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The Best Baby Bottles for Every Feeding Journey

The search for a baby bottle can feel like hunting for a needle in a haystack. You want one that soothes feeding fusses and supports breastfeeding, pumping, and/or formula, never...

Surviving Newborn Crying: What Every Parent Needs to Know About Colic

By: Angela McPhillips, DNP, RN Have you sometimes felt like no matter what you do, your baby won’t stop crying? You’ve fed them. Changed them. Rocked them. Walked endless laps...

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...

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...

The Science of Sleep Coaching—Why Teaching Babies to Sleep Benefits the Whole Family

By Angela McPhillips, DNP, RN The Sleep Training Debate Few parenting topics spark as much debate as sleep training. Some parents swear by it, crediting structured sleep methods with restoring...

The Dream Feed: A New Parent's Guide Against Sleep Deprivation

Dream feeds can help newborns and new parents get more sleep. Learn from Harbor’s infant care experts about how they work, how to implement them, and when it’s time to...

Sleep & Tummy Time: Why Your Baby Needs Both for Healthy Development

Written by: Dr. Maral Amani, PT, DPT If you’re a parent to a newborn, you may have received questions from elders about why tummy time is so important, or...

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

Written by: Dr. Sunita Osborn “I want to feel used by the end of this year and if I don’t, that means you haven’t asked me for enough help.” This...

Kudos Diapers Founder Amrita Saigal on Better Diapers for Better Sleep

If it seems like anything and everything can affect baby’s sleep at night, that’s because it kind of does… Case in point: diapers. While frequently overlooked, quality diapers that are...

Foundations of Maternal Mental Health by Dr. Nicole Kumi

Motherhood is often portrayed as a universally happy and most fulfilling experience. For many women, the reality is far more complicated. Alongside the joys of motherhood come its physical, emotional,...

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...

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 Gift of Sleep: Why It’s Essential for Baby and Parent Health

As parents, we often hear about how critical it is for babies to sleep well—but let’s not forget that your rest is equally essential. A well-rested parent and baby make...

Redefining Parenting Through AI and Telehealth: Harbor’s Vision for the Future

Harbor envisions—and is building—a world where technology supports you safely monitoring your children and actively helps you care for them, lowering your stress and improving your sleep: Calmly, confidently, and securely....

A Lactation Consultant’s Tips for Breastfeeding During the Holidays

The holidays are a time for family, fun, and, let’s be honest, chaos. While twinkling lights and festive gatherings bring joy, they can also introduce challenges for breastfeeding parents. From...

How to Say No: Setting Boundaries Around Holiday Celebrations As A Parent

Saying “No” and Setting Boundaries Around Holiday Celebrations as a Parent Written by Harbor Council Member: Dr. Sunita Osborn, PsyD, MA, PMH-C It’s the most wonderful time of the year, full...

Navigating Early Morning Wake-Ups: Why They Happen and How to Manage Them

Ah, the 4–6 AM wake-up call. Parents know it all too well: the early morning hours when your little one decides it’s time to start the day, even if you’re...

How to Survive Holiday Travel with Young Children

Holiday Travel Tips: Surviving Travel with Small Kids Traveling with little ones can be both exciting and challenging. With thoughtful preparation and the right tools, you can make the journey...

Get Personalized Parenting Support from Harbor: Sleep, Feeding & Infant Care

Our pediatric sleep specialists, lactation consultants, and infant care specialists are always a click, call, or text away. Read on for what to expect from your Harbor CareTeam consultation and...

6-Step Guide to Grounding for Postpartum Anxiety

Postpartum anxiety is marked by overwhelming worries and fears during the first year after childbirth. It can be unexpected and distressing, like a dark cloud over what would otherwise be...

What to expect the first 6 weeks postpartum by Dr. Jennifer McLeland

In the first few weeks postpartum, the focus shifts from mom to the baby, everyone is so focused on that precious bundle of joy that mom often finds herself out...

Harbor Experts: Navigating Your Child's Sleep as a Team

Written by Harbor Council Member: Dr. Sunita Osborn. While the structure of your family or support system may impact how directly involved each partner is with your child’s sleep, you’ll...

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