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Alcohol, Smoking, Marijuana, Xanax and Breastfeeding: What You Need to Know

By Mary Givens

When you’re breastfeeding, it’s important to be mindful of what you put into your body. And here’s why: substances that you ingest can get passed straight to your baby through breast milk.This article discusses the impact of cigarettes, marijuana, Xanax, and alcohol on your baby if you’re breastfeeding. Risks of Substances While BreastfeedingYou have just […]

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Feeding & Oral Aversion in Infants & Toddlers [2019 Survival Guide]

By Mary Givens

What’s the last yummy treat you craved? A cupcake? Chocolate? Pizza? Now try to imagine the opposite feeling of that craving. That’s what a feeding aversion feels like. In this article, we discuss what feeding aversion is and what to do when your infant or toddler won’t eat. Oral aversionOral aversion is a fear, reluctance, […]

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How to Make Breastmilk Fattier: 4 Proven Ways

By Mary Givens

Breastfeeding is one of the most incredible gifts a mother can give to her child. Our breast milk is the life source for our little ones, and we want to make sure it’s filled with all of the nutrients they need.A common concern about breast feeding is that there’s not enough fat in breastmilk. In […]

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How to Dry Up Breast Milk [2019 Guide]

By Mary Givens

Breastfeeding is the most rewarding and intimate experience for us mothers to go through. But at some point you’ll want to stop breastfeeding.A common concern is how long does it take for breastmilk to dry up. This guide has the answer and everything you need to know about how to dry up breast milk. Drying […]

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Overstimulated Baby? How to Help Your Baby Sleep

By Karen Shepherd

Babies need a lot of sleep and can easily become overwhelmed. Too much stimulation can lead to babies staring into space or becoming very cranky.In this article, we discuss 12 ways to get your overstimulated baby to calm down and sleep. How do you feel when you’ve had little to no sleep and you’re exhausted? […]

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Grumpy Baby? 9 Ways to Turn that Frown Upside Down

By Karen Shepherd

Happy, giggling, laughing, and smiling babies are the most enjoyable beings in the entire world.Instead of a bundle of joy, do you have a grumpy baby on your hands?In this article, we’ll discuss the most common causes for grumpy babies and 9 tips for how to turn your baby’s frown upside down! Whether they’re laughing […]

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How to Get an Overtired Baby to Sleep [Top 10 Ways]

By Karen Shepherd

Why do babies fight sleep so much? As strange as it sounds, a baby being overtired is one of the most common causes.In this article, we’ll reveal how to get an overtired baby to sleep with the top 10 tips from veteran mommies. We’ll also cover:1. What is overtiredness in babies?2. The most common causes […]

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