Tag: newborn care
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We Can’t Afford More Time With Our Baby
Get Pregnant Fast My partner has spent countless hours with our newborn. Scratch that—she spent countless hours because, just last week, our little one celebrated his three-month milestone and her maternity leave came to an end. During those first three months, she was on maternity leave, dedicating each day to our newest family member as…
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The 10 Most Unpleasant Aspects of Newborn Babies
Get Pregnant Fast You gaze lovingly at your beautiful newborn, counting those tiny fingers and toes, completely taken in by their charm. But let’s be real—newborns can also be pretty gross. It’s a strange paradox of nature that their adorable little faces make us overlook the less pleasant aspects of their existence. Here are ten…
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How Long Can Your Baby Sleep in a Bassinet? When to Transition to a Crib
Get Pregnant Fast As your little one grows, you might be asking, “How long should my baby sleep in a bassinet, and when is it time to switch to a crib?” Many parents opt for a bassinet as it allows for close proximity during those late-night feedings and diaper changes. This setup aligns with recommendations…
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Navigating the First Days and Weeks After Bringing Home Your Baby
Get Pregnant Fast The initial days and weeks following the arrival of your little one are likely to be a whirlwind—far from what you may have envisioned. For one, your body still resembles that of a pregnant woman, and it might take a while before you start to feel more like yourself (frustrating, right?). Your…
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Understanding the Newborn Scrunch: Why Your Baby Rolls to the Side and What to Do
Get Pregnant Fast When you bring your baby home, one of the first things you’ll learn is the importance of placing infants on their backs to sleep. However, you might find that your newborn instinctively rolls to their side, a behavior often referred to as the “newborn scrunch.” This is a common occurrence, and there’s…
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Babies at the Spa: A Delightful Trend That Will Melt Your Heart
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be honest, babies have it made—they spend their days napping, being cuddled, and soaking up love from every angle. So, do they really need a spa day? Not really. It’s us, the exhausted parents, who could use some pampering. Nevertheless, the concept of baby spas has emerged, and I must admit,…
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An Open Letter to Our Future President: The Plight of Working Mothers
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Future President, Tomorrow, I will face a heart-wrenching decision as I prepare to leave my newborn once again. It’s a pain I’ve endured three times before, and I had hoped this time would be different. Despite being told to “toughen up” and reminded to be grateful for my job as a…
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How to Clean Baby Clothes
Get Pregnant Fast Welcome to the delightful yet demanding journey of parenthood! Alongside round-the-clock feedings and diaper changes, you’re likely facing daily laundry duties. If you’re like many parents in our community, you may find yourself doing a load of laundry almost every day—washing everything from dirty diapers to spit-up stained onesies. The good news…
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5 Reasons I’m Eagerly Anticipating My Post-Delivery Hospital Stay
Get Pregnant Fast As the arrival of my third child approaches, my feelings about the hospital stay have taken a complete 180. Unlike the first time, when I was desperate to flee the confines of the maternity ward, I’m now looking forward to those precious nights in the hospital. With two active toddlers at home,…
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Let’s Stop Idealizing the ‘3-Month Sleep Milestone’ for Babies
Get Pregnant Fast Alright, I’ll admit it: my child, now 3 ½ years old, has only just started sleeping through the night. Yes, you read that correctly—3 ½ years, not mere months. Some of you might be shaking your heads in disbelief, while others are probably nodding along, thinking, “Thank goodness, I’m not alone!” When…