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4 Tummy Time Tips from a Pediatric Physical Therapist

  One of the biggest reasons parents love the Newton Crib Mattress is because it’s 100% breathable. If their baby rolls over in the middle of the night, they can still breathe straight through the mattress! However, walking in on your baby flipped over is always scary at first — especially if they’re unable to roll from stomach to back again on their own. This is why tummy time is key.Tummy time builds many of the crucial muscles your baby needs to be able to roll over and eventually sit up on their own. We chatted with Kailee, a Pediatric...

How I Created The Perfect Sleep Environment For My Baby

I don’t think anyone could have convinced me just how obsessed I’d be with sleep before I had my first baby. I mean, sure, I’d seen the parenting memes and (thought) I knew all about the exhaustion of the newborn days. But until you’re in it, it can be hard to totally GET it.

I’m Liesel Teen, L&D RN and the face behind the popular IG account and website, Mommy Labor Nurse. I’m passionate about supporting and educating mamas on their motherhood journeys — from conception through infancy. And I’m thrilled to be here today sharing a bit about baby sleep environments.

Top 10 Newborn Hacks from Miss Megan

Save time, money, and energy—all of which are in short supply as a new parent—with our in-house expert Miss Megan's tried and tested best practices for caring for your newborn.

Top 4 Breastfeeding Tips For New Moms

When you've breastfed two kids and you're a pediatrician, you might think there isn't much more to learn about breastfeeding—but you would be wrong. I had my third son a few months ago. I was nervous. It has been four years since I last breastfed and, even then, I struggled a bit in the beginning.

This time, the baby latched right away; after 24 hours, though, my nipples were killing me. I found myself with the same worries I advise mothers about. How do I know my baby is getting enough? Will this pain stop? Am I doing this right?

Effective Sleep Aids for Pregnant and New Moms

Sleep disturbances, pregnancy-related insomnia, and weird or vivid dreams are common during pregnancy, especially during the first and third trimesters. In a National Sleep Foundation poll, 78% of women reported experiencing more disturbed sleep during pregnancy than when not pregnant. Hormonal changes, pain and discomfort, and anxiety are three key factors that contribute to sleep challenges.

Progesterone levels rise during pregnancy, which can cause sleepiness during the day and wakefulness at night. Fluctuating estrogen levels also create physiological changes. Nausea, heartburn, lower back pain, needing to pee a lot, and general discomfort can leave the body feeling out of sorts. Feeling anxious about baby coming can make falling asleep and staying asleep trickier.

8 Pregnancy Sleep Tips on Behalf of Medical Experts

When you're pregnant and a new mom, sleep can seem like an ever-elusive thing you're always trying to get. As a pediatrician and OB/GYN with five kids between us, we get it. Here are some of our favorite tips for getting as much rest as you can while pregnant and when your little one arrives.

1. A bed should be for sleeping only

I think we're all guilty of crawling into bed at night, and then watching TV or reading a book or even chatting on the phone. These activities are confusing to our body and mind. Try to restrict the activities you do in bed. When you lie your head down on your pillow at night, it should be for sleep only.