How can you tell the difference between colic and gas? Here’s everything you need to know.
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So what exactly is a hiccup? A hiccup is a natural body response to agitation in the diaphragm muscle. Essentially, the diaphragm becomes agitated because of gas or too much air in the belly, and the agitation causes the vocal cords to snap closed, making the hiccup noise.
Hiccups are very common with babies - many even get them before they are born (mamas, you know what we’re talking about). Hiccups should cause concern but they can be annoying. Luckily, there are some things you can do to help them.
You may think this bond will simply exist, but that is not always the case. In fact, many mothers suffer from postpartum depression and do not feel as connected to their child after birth. This is completely normal! Working to establish a bond early, even before birth can help the transition once baby enters this world.
How do we, as parents, keep our little ones comfortable and happy? There are many different ways of soothing a baby, but are you familiar with gripe water? It could be a valuable addition to your cache of calming aids.
If you’re like me, maybe you had a really rough transition into motherhood. I felt lonely, isolated, misunderstood. I didn’t have the information or support system I needed. I had times where I felt very...
Only 9% of plastic on the earth is recycled. To help mama nature, you’ve reduced and refused single-use plastics, choosing more sustainable materials like glass instead. Now what? We’ve got a few fun ideas… These...
Does anyone else feel like parenting is 99.9% caring for sick kids? During the winter months especially it’s an endless cycle: you care for your kiddos, they’re fine for five minutes, then somehow sneezing all...
Smartphones, tablets, and laptops are a fact of life in today’s world. You may even have seen an astonishingly talented toddler or two that seemed to know their way around a device more than some...
No matter your beliefs or family vibe, most of us want to establish some sort of tradition with our kids surrounding the holidays. For me personally, these holiday traditions made me learn more about my...