Your joyful disbelief at seeing those two little pink lines can last for weeks – it all depends on when morning sickness and the body aches set in! Every picture of pregnant women in magazines and websites shows them happy and glowing but that’s only half the picture. Your body changes to accommodate the life …
For anyone who’s gone through a pregnancy, back pain is often the worst part but most know that it’s temporary and is to be expected. But what happens when the pain doesn’t go way afterwards or comes back later? Aching, stiffness, muscle aches, and sharp localized pain can all interfere with well-being. There is no …
Sleeping while pregnant can be quite a challenge, and many women find that trying a comfortable way to sleep is difficult. There are many symptoms that can interrupt your usual sleeping habits while you are pregnant, including but not limited to: nausea, leg cramps, heartburn, and even snoring. There are many different ways to help …
Just when you think you have it all figured out as a parent and your baby is sleeping on a consistent schedule, a new unfamiliar issue pops up which for some reason changes their normal sleep cycle. Hello to the world of sleep regressions. It’s not often talked about, but at times, it may seem like …
One of the biggest concerns that many new parents have is understanding how much sleep their infant or toddler needs each day. If we set our expectations too high on the amount of sleep they should be getting, it will likely be frustrating for both parents and child. If we set expectations that are too …
It seems like every major brand of sleep sacks has their own washing, and care instructions. While you can find brand-specific instructions on the manufacturers’ websites (see our homepage for links to major brands), proper laundering should really be based on the type of fabric that the sleep sack is made out of. Types of …
As many of you have found out, colic is a condition where your baby experiences pain in their gastrointestinal tract. It most commonly occurs when your newborn is between 4-6 weeks old and rarely lasts longer than your little one’s third month. It may not sound long but if you’re dealing with it, it may seem …
Having a baby is exhausting. Late-night feedings, diaper changes, rocking a baby who you know is tired but just will not sleep – it takes a toll on the entire family. If your baby isn’t sleeping the way the books claim they should, you may be wondering if there’s something wrong, and something more you …
Daylight Savings Time is just around the corner. If you’re the parent of a toddler or baby, you’re probably concerned about how this might affect your young child’s sleep schedule. Time change is a bit like jet lag for a baby and may lead to their daily schedule being thrown off and poor quality sleep. …
If you are having trouble getting your toddler to sleep through the night in their own bed, you are not alone. Sleep training is one of the hardest jobs that parents of young children must do. But no matter how much your toddler fights going to sleep, getting a good night’s rest is important for …
