Baby Talk: Infant & Toddler Speech Milestones
Below is quick guide of communication milestones for babies age newborn to 18 months old.
How to Ease Daylight Saving Sleep Loss
updated March 5, 2025 – Yes, it’s just an hour. But when you’re the parent of a newborn, infant or baby twins, it’s a crucial hour! In 2025, we spring forward on March 9 at 2am, so while we lose an hour, babies who used to wake up at 5am now wake up at 6am […]
What Foods Should Be Avoided When Breastfeeding?
updated December 29, 2023 What Foods Should Be Avoided When Breastfeeding? is a common question for night nurses and lactation counselors. As the primary food source for their baby, it’s natural that a parent would worry that the foods they eat could irritate their newborns stomach, or affect milk production. But don’t worry, the short […]
50 Activities for Baby by Chicago’s Postpartum Doulas
updated June 2, 2024 – As a Postpartum doula and night nanny my biggest piece of advice to new parents is to get out and enjoy the Chicago summers. I know this may be easier said than done, but much can be accomplished with the guidance of your night nurse. Check out our list of […]
Giving Birth During Covid19: Protocols and Possible Interventions
Coronavirus continues to be a threat to the American public. Because of this, giving birth during covid19 in a hospital or a healthcare setting has many expecting parents feeling more anxious than usual. To help parents feel more confident and in control, common labor and delivery interventions are detailed below including coronavirus protocols. If interventions […]
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