Last week, Chrissy Teigen shared a heartfelt plea on her twitter account to normalize formula.
Yet again, Teigen has shed light on some of the unspoken struggles of motherhood and made mothers around the world feel seen, heard and supported.
Let me be perfectly clear: this is an excellent thing.
But, as an Infant Feeding Specialist and Postpartum Doula, who has supported families in feeding their babies every which way, I have to disagree with Teigen.
We do have a problem, but normalizing formula isn’t the solution.
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Fisher-Price Rock 'n Play infant sleepers are portable, semi-reclining cradles that rock and lull babies into a peaceful sleep. They can also help babies with reflux, who are most comfortable when being held upright or lying on an incline. The only problem? These "sleepers" have never been approved for overnight sleep, despite many using them for this purpose. And now that they've been pulled from the market over safety concerns, they're no longer an option for daytime naps either.
For nighttime sleep, the safest place for babies under a year to sleep is on a firm, flat surface, free of any pillows, blankets or toys, ideally in their parent's bedroom. Many babies, however, just don't find those sleeping arrangements up to their satisfaction and will let you know -- loudly and at 3am!
Read on for my top tips for helping your baby sleep without the help of the Rock n’ Play
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West Coast Sewing Co is a new Canadian baby carrier company that makes beautiful, double sided ring slings. I’m always on the lookout for what’s up and coming in the babywearing world, so when I came across these stunning baby slings, I couldn’t wait to try one out!
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A cesarean birth can be a wonderful way to bring your baby into the world, but the recovery is a little different than that of a vaginal birth. You may wonder if babywearing is safe or comfortable while recovering from a c-section.
The short answer is:
Yes! Babywearing can be a safe and comfortable way to carry your baby after a c-section delivery.
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I've been waiting for the right time to share my second birth story. My baby is 8 months old and I've been turning it around in my head for months, considering what angle to take with the story, how to approach it, how much of my first birth story to include. April is International Cesarean Awareness Month, so now seems like as good a time as any to share some of the glorious details.
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