Tuesday, July 27, 2021
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- As a first time mom, I had no idea how to swaddle or why we even swaddle babies. Fortunately, I learned how to swaddle 2.5 years ago with Madi and was ready to swaddle George when he was born! I now explain swaddling to parents as wrapping your baby tightly in the shape of a baby burrito. How do you swaddle? 1. Start…Before I became a parent, I had no idea what baby led-weaning was. I actually thought it had to do with breastfeeding! I now realize that baby-led weaning (BLW) is a method in which the baby controls their solid food consumption by self-feeding. Baby-led weaning versus spoon feeding This is a controversial topic among parents. Some believe BLW is a better way…Mosquitoes are nuisances. In Alberta, mosquitoes are everywhere and in some cases can ruin a perfect day outside if they are particularly high in population. In order to fully enjoy the spring and summer weather while we have it, we may want to prevent itchy mosquito bites by using insect repellent (bug spray). But not all insect repellents are created equal in their effectiveness. So how do…
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I lost so much hair postpartum after Madi and George. With my increased shedding of hair, there were loose strands of hair…Sleep Myth #1: My anxiety will get better if I just get more sleep. Fact: Anxiety and sleep…Getting active for the first few months post-delivery was hard. It was difficult to find the time between breastfeeding, pumping, keeping the house organized,…I remember being so worried about Madi and George when they slept in their own room for the first time. Madi moved…Food allergy affects approximately 2% to 10% of the population. Studies suggest that early introduction of common allergenic solids such as eggs and…We probably took the most pictures of Madi as an infant when she was 6 months old. Madi was able to sit…Well-baby checks with your doctor are important because they assess if your baby's development is on the right track or if additional…Baby skin health is a popular topic for many parents. Although term babies have fully competent skin when they are born, their…Child Wellness
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