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 feel like tiny bricks (ouch!), you’re not alone. Up to 30% of young children face this struggle, and for...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
