Establishing a relaxing bedtime routine is key to ensuring peace of mind for both parents and baby. It may not guarantee you a full night of sleep but it will help you survive the witching hours and deepen the connection with your baby. Sarah Ezrin, author, yoga educator and maternal mental health advocate, suggested bathing … Read more
Your father might not have been comfortable talking about his feelings, but these days, more men, and particularly new fathers, are fessing up to being sad dads. Postpartum depression — a severe and long-lasting mood disorder affecting new parents — is self-reported in approximately 12% to 16% of US women, according to the Centers for … Read more
They don’t stay little forever. To capture those early days, it’s nice to leave it to a professional. Or, at least get insights from one. For a first moments snap of your newborn, Bella Baby Photography offers a complimentary in-hospital session to families throughout the New York City area, with options for purchase starting at … Read more
If you think you’re doomed for sleep deprivation, spousal bickering and poverty once your precious arrival is here, well, you could be. Or, you could follow the hard-earned wisdom of tri-state parents to make the transition to parenthood a little — or a lot — easier. Riding it out Stephanie Jack, 34, brand marketing director … Read more
You gave birth. Hooray! Now onto the next worry: breastfeeding. To help new moms, Paula J. Norcott, International Board of Lactation Consultant and co-founder of Maine Mother in Brunswick, Maine, recently partnered with breast pump company BabyBuddha to become its first “pumpologist,” where she’ll assist women with breastfeeding challenges. As someone who has been working … Read more
There’s nothing like a mother’s love —widely considered primal, unconditional, selfless, even automatic. But what’s less understood and often underappreciated are the changes, sacrifices, demands, and commitment expected of new moms. After the excitement of the baby shower and a newborn’s arrival fades, ongoing support, empathy, and self-love are crucial throughout this transition into the … Read more
Emily Motayed Lancaster knows personally and professionally how important maximizing nursery space is. “The minute you get pregnant, the temptation to start buying ‘stuff’ kicks in,” said Lancaster, a mother of two and co-founder of Nurture&. But, “the reality is that babies start out very small and don’t need very much.” The essentials are a … Read more
Mirror, mirror on the wall — who has the most whimsical name of them all? A mother from the UK named her daughter after the Disney princess, Snow White — which has caused many people to raise their eyebrows. Despite being a mom to three sons already, Lisa Morphy, 45, always dreamed of having a … Read more
Frito-Lay is voluntarily recalling a limited number of Tostitos tortilla chips that could contain an undeclared milk allergen, the company announced. The recall affects fewer than 1,300 bags of 13-ounce Tostitos Cantina Traditional Yellow Corn tortilla chips sold in 13 states. Frito-Lay said in a news release on Wednesday that the chips are “being recalled … Read more
It’s the mother of all tripping tricks. Flying with a belly full of baby is no joke — but traveling with a faux gut made out of a makeup bag? That’s a real gag. That’s how genius globetrotter Grace Hale avoided paying extra luggage upcharges on a recent Ryanair flight from England to Scotland. She tucked her … Read more