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Ways to Help Your Older Child Adjust to the New Baby

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Welcoming a baby into your family is a joy, but it’s natural to have concerns too. If you’re expecting baby number two, you might be worried about how your older child will adjust to a new sibling. Jealousy is a natural emotion for kids, especially during the ages when they are particularly attached to their […]

Install a Car Seat Safely: How To

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Installing a car seat safely is one of the most important things to do before baby arrives. In fact, you can’t leave the hospital without a car seat. Choosing and installing a car seat that best fits your vehicle and lifestyle can seem daunting. That’s why our own Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) is here […]

Overnight Postpartum Doula Care

A newborn baby is cuddled by their parent and older sibling. Like night nurses and night nannies, our team provide expert infant care while also offering support for the whole family.

Whether it’s your first child or your fourth, we all know that bringing home a new baby means a big transition! Many of our clients realize the need for additional support during this transition and call on an Overnight Postpartum Doula to help. Our postpartum doulas and Newborn Care Specialists are professionally-trained experts. When choosing […]

Baby’s First Sniffles? How to know when it’s RSV in babies

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RSV in babies is a topic that is regularly searched during this time of year. At the forefront of all safety-minded parents is the cold and flu season. This year, parents of young children (especially those under two) have likely seen much about the high levels of viral activity in the area.  We’re going to […]

Snoo Bassinet: Should You Buy One?

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With promises of extra sleep, little need to sleep train, and an extra set of hands, the Snoo Bassinet by Happiest Baby is a product we often get questions about. As professional overnight newborn care providers, we have absolutely used this product when families request! Newborn sleep is a hot topic on most new parents’ […]