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Babywearing — or the use of a carrier, wrap or sling to easily carry Baby close — is not only wonderful for the big family vacation, but for “traveling” about town as well. Whether around the house, en route to the park or through the…
Hey Moms and Pops, It’s summertime! Travel is on our mind. As we give you tips and fixes for ease of traveling with babies and kids, I wanted to talk about the bigger issues faced while parenting on the road. Easy traveling with Baby isn’t…
For trips to Grandma’s or a world tour, here are a few of our favorite must-haves: Lotus Travel Crib – carry-on size, easy and quick set up, also a play yard, wide age range, backpack portability. Maclaren Volo Stroller – lightweight umbrella stroller, ideal for 6 months…
‘Tis the season to travel! By by plane, by car, by bicycle built for two… Let’s start with plane — more specifically, airplane travel with your baby. This is something that TERRIFIES parents to the point of foregoing travel completely. Don’t be scared. It is…
We asked a WBC superstar… “My name is Patti and I have been a CPD for almost 3 years, although it feels like much longer because I worked in the hospital postpartum/newborn nursery unit for 23 years prior to WBC. For all those mamas that asked, Can I…
Is it a smoothie? A juice? Ah…the sweet spot in between. This tasty drink is a favorite of Doula Jen’s family. It’s a great way to get your daily greens and also offers intense hydration, potassium and iron — three things that need replenishing after…
Some women — for example, those with a previous history of depression or anxiety — are prone to postpartum mood disorders. Other risk factors include a tumultuous puberty, tendency toward intense PMS, a traumatic birth experience and lack of support. While support from either family…
We asked Doula Jen’s daughter to weigh in on this month’s blog topic: What is a postpartum doula? Here’s what she came up with: I know many people who have had babies and I know it’s probably not easy. First of all, you have to…
We get asked this all the time! So we decided to play around with the question and present three possible scenarios. This is to illustrate how our care is so often tailor-made, specific to each family’s needs. These are but three of MANY possibilities. 1. The Mom…
Because with two or more infants, it’s a bit different… Why should twin babies sleep together? Co-bedded twins have synchronous sleep patterns and are subjectively “easier” to care for. However, neither co-bedding nor separate sleeping resulted in guaranteeing parents more sleep! (Darn.) Research suggests that…
