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New Parent Habits: 5 Routines to Ease the Transition

a new parent has developed excellent habits and offers them peace and ease during their postpartum period.

New parents often get swept up in the chaos that can be having a new baby. You’re learning, they’re learning…you’re meeting for the first time! All changes in life come with a measure of zapping your brain space but a new baby? That’s a whole other level. We’ve developed a few helpful daily habits that can offer you a little peace as you navigate your new normal.

Baltimore Parks: Packing a Summer Bag

A park bag is essential for parks around Baltimore Maryland

Baltimore Parks are among the best in the US! From Federal Hill to Patterson, we’ve got plenty of walkable, play-worthy spots for new parents and their children. What’s important to remember when you visit public spaces? The perfect summer bag. Diapers. Changes of clothes. Sure, these are necessary. Are there other clever items you should pack? […]

Nanit Pro Baby Monitor: Essential or Overhyped?

With a sea of baby monitor options, it’s easy to feel like you’re drowning. The Nanit Pro Camera was named NYT’s Wirecutter Best wifi video monitor so it’s not surprising the name surfaces at the top! With promises of advanced tracking, lowered anxiety, and crystal clear images, parents often wonder, “Is the Nanit Pro Camera […]

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 […]

Parks in Baltimore | A Parent’s Guide

A baby in a stroller visits Baltimore's parks with their parent.

Heading out as the weather warms? Parks in Baltimore are easy to find but which ones are best for your little one? As Postpartum support for families, we’re no strangers to visiting local parks with newborns! We pulled together our favorite parks with some pro tips and key features in this complete guide to Baby and […]