We embrace warmer weather around here, and in our book, the more babies in classic white onesies with soft chubby arms and legs out in the open air the better. But as summer sets in and temperatures start to rise, there are a few dos and don’ts to keep in mind. So here’s a general […]
And Some of The Best Sunscreens for Baby Are…
Every year as the mercury rises and families spend more time outside in the sun with their children, an inevitable question arises: is sunscreen safe for my baby? Well, that depends. As we mentioned in our Baby Care Dos and Don’ts for Summer last week, babies younger than six months old should not wear sunscreen. Their […]
Baby It’s Warm Outside: 10 Baby Care Dos and Don’ts for Summer
It may officially still be spring, but ready or not, the summer heat has arrived. While the season comes with many benefits–like being able to snuggle your little one in nothing but a onesie and that soft-as-can-be skin–there are a few safety steps you’ll want to take in the warm weather, particularly if your baby is under […]
Top 5 Summer Must-Haves for Newborns
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 […]
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 […]
