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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