Can my baby wear sunscreen? How should I dress my newborn in when it’s hot out? These are some of the questions routinely asked by new parents of spring and summer babies. And they’re important ones to consider as we head into summer, spend more time in the sun and things start to heat […]
Johnson & Johnson (At Last!) Does the Right Thing
Although we’d all like to think that in 2012 potentially harmful chemicals would never even make it into baby products, that’s unfortunately not the case. Because of this, I devoted a section of The Baby Nurse Bible on how best make the most informed product, household and food choices for the health of your little one. […]
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 […]
Babies in Helmets: Better Safe than Sorry?
I recently read a Boston Globe article on the growing number of babies wearing helmets. According to the article, a host of new brands producing childhood “protective armor” are starting to flood the already crowded parent-targeted consumer market (and consciousness). While there are sound medical and developmental reasons behind the use of helmets, the “trend” […]
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 […]
Summer Fun & Baby Water Safety
Baby Nurse Question: I’ve heard babies can drown in even the smallest amounts of water. I will obviously always be right by my baby while bathing this summer but are there any other extra precautions I should take? You bring up such an important point and are right to seek out additional measures of precaution. […]
Summer, Sunscreen, and Your Baby
Now that we’ve fully immersed in longer, hotter summer-like days with stronger rays, there’s a lot we need to consider as parents when we’re out and about with our kids—especially babies under six months of age. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends preventing harmful sun exposure by fully covering infants in lightweight clothing and […]
Baby Nurse Question: What if my baby needs me and I don’t hear her while I sleep?
Q. I’m afraid to fall asleep because I feel like my newborn might need me and I won’t hear her. What if she spits up or something? A. Most new parents have this fear and it just shows how much you care. But you need to relax and keep telling yourself she’ll be fine–because she will […]
Magic Beans Event Follow-Up: Tips from a Baby Nurse
Last week I had the pleasure of meeting Boston-area Moms-to-be at Magic Beans in Brookline where I discussed baby nurse tips about everything from baby preparation, hospital logistics, and post-birth moments to breastfeeding, soothing and newborn care. One topic we spent quite a bit of time on was making healthy choices in food, personal hygiene […]
Recall: Kid O Baby Rattle
If you have any wooden baby rattles in your home or childcare center, immediately check to make sure they’re not the Kid O rattle that was recalled today (styles Prisma and Duo). The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says that these rattle contain beads that can come off, posing a choking hazard. About 1500 rattles […]
