Calm, responsive newborn care supports regulation, feeding, and sleep in the early weeks after birth. Learn why slowing down and responding to your baby’s cues often matters more than trying to do everything “right.”
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Why Red Light Matters: Nighttime Lighting for Newborns and Their Caregivers
Setting the Tone for Peaceful Nights Night feeds and diaper changes often tempt parents to flip on a bright light – but the type of light we use at night can profoundly affect a newborn’s sleep and a caregiver’s well-being. Increasingly, sleep experts and pediatric specialists recommend using warm-spectrum, low-intensity red lighting during evening and… Continue reading Why Red Light Matters: Nighttime Lighting for Newborns and Their Caregivers
Q&A Establishing a Baby Routine: Finding Balance and Meeting Needs
Dear Martina, I'm expecting my first baby soon and I like the idea of having a routine. I like to feel as if things are under control and I think I'd be less stressed if I had a routine to follow. My friend from antenatal classes is very against the idea. She said routines are… Continue reading Q&A Establishing a Baby Routine: Finding Balance and Meeting Needs
Giving Your Baby a Great Start With Colostrum Harvesting
Some women find that their breasts start leaking milk during pregnancy; others never notice a drop. Those first drops of colostrum can be put to good use: Harvesting, or collecting, colostrum during pregnancy is a great way to help your baby off to a fantastic start, and you can do it even if you never… Continue reading Giving Your Baby a Great Start With Colostrum Harvesting
5 Ways to Calm a Crying Baby
When a baby first cries, it usually means they have some kind of need - hunger, tiredness or discomfort, for example. Your first reaction will always be to meet that need. If you follow a routine it will be pretty easy to see if the next feed or nap is due soon, but if not,… Continue reading 5 Ways to Calm a Crying Baby