Posts tagged: Newborns

Ask any mama: No one wants to deliver a beautiful baby, only to be stopped on the street a few months later and hear the dreaded question: 'So when are you due?' The truth is, it's normal to look a little bit...well, pregnant, after giving birth. Your uterus will shrink back down after you deliver, but some women are left with some belly budge that wasn't there pre-pregnancy, and in some cases, a thing called diastasis recti may be to blame. Physical therapist and new mom Lisa Alemi, came through...

The newborn phase goes by so quickly — and while we haven't quite figured out a way to stop time, we do have one piece of advice for new parents who want to hold on to that short (but oh-so-sweet!) stage for as long as possible: Take lots (and lots and lots) of pictures. Whether you'll be scheduling a professional newborn photography session or simply snapping away at home with your iPhone, there are certain tips that can take your new baby's photos to the next level of adoreable-ness. We...

We've all heard that twins bring double the joy, and plenty of twin mamas would agree. That doesn't mean raising multiples is easy. But is it fun? You bet! Plenty of expectant parents fear the prospect of having multiples, which is not so surprising. Between warnings about how high-risk twin pregnancies can be to concerns about raising more than one little newborn at a time, it's easy to see why soon to be parents can be a bit overwhelmed upon hearing 'you're having twins!' at that first ultrasound appointment. But...

If you're an expectant parent, chances are you have a laundry list of baby-raising fears (it's totally normal, we promise!) — and if you're like most people, figuring out how to bathe a newborn baby is on that list.But according to Dr. Payal Adhikari, it doesn't have to be. “It’s a pretty simple and straightforward process,' Dr. Adhikari, who is a pediatrician, assured us. Will it be a little intimidating the first few times you do it? Sure, but it's important to remember that if you take the right precautions,...

When it comes to feeding your baby, there's no perfect system. While you may set goals for yourself — say 'I'll breastfeed exclusively for a year' — sometimes life just gets in the way of your best-laid plans and you have to reevaluate things as they come. And that's fine! Every family is different, and what works for one won't necessarily work for another. Moms face a whole range of experiences, and that's why we decided to speak with mamas who shared information about their own baby feeding journeys. They...

Hilary Duff — who is expecting baby number two — recently admitted she was 'so nervous' her second child would be a baby boy (she's already mama to a six-year-old son, Luca). You can probably guess what happened next (hint: The actress found herself under fire via Internet comments for having a gender preference). Hilary was thrilled to learn her second child would be a girl, but not all of us have that experience. More recently, Khloé Kardashian admitted she had wished for a baby boy — but that upon...

Rob RoyerFounder and CEO, Interior Define“Don't overthink how to parent — no-one has the perfect formula (or so I tell myself). If you're going to overthink anything, focus on how much time you can carve out to spend with your kids.”   Bart PrzyjemskiFounder, Noah Properties“My advice would be to take it day by day. You can forget about planning ahead for anything as well! Just enjoy every moment spent with your child because the time really does fly by.”   Matt RoanDJ and Entrepreneur“Capture as much as you want...

Can infants actually play? If you’ve asked yourself this question, you’re not alone. The short answer: yes! We turned to Allison Klein, Founder of toy boutique and play resource Rose + Rex, to fill us in. Turns out, that contrary to popular belief, from the moment newborns enter the world, they begin learning through play. “It all starts with sensory play, which is (you guessed it) play that gently stimulates baby’s senses,” Klein says. “Engaging baby in sensorial experiences helps them make important connections about their environment. This type of...

Even before your little one starts crawling, you’ll need to start babyproofing. Most babies begin crawling between 6-9 months, which means you should start thinking about babyproofing before then. We turned to Dr. Payal Adhikari, a board-certified pediatrician at Child and Adolescent Health Associates and expectant parents teacher at Prentice Women’s Hospital in Chicago, to give us the 411 on everything you need to know to keep your little one safe. Her advice for the first step? Start by getting on their level. Actually lower yourself onto all fours and...

Meet the swaddle. Every new parent’s best friend/nemesis depending on the day. Just know this, you aren’t doing it right if you haven’t asked any or all of these questions: How do you swaddle? What’s the best wrapping technique? What’s the best swaddle blanket? Should I swaddle my baby during naps? How long should I keep my baby in a swaddle at night? Read on to hear the best swaddling advice curated from our very own community of moms. And take note: they’ve got some great tips. *As always, please...