A Guide to Soothing Your Newborn Baby
While newborns are deliciously sweet, they can also be fussy. Learning to recognize their cues and the soothing methods that your baby responds best to can support better sleep and...
Why Does My Baby Have Eczema? What Parents Need to Know About This Common Skin Condition
By: Angela McPhillips, DNP, RN
You notice rough patches, redness, or dry, itchy skin on your baby’s cheeks, arms, or legs. Maybe they’re scratching at it, rubbing their face against their crib sheets, or fussing more than usual.
Is it just dry skin? A...
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The Science of Sleep Coaching—Why Teaching Babies to Sleep Benefits the Whole Family
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The Dream Feed: A New Parent's Guide Against Sleep Deprivation
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Sleep & Tummy Time: Why Your Baby Needs Both for Healthy Development
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Weaning Overnight Feeds
Adjusting your little one’s nighttime feeding schedule as they grow will support healthier sleep patterns for caregivers and baby alike. While you may want to respond to every nighttime wake-up...
Celebrate Sleep Awareness Week with Harbor
To celebrate Sleep Awareness Week, hosted annually by the National Sleep Foundation, we’ve rounded up our favorite sleep health-related resources for babies and parents, alike. Read on for guidance from...
A Guide for Building a Proactive Support Network
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Foundations of Maternal Mental Health by Dr. Nicole Kumi
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Your Baby’s Milestones: What to Expect and How to Support Their Growth at 9 Months
Understanding what to expect at this age can help you support baby’s development while celebrating their progress. In this guide, we’ll cover the major developmental achievements at nine months, offer...
Starting Chores with Toddlers: Building Life Skills One Small Task at a Time
As parents, we often wonder when our little ones should start helping around the house. The answer might surprise you. By the time your little one is a toddler, they’ll...
Your Baby’s Milestones: What to Expect and How to Support Their Growth at 6 Months
Written by: Angela McPhillips, DNP, RN The three- to six-month window is a thrilling time in baby’s development! Gone are the days of newborn snuggles and cluster feeding—they’re now full...
Nutritional Guidelines for a Healthy Pregnancy
Proper nutrition during pregnancy ensures that your body has the nutrients it needs to perform its essential functions while also setting the stage for healthy development in your little one....
Sleep-Deprived and Struggling: How New Parents’ Sleep Loss Impacts Job Performance and Retention
Surviving on little, broken sleep every night while managing the demands of a new baby and a full-time job is a daily reality for many new parents. Over 60% of...
Your Baby’s Milestones: What to Expect and How to Support Their Growth at 3 Months
One of the most magical parts of early parenthood is watching your tiny newborn grow before your eyes. Those rough and sleepy first weeks are behind you and suddenly baby...
Giannina Milady Gibelli’s Top 20 Products for Babies Under 12 Months
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Top 10 Baby Registry Must-Haves by Harbor's Director of Nursing
Written by: Kelly Brown, Harbor's Director of Nursing As the Director of Nursing at Harbor.co and a soon to be third-time mom, I’ve seen it all when it comes to...
What a Nurse Practitioner is Doing Differently for Her Third Pregnancy
Written by Harbor Council Member, Shira Page I’m currently prepping for the arrival of my third baby. We weren’t always sure we were going to have a third kid; in...
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV): What New Parents Need to Know
Here’s everything you need to know about RSV: what it is, how to recognize it, how to prevent it, and what to do if your baby gets it.
The Importance of Flange Sizing in Breast Pumping: How to Measure Correctly
Flange size is one of the most important yet overlooked factors in successful pumping. We’ll show you how to successfully measure your nipple and choose the right flange, as well...
