Noel Arens

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends feeding your baby breastmilk for the first six months of your child’s life and to continue to provide breastmilk for up to a year longer. Each mother's journey is different based on milk supply issues, nursing challenges, or a job that makes it difficult to continue pumping at work. 

To breastfeed or not to breastfeed? While the decision ultimately comes down to your preference and personal decisions, it’s important to know as much about breastfeeding before your baby is born. Today, we want to explore the benefits of breastfeeding so that you can make an informed decision.

Visiting a newborn baby for the first time is exciting. While it’s exciting for visitors, adjusting to life with a new baby can be a tough time for the family. Especially if it’s a first-born child, the transition can be particularly challenging. Having a variety of visitors immediately after giving birth can be stressful. When you’re visiting a family who has just had a newborn baby, it’s important to be respectful of the family’s time and space. 

Here are seven important rules to keep in mind when visiting a newborn:

October is Infant Sleep Safety Awareness Month. This month is designated to promote healthy sleep habits for newborns and raise awareness about sleep-related risks. It’s important to learn about safe sleep for your newborn to prevent choking, suffocation, and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). 

It’s October, which means cold and flu season is just around the corner. As your little one explores the world, he or she is exposed to many germs. Plus, a baby’s underdeveloped immune system is more susceptible than adults to viruses that cause the common cold.  

How can you be prepared to tackle these viruses? In this article, we’ll walk you through ways to be prepared with prevention tips, knowledge of signs and symptoms, and when to call your pediatrician if your little one does get sick. 

Life as a mama can get busy. Caring for your child (or children) and maintaining your own health and fitness can seem nearly impossible at times. 

Did you know that prioritizing your health will boost your energy levels, giving you more fuel in the tank to care for your little one(s)? To do so, making small, incremental changes usually works best. Adjusting a few simple habits can drastically improve your overall health and wellbeing. Today, we want to share 11 tips for staying healthy as a busy mom.

From daytime play tunes to nighttime lullabies, music can play an important role in your child’s daily life. As a parent, it’s instinctive to use music to calm, teach and play with your child. Although we know that music can bring us and our children great joy, how does it impact our child’s developmental journey?

Probiotics can now be found in many infant formulas, supplements, and baby foods. These “good bacteria” have become popular for children in recent years, and for good reason. By establishing a healthy gut at a young age, you can help set a good foundation for his or her adult digestive wellness. 

Have you ever found yourself asking why your baby’s poop looks the way it does? A baby’s stools can be different in color and texture depending on many factors. Your baby’s poop communicates a lot about your baby’s overall health. A baby’s stools will change as he or she grows, so it’s important to know what is healthy and what could be a potential warning sign. 

It’s September 1st, which means it’s National Baby Safety Month! To celebrate, we want to talk about preventing common baby injuries. Safety-proofing your entire home is always important, but in today’s post, we would like to focus on preventing the top injuries that infants (aged birth to six months) may experience.