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I have always wanted to be a mom. Like, ALWAYS. It was never something I questioned. I never had the thought of, "I don't know if motherhood is for me," or "I'm not sure if I could handle being a mom." I knew. I wanted to be a mom more than anything. I actually remember going on my first date with my husband and straight up telling him, "if you don't want kids, this isn't even worth our time." Which honestly I'm surprised he didn't run because who does that? Mind you I was al

Cold and flu season can feel especially intimidating when you have a brand-new baby at home. Newborns have immature immune systems, and as a parent, it can be hard to know what precautions are actually necessary, what symptoms to watch for, and what to do when your baby inevitably gets a stuffy nose. The good news? You don't have to spend the entire season living in a bubble. With a few simple precautions, a well-stocked newborn medicine cabinet, and a plan for what to do whe

Something I hear from expecting parents all the time about overnight support is: “We’ll see how things go once the baby gets here.” And honestly? We get it. Before you have a newborn, it can be really hard to imagine what your nights will actually look like. You might think you’ll be tired, but how tired? You might assume your partner will just take shifts with you, or that you’ll figure out a routine once you’re home from the hospital. And maybe you will. But you also don’t

If you’ve ever spent an entire nap with your baby asleep on your chest, only to realize you haven’t moved in two hours… welcome to parenthood. 😂 Contact naps are one of those newborn topics that can make parents feel like they’re doing something “wrong” if their baby prefers sleeping on them. So, are contact naps bad? No. Contact naps are not inherently bad—and for many newborns, they can be a beautiful and completely normal part of early infancy. But there is an important d

One of the most common questions we hear from new parents is: “Is my baby peeing and pooping enough?” In those first few days, diapers can actually give you some really helpful information about how feeding is going. Your newborn's diaper output will change quickly throughout the first week as they begin taking in more milk and transitioning from colostrum to mature breast milk or a larger volume of formula. While every baby is a little different, here's a general guide for w

If you’re building a baby registry, choosing bottles can feel surprisingly overwhelming. There are dozens of brands, shapes, materials, nipple styles, flow rates, anti-colic systems, and marketing claims promising to make your baby feed better, burp less, or sleep longer. So… which bottle should you actually buy? As NICU and postpartum nurses, we spend a lot of time watching babies eat. And when it comes to bottles, we care much less about the trendy packaging and much more a

If there is one thing we hear from almost every new parent (especially between 2-6 weeks), it's: “Why is my baby SO gassy?” The grunting.The squirming.The turning red.The pulling their legs toward their belly.The tooting at 2 a.m. like a tiny grown adult. Are they uncomfortable? Was it something I ate? Do they have a dairy intolerance? Should I switch their formula??? Newborn gas can bring so many questions to the surface... let's talk about why most newborn gas is actually a

When it comes to helping babies and toddlers sleep, parents often hear terms like “healthy sleep habits” and “sleep training.” The two are sometimes used interchangeably, but they actually mean different things. Understanding the difference can help parents feel more confident about their choices—and recognize that supporting healthy sleep doesn't necessarily mean following a formal sleep-training program. What Are Healthy Sleep Habits? Healthy sleep habits are the everyday r

If there’s one thing we wish new parents heard more often, it’s this: You don't have to be afraid of the pacifier. Somehow, pacifiers have become one of those newborn topics surrounded by warnings, guilt, and a whole lot of conflicting advice. Don't introduce one too early. It will cause nipple confusion. It will ruin breastfeeding. Your baby will become dependent on it. You'll never get rid of it. And yet, when you understand what newborns are actually doing when they suck,

If your baby suddenly seems to have forgotten how to sleep... this is for you. POV: Your 16-week-old baby is sleeping long stretches at night, naps finally feel less chaotic, and you finally feel like you're finding your rhythm. Then almost overnight, everything changes. They're waking every hour or two at night. Naps suddenly last only 30 minutes. They seem miserable, hard to settle, more alert, and fussier than usual. If this sounds familiar, welcome to the four-month sleep

For many new parents, bedtime can feel like the most unpredictable part of the day. You've fed your baby, changed diapers, rocked, bounced, and tried everything you can think of—only to wonder, "Why won't my baby just settle?". The truth is, babies aren't born knowing how to transition from the busy world around them into a calm, restful state. Sleep is a skill that develops over time, and one of the most powerful tools we can give our babies is a predictable bedtime routine.

One of the questions I hear from new parents all of the time is "why does my baby make so much noise at night?" Photography by Sydney Muchow, SM Photography As a NICU nurse, newborn educator and mom, I can absolutely vouch for newborns being the loudest little sleepers. But the truth is, newborn sleep is meant to be different from adult sleep. Once you understand why, newborn sleep makes so much sense. Understanding the difference between active & quiet sleep can help you fee