Sleep has become its own subspecialty in the field of medicine. Due to a large amount of research that has been done recently in the science of sleep, care providers can do extra training to work as sub-specialists in clinics dedicated to helping people with sleep problems. The most recent Nobel Prize in medicine was […]
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 […]
Don’t Forget To Pack Safe And Healthy Sleep Habits!
Do you ever feel like you need a vacation from your vacation? I certainly did when I traveled with a newborn, infant or toddler (and I still do even though I have three teenagers and a 23-year-old!). When we prepare for traveling, we think about packing, making flight or driving arrangements and reserving accommodations. However, […]
Everything You Need To Know About Newborn Essentials For Winter Babies!
It is the end of September and you’re coming up on your 9th-month of pregnancy. The leaves are changing, and the nights now require you put to use to that maternity jacket you bought the day the test read ‘pregnant’. In just about a month your little one will be here, but now you’re stuck […]
Overnight Baby Care + Fall Schedule = The Perfect Match!
As we enter into August, those little Summer-is-about-to-end signs seem to show up everywhere. The days begin to shorten, and the nights start to cool off. Endless beach days are replaced with back to school physicals, supplies shopping, and pre-season practices. Gone are the nights of blissfully nursing the newest member of your family knowing […]
What’s Sleep Got To Do With It?
You’re cruising in your dream car while listening to your favorite song, and having a fabulous day in the sun. Then your radio starts to crackle, and suddenly it sounds more like a crying baby…your baby…again…for the FOURTH time tonight! How could that sweet little newborn you brought home from the hospital turn into such a demanding, […]
When it Comes to Sleep Safety & Sickness, Turn to Professionals
With so much information at our fingertips, it can be challenging as parents not to rely on “Dr. Google” for answers to questions we have about our children’s milestones or to check on what certain symptoms may indicate. But the problem this poses is that along with the massive amounts of solid, helpful information comes almost as […]
The Baby Nurse Bible Kindle Edition
To the new and expecting parents I wrote this book for, I am happy to share that The Baby Nurse Bible is now available as an e-book on Kindle. Get guidance on first decisions, newborn care and breastfeeding, 125 baby nurse tips and more in the paperback or Kindle versions here on Amazon. Editorial Reviews: “The Baby […]
Keeping Baby Cozy (Review & GIVEAWAY!)
Baby Nurse Question: I want my baby to be warm enough at night in her crib but my pediatrician says I should not put blankets on her. Is there another solution? This is such a common concern among new parents and the answer is, yes, there’s a solution. As I highlight in The Baby Nurse […]
New Parents, Baby and Sleep: A complex relationship
One of the most common issues my company Boston Baby Nurses sees among new parents is that of getting baby on a sleep schedule. While you can’t really incorporate any sleep routines for the first six weeks with your newborn, after that you should be able to start working on a flexible schedule (definitely by […]
