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Infant Pulse Oximetry: Owlet and More

Updated, July 2, 2025 – Wearable devices for newborns notify parents and caregivers if babies’ heart rates or oxygen levels are out of the normal range. While many parents report the devices give peace of mind, some were pulled from the shelves in 2021 and many are still for sale. So should you use one […]

Measles: What Expecting & New Parents Need to Know

last updated, 4/28/2025 – This post, Measles: What Expecting & New Parents Need to Know was written by Laura Hegarty-Moore, RN, MPH, CIC. Laura is an Infection Preventionist at Baystate Health as well as a Registered Nurse, mother of 2, longtime LMS contributor and a member of our Advisory Board serving in the role of […]

Creating a Montessori Home for Babies and Toddlers

updated, August 18, 2023 – When Dr. Maria Montessori started her classrooms for children in Rome in the early 1900’s, she created an environment based around children. Her classes included child size sinks, toys and shelves so that the children could freely and independently explore. The children of varying ages were also responsible for keeping their […]