feel horrible leaving him crying in the crib. And I’m exhausted. What should we do? It really matters how old he is. You can’t spoil a newborn with too much responsiveness. Newborns need to be picked up when they cry … [Read more…]
Five Ways To Better Sleep For Parents
Most new parents are sleep-deprived from time to time (if not most of the time). But it’s a myth that you need to be constantly exhausted and at the end of your rope. Here’s some ways to improve your sleep if you’re a new mom or dad: Hydrate. Sometimes what feels like fatigue is dehydration, a … [Read more…]