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Why Do Babies Spit Up So Much? A Nurse’s Guide to Normal Reflux & Better Burping

Written by: Kelly Brown, RN, Director of Nursing at Harbor

If you’ve ever stared at your baby’s onesie—damp with milk—and thought, “Is this normal?”, you're not alone. Spit-up and burping questions are among the most frequently asked by parents reaching out to Harbor’s care team....

Pelvic Floor Therapy: Signs, Benefits, and Expert Advice from Dr. Jen Holt

Pelvic Floor Therapy: What It Is, Signs of Dysfunction, and When to Seek Treatment By Dr. Jen Holt, PT, DPT — Pelvic Health Therapist, Certified Birth Doula, Holistic Hormone Coach,...

The Ultimate Parent Support Guide: Expert Tips New Parent Advice

Welcoming a new baby into your life is a beautiful yet challenging journey filled with joy, learning, and moments of uncertainty. As new parents, you may find yourselves adjusting to...

Newborn Care Essentials: Expert Tips for Infant Development and Parenting

Welcoming a newborn is both exhilarating and overwhelming. During your baby’s first year, understanding infant development and establishing nurturing routines create a strong foundation for their growth and your confidence...

Infant Learning Techniques: Simple Ways to Boost Cognitive Growth

As new parents or caregivers, the journey of nurturing an infant's cognitive abilities can be both exhilarating and crucial. Understanding the fundamentals of infant learning techniques is key to fostering...

School Readiness Tips: Preparing Children for Independence, Sleep & Health

Starting school isn’t just a milestone for your child—it’s a family transition. That’s why routines, independence, health, and social skills play crucial roles in a smooth start. As your family...

How to Support Infant Development: Parenting Tips for Baby’s First Year

Infant Development Essentials: Expert Tips for New Parents Welcoming a new baby is one of life’s greatest joys—but also one of its biggest transitions. During your child’s first year, you're...

Your Postpartum Survival Guide: 5 Self-Care Strategies for Thriving After Birth

Written by: Dr. Jill Zechowy, MD, MS Your well-being matters, especially after baby arrives. The postpartum period is a whirlwind of hormonal fluctuations, sleepless nights, and physical recovery following childbirth....

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Creating Balance in Parenting: Self-Care Tips for New Parents to Maintain Well-being

The Power of Self-Care: Finding Balance in New Parenthood Welcoming a new baby is one of life’s most transformative experiences, but it can also be one of the most exhausting....

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Why You’re Still Tired After Baby Sleeps Through the Night

I’m More Tired Than My Kid: Why Parents Still Struggle With Sleep After Baby Sleeps Through the Night Written by: Dr. Sunita Osborn. Photo courtesy of cribsforkids.org. Listen to a...

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Are Baby Sleep Trackers Making Parents Sleepless?

By Kelly Brown, RN, Pediatric Nurse & Mom In the quiet hours of the night, when a baby stirs and a monitor blares an alert, parents jolt awake. Not because...

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The Benefits of Play: Essential Strategies for Early Childhood Parenting

In the vibrant, exhausting, and awe-inspiring world of early parenthood, play often gets dismissed as “just for fun.” But in reality, play is one of the most essential ways infants...

Work-Life Balance for New Parents: Real Tips for Juggling Career and Baby

Juggling Work and a New Baby? You’re Not Alone. Welcoming a baby into your life changes everything. The joy is real... and so are the 3 a.m. feedings, skipped showers,...

When to Call the Doctor: A Pediatrician’s Guide to Baby’s First Year

Your baby’s first year is a whirlwind of developmental milestones, joyful moments, and inevitable uncertainties. For many parents, especially first-timers, it can be difficult to know when to seek medical...

The Ultimate Guide to Soothing & Sleep: What Every Parent Needs to Know About Helping Your Baby Rest

Summer brings longer days, warmer nights, and a shift in sleep routines that can throw off even the most consistent sleepers. Whether you're navigating newborn cries, four-month sleep regressions, or...

I Love My Child—But I Miss Myself: Navigating the Dual Truths of Motherhood

Struggling to balance your needs with your role as a parent? Learn how Dr. Sunita Osborn holds space for dual emotions and how you can reclaim parts of your identity...

Weaning from Breast to Bottle: 10 Tips from Harbor’s Infant Care Experts

Transitioning from breastfeeding to bottle-feeding is a significant milestone that unlocks convenience and flexibility for new parents. Harbor’s expert lactation consultants offer 10 strategies for easing the transition, like choosing...

5 Surprisingly Emotional Moments You Won’t Expect After Giving Birth

Written by: Dr. Sunita Osborn My first postpartum cry occurred approximately eighteen days after my daughter was born. My husband had thoughtfully made a playlist of my favorite songs to...

Harbor’s Favorite Bedtime Books For Every Age

Making reading a habit from a young age not only supports a consistent bedtime routine, but also nurtures language and literacy development, fosters curiosity, and encourages problem-solving.

How to Teach A Baby to Self-Soothe (Plus, 5 Steps to Success)

Self-soothing can allow baby to access longer sleep cycles, and it allows parents to experience longer stretches of uninterrupted sleep. Plus, independent sleep is believed to support baby’s cognition and...

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Breastfeeding Support on Your Terms: A Conversation with Abigail Miles, Founder of Latchline

For parents who choose to breastfeed, getting into a rhythm can be a challenge. Once you think you’ve figured it out, baby hits a new milestone and your process needs...

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Navigating Pregnancy and Postpartum

Bringing a new baby into the world is a journey marked by excitement, joy, and new challenges. While much attention is given to pregnancy and birth, the postpartum period, also...

Parental Overstimulation: When Parenthood Feels Like Too Much

Parenting’s constant demands can lead to overstimulation and feeling touched out. Explore key signs, causes, and practical tips for staying regulated and avoiding burnout in your daily routine with Dr....

Why I’m Seriously Considering Harbor’s Remote Night Nanny (Even After Swearing Off Sleep Training)

I was exhausted. And was not looking for another extreme. I just wanted gentle help, someone to hold our hand through the next phase.

Nurturing Bright Smiles: Infant Dental Care 101

Starting to nurture good oral hygiene habits early—even before your little one’s first tooth has emerged—plants seeds for lifelong dental health. Wiping down their gums with a clean, damp cloth...

Making a Splash: Introducing Your Baby to the World of Water

From infant pool wear to sunscreen suggestions, Harbor’s experts have you covered with proven recommendations from their own lives.

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A Remote Night Nanny Success Story!

Meet Harbor Parents, Jaclyn & Derek. When they welcomed their daughter Elizabeth in January, they anticipated some sleepless nights. However, Elizabeth's sleep patterns were vastly different from their first child,...

Why Dads Need Sleep Support Too

Parenting is a team effort and sleep deprivation doesn’t play favorites. Whether it’s midnight feedings, frequent wake ups, or the constant “is the monitor on?” checks, both moms and dads...

How to Recognize Early, Active, and Late Feeding Cues in Your Baby

Understanding Infant Feeding Cues: Why They Matter Babies can’t speak, but they’re constantly communicating... especially when they’re hungry. Understanding feeding cues is a vital skill for new parents. It helps...

Toddler Constipation: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments, and Prevention

Constipation—every toddler’s least favorite party trick—is surprisingly common and often leaves parents just as stressed as their little ones. If your toddler is having infrequent bowel movements or stools that...

Welcoming New Babies to The Family: How to Prepare Big Siblings for New Arrivals

Adding a new baby to your family is a massive shake-up. You’re not only adjusting to new feeding schedules, diaper changes, and sleep loss but also need to support any...

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