This month’s product recommendations come from baby care expert, Charlene. For over 13 years Charlene has been caring for newborns and special needs children of all ages. She has extensive knowledge and expertise including breastfeeding, sleep and feeding schedules, and she is a certified lactation consultant. Charlene’s warmth and kindness shines through as she gently […]
What is A Layette?
Somewhere between 16 and 20 weeks along during my first pregnancy, the word “layette” started popping up everywhere. I kept thinking, “What is a layette anyways?” But I refused to ask anyone because I thought it would make me seem as if I wasn’t ready or prepared enough to be a mom. Silly? Maybe. But […]
A look inside Boston Baby Nurse & Nanny: Meet our founder!
This month we are highlighting our President and Founder, Carole Kramer-Arsenault, RN, IBCLC. For over a decade Arsenault has guided parents through pregnancy, labor, birth and the newborn period at Boston’s top birthing hospitals including Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and Massachusetts General Hospital to name a few. As a parent educator, labor […]
Breastfeeding Tips Straight From A Lactation Consultant!
I’m assuming by now you have read all the books on parenting and expecting, hopefully, attended your birthing and infant care classes too. But …. how much time have you spent preparing for breastfeeding? I know what you’re thinking….believe me. I was a new parent too and I thought, ‘check the box….yes to breastfeed’. I […]
Tales of the Zombie-Mommy: Effective strategies for sleep-deprived new parents
Sleep deprivation can begin during pregnancy and last for several months after the arrival of your new bundle of joy. The effects of long-term sleep deprivation can be serious. Learn how sleep deprivation can affect your life and effective techniques for managing the challenge. Kim put the car in reverse, and backed into the closed […]
5 Tips for Successful Tummy Time
As you may have heard, one of the best ways for babies to explore their world and get a little exercise is through regular “tummy time.” Tummy time simply means placing baby in a safe spot on their stomachs for short periods of time in to strengthen muscles that are essential for mastering gross motor skills such as crawling, climbing and […]
How to Swaddle a Baby (Video)
Most newborns love to be swaddled. It soothes them. And just as importantly, it helps them fall asleep–and stay asleep–so you can get the rest you need too! I recently addressed swaddling safety after new research emerged, I cover the swaddling basics in The Baby Nurse Bible, and in the video below, I also demonstrate how to swaddle your […]
The A to Zzzzz’s of Newborn Sleep
Bringing home a newborn baby is a wonderful, amazing experience. At the same time, it can feel surreal and, honestly, frightening. I remember like it was yesterday leaving the hospital 21 years ago with my precious new daughter in her little seat. After the nurse got us to the front door, we just left, just […]
First Foodies: Great Purees for Baby
How many easy, healthy options do we have on the grocery shelves these days? From chia squeezies to yogurt tubes and organic purees, parents have their pick of good-for-them choices for children and toddlers and baby. Still, many moms and dads like to supplement with homemade food or go the make-at-home route altogether. After all, it’s easy […]
Diaper Rash — It Happens…
Many babies will get some sort of diaper rash during their years in diapers. Babies have sensitive skin to begin, and add to that the moisture of urine and stools, and you can get diaper rash. Here are ways to treat and prevent:* Change diapers frequently. To keep skin healthy and rash-free, keep the area […]
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