New Mom’s Corner

Seeing how small and fragile your baby is makes you want to take every step to protect them. You examine everything they touch to ensure it is safe, and that includes items designed for babies. You need to know what ingredients to avoid in baby products to keep them safe.

Sometimes these ingredients are significant parts of the products. Other times they are additives that were supposed to make your baby safer. The problem is babies don’t always use the products the way the manufacturer expects them to.

Often you can replace these products with natural materials that are much safer for your kid. These alternatives can cost a little more, but not always. You will want to research your options to find out what changes will work best for you.

As a first-time parent, there will be a lot of unexpected circumstances and situations that you may not have expected. Newborn care is very important and important start to your baby’s life, so you should be doing plenty of research and asking your parents and friends with babies for some tips. Here are 101 parenting tips for new parents as an ultimate guide to getting ready for your baby and their first year with you.

It seems obvious to say, but pregnancy and childbirth can be hard on your pelvic floor and core, considering the kind of stress that pregnancy places on your body.  This article speaks to significant ways to have to support in healing the stresses that it’s been experiencing for the last nine months.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that 10% of all babies born in the U.S. were born preterm in 2017. Babies who are born premature (weighing less than 3 ⅓ pounds) are up to 30 times more likely to have developmental or physical disabilities caused by a birth injury.

The goal of the Birth Injury Justice Center is to support families and children who were affected by birth injuries. We are focused on supporting and educating parents and families who are dealing with the consequences of these tragic circumstances.

Birth Injury Help Center is an informational website and database focused on providing accurate, reliable information about major birth injuries and related childhood disabilities such as cerebral palsy, down syndrome, etc.  The site provides users with accurate information and helpful external resource links regarding causes, symptoms, and treatment options for birth injuries.  It also provides very detailed information about public benefits programs and other financial assistance resources for families with disabled children.

To breastfeed or not is a question that millions of moms solve every day. In this article, you’ll find answers to the most common breastfeeding questions, like how to breastfeed, how long you should breastfeed, the benefits of breastfeeding vs. formula, etc.

As moms with experience in breastfeeding and formula feeding (both theoretical and practical), the authors are familiar with  all the key issues that young mothers face after their baby’s birth. In this comprehensive article, you’ll find support and solutions based on science and our experiences.

Welcoming the newest and youngest member of the family is one of the most beautiful feelings. But you might get overwhelmed by doubts about how to take care of a baby’s hygiene, especially newborns. Yes, babies are more vulnerable to infections as their immune system is not fully developed. So you need to be extra vigilant as there are no shortcuts to properly maintaining a baby’s hygiene.

How often have you heard the following from moms: “They are kids! Kids need sugar for energy! What is childhood without sweets and candies?”. A lot of parents nowadays are convinced that there are no reasons to avoid added sugars in children’s diets.

Is too much sugar good for kids? Or does there exist another source where kids can get the necessary fuel for their growth?

If you are interested in this topic, you’re probably already exhausted and need help in solving your baby’s sleep problems. As parents, we understand you very well, as we have been in your shoes.

Firstly, you need to calm down. As your child understands your emotions very well, try to make an extra effort to stay calm. Later in this article, we’ll talk about how to do it.

Secondly, sleep regression is a normal stage of your kid’s development. As a parent, try to help your baby pass this period smoothly and keep your baby’s sleep sweet and happy. And try to do it ASAP – you and other family members will only benefit from that.

Bathing a newborn is an essential process that every parent must do. However, when it comes to baby baths, many new parents are unsure when to bathe their child, how frequently they should do it, how to do it safely, et cetera…

To address any concerns young parents may have about how to bathe a newborn baby, we will answer the most common questions parents ask to give you all the information you need to make bath time easy for yourself and comfortable and safe for your baby.

With the stress of COVID-19 impacting the sleep of millions across the world, sleep-deprived parents need all the help they can get to ensure a peaceful night for their baby as well as themselves. This guide offers lots of valuable information, such as

• What sleep training is, why it’s beneficial, and how it reduces sleep issues and helps babies develop healthy sleep habits early on.
• Understanding the two most popular sleep training methods: the Cry-It-Out (CIO) method and the bedtime fading method.
• Practical sleep training guides and advice, detailing babies’ changing sleep requirements and behaviors from the time they’re newborn up until they’re 2 years old.
• Common sleep training questions and other useful tips and advice for parents who are looking to sleep train their babies.

Flying with a baby can be daunting. Even experienced jet-setters often get a bit anxious about their first trip with an infant in tow. Ryan Howard, who runs a site called Smart Parent Advise.com, says you don’t have to fret, though. While it’s certainly not a walk in the park, it doesn’t have to be terribly difficult either.  His guide provides moms and dads with helpful tips and solutions to the pressing challenges that they face every day.

Kate Trout started Maternity Glow to be a place to learn all about practical parenting tips, baby care tricks, and healthy-living hacks for new and expecting moms. She shared that one of the biggest challenges she faced throughout my pregnancy was ensuring she was getting enough vitamins and nutrients. Check out this article if you’re curious about how to make your pregnancy work as a vegan (especially if you’re a newbie to the concept).