Babies

So it’s World Breastfeeding Week. And if you’re a mom like me, you might have, well, mixed feelings about the extravaganza. After a great experience breastfeeding my firstborn, I had to pump exclusively for #2, and so far, for...

Officially, Lactation Professionals go by a handful of different titles. IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant), CLC (Certified Lactation Counselor), Lactation Educator, and Lactation Specialist are a few of the most common titles you'll come across in the US. Unofficially,...

In mid-December I was invited to check out a local MacroBaby store prior to the birth of my second baby. I had seen all the MacroBaby ads and billboards around town and had never been, so I was very...

The loneliness and heaviness of Motherhood can sink in when you least suspect it. I recently had conversations with some mom friends. The conversations took place on separate days and the friends were in different circles, but the vibe I...

Whether your baby is three months and beginning to recognize family members or five years-old and soaking information up like a sponge, Romp n’ Roll has fun for everyone!

This year is our little one's first Christmas and I wanted to give holiday gifts from the baby to all the relatives. This could get quite expensive if store-bought so I began researching ideas of simple, inexpensive (and easy!)...

When my daughter was born, I was completely overwhelmed by all of the handbooks and manuals and manifestos about babies. How to get them on a schedule, how to get them to sleep, how to teach them to self-soothe…...

I think William Shakespeare said it best: What's in a name?  That which we call a rose by another name would smell as sweet. I, like many other little girls, grew up thinking about what I would name my children one day.  I...

Welcome to "Unlocking the Secrets of Infant Sleep," where I'll share valuable insights and expert advice to help new parents navigate the often elusive world of baby sleep. As a pediatric sleep consultant, I understand the challenges of establishing...

If I could turn back time, I’d hit stop the day they were born. Then I’d hit stop the day they smiled for the first time, when they started rolling over and probably when they started talking, too. I...

Dear crib, Today you moved on to hold another family’s baby, just like you held all of ours until they grew too big for your rhetorical lap. As a result, our home is now crib-free for the first time in...

It’s hard to believe it’s been over 7 months since we had our babies, and as you can guess, we are enjoying every single moment. Shannon welcomed her first this past April, while Jenna welcomed her last (just six...

The minute we announce pregnancy, we receive advice. While it is well-meaning, some of these pieces of advice can confusing and some just might not work. I'm just gonna say it: there are sleep truths and there are sleep beliefs....

Being a new mom is hard work. Our little one is three months now and though I have come a long way, I would be lying if I said I had it all figured out. What I have figured...

We can’t count the times parents have told us how much their children love pediped® shoes and even refuse to wear other footwear. We know kids can feel the difference that healthy footwear makes. From day one, our mantra—comfort,...