If you live in New England or any other part of the country where temperatures dip to freezing and below, you know how tempting it can be to stay inside for the season. With a baby or toddler in tow, just getting ready to go out in the cold can feel like a fulltime job. […]
Boosting Your Child’s Brain Power in the Summer
During the summer the last thing you and your kiddos are thinking about are lessons, instructions and classrooms. School is out for a few glorious weeks and your focus is on one very important thing–fun! But the summer is a great time for your little ones to continue learning. After all, their brains are continuing […]
Building Your Toddler’s Independence
The infant months are so precious. The sweet smell of a newborn is captivating, and her skin is so velvety soft. You can get lost in the cuddles and kisses! You may not ever want that time to end, but it’s also so much fun to watch your little one blossom into her own little […]
Let’s Have a Birthday Party
Who doesn’t love a good birthday party with cake and ice cream and all the fixings? Well, it turns out there are a lot of fixings. We’ve come a long way since Pin the Tail on the Donkey. There are lots of ideas to choose from the trends of 2019. Whether your party theme is […]
Ignore the Flashing Screens: The Best Toys Go Back to the Basics
The AAP offers families and physicians guidance in an updated clinical report, “SelectingAppropriate Toys for Young Children in the Digital Era,” to be published in the January 2019 issue of Pediatrics and available online Dec. 3. The report urges parents to skip electronic toys this holiday season and instead opt for toys that promote healthy child development. […]
Springtime In Boston: 5 Fun Activities For Little Ones!
Lilac Sunday, May 13th: Harvard’s Arnold Arboretum in Jamaica Plain The lilac collection at the Arnold Arboretum is among the premier collections of these plants in North America. On Sunday, May 13th, the 281-acre botanical garden allows picnicking along with offering various family activities such as making Mother’s Day cards! Pack up a lunch and […]
5 Family-Friendly 4th of July Events Around Boston
Happy Fourth of July Weekend! From all of us at Boston Baby Nurse to you and your family, we hope it is full of great food and memorable family fun. Here are a few free family-friendly events to check out around the Boston area: Marblehead Kite Festival – July 2 The weather’s perfect for a day at […]
Two New Boston Baby Nurse Services
At Boston Baby Nurse, we listen. Since we are in close touch with the families we work for, many of you have shared with us two distinct needs: 1. Assistance on vacation 2. Assistance with getting baby or child to sleep Here’s our response! Meet Our Vacation/Traveling Program We recently connected with Nantucket Baby […]
Your Toddler and the Family Dog
Someday soon, sooner than we all think, your brand new baby will be on her feet and running. When that happens, her newfound mobility will add an exciting dimension to your relationship. It’ll also quickly change the dynamic between your little one and the family dog. Some tips to make the adjustment fun and safe: […]
Moms Stay Fit with BABY “BOO” CAMP
As I’ve highlighted here and in The Baby Nurse Bible, staying fit during and after pregnancy not only makes your body look and feel great, but it also tends to increase your mind’s sense of positivity and happiness. That’s why I was thrilled to meet Melissa of Baby Boot Camp, a stroller fitness program that […]
