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Growth calculator. Understanding Growth Charts: A Guide for First-Time Moms

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Here is growth calculator to help you track your baby’s growth and understand their development better. Put this number on the chart below and track it every few months. Usually the pediatrician will do this for you. However, if you want to do it yourself, below you can download the charts. WHO Growth Charts—Download Weight-for-length […]

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What to do when your milk supply drops?

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Definitely introduce formula: a fed baby is a happy baby! No matter what you give (formula or breastmilk)! Here is a comparison table with the best formula that mimic milk the best. If your baby has hard time latching and extracting the milk learn about proper latching. At the same time if you introduce bottle

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When to Stop Swaddling? What About in a SNOO?

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Swaddling is a common practice that helps soothe newborns and encourages better sleep. However, knowing when to stop swaddling is crucial for your baby’s safety and development. As a first-time mom, I was super worried about SIDS. When my baby started to roll around 4 months, I kept her in the SNOO for about another

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Safe Sleep for Infants Checklist

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We were very desperate when our baby wasn’t sleeping through the night. We noticed that she slept well in a bouncer, but fortunately, we researched the risks before letting her sleep there overnight. We learned that a baby’s airway can get obstructed when their head tilts forward in a bouncer, so we never did it.

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Checklist for Soothing a Crying Baby

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First time our baby cried unstoppable was the first night after she was born. We were in the hospital and we both panic and hit the emergency button 🚨 When the nurse came she almost cracked laughing at us when asked what’s wrong and we said “The baby is crying and wouldn’t stop!” 😅 As

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Baby101: Developmental Milestones and Leaps

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A Personal Journey: Why Patience Matters When it comes to tracking your baby’s developmental milestones, it’s easy to get caught up in stress and worry if your little one isn’t hitting every mark precisely on time. As a parent who’s been through this, I can confidently say: don’t panic. Here’s my story, and why I

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Understanding Thermoregulation: Signs your baby is cold or overheating

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As parents, ensuring the safety and comfort of your child is paramount, especially when it comes to maintaining an appropriate body temperature. Understanding when children develop the ability to regulate their body temperature like adults can help you make informed decisions about their environment and clothing. I usually err on the side of dress her

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Baby 101: How to set up the baby changing station

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Setting up a changing station for your baby is an essential task that can make your life significantly easier. Here’s a step-by-step guide to creating an efficient and organized changing station, based on my personal setup: My Personal Setup In the first 6 months, I opted to have two changing stations: one in the nursery

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How to Breastfeed: A comprehensive guide for first time moms

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When I first started breastfeeding, I had no clue what I was doing. You would think it’s natural – you just put the baby there and boom, it happens. For the most part, yes, but guess what: baby is new to this too! You are both learning how to make it work. Every baby is

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How to handle breast milk (storage, freezing, on the go)?

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Personal Story When I first started pumping, I had no idea how to handle breast milk. The 5/5/5 rule was a lifesaver and made everything so much easier to remember. Here’s what worked for me: For formula, I found it best to store it using the 1/1 rule: 1 hour at room temperature and 1

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