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Melatonin for Kids: Is It Safe? Expert Guidance on Sleep Aids and Alternatives

Is Melatonin Ok for Kids? Written by: Shira Page, RN, NP, CLC We've all been there: trying to do the dishes, finish laundry, or simply enjoy a quiet moment after...

How Screens, Blue Light, and Noise Impact Your Baby’s Development

Parenting in the digital age comes with a unique challenge: brightly colored screens are everywhere. Your six-month-old isn’t posting selfies (phew!), but smartphones, tablets, and TVs reach your infant. As a...

Smart Bassinets: What Parents Need to Know (From a Pediatric Nurse)

By Kelly Brown, BSN, RN — Director of Nursing at Harbor Smart bassinets are everywhere: they can rock, hum white noise, and even track sleep. As helpful as these features...

There’s No One “Right” Way to Feed a Baby... Just the One That Works for You

By Kelly Brown, RN, Director of Nursing My first two babies were model breastfeeders. They latched from the very start with strong, rhythmic sucks and barely a learning curve. I...

Why Is My Newborn Snoring? Understanding Newborn Breathing and Sleep Patterns

By Kelly Brown, RN, Director of Nursing As a pediatric nurse —and as a mom—I know how quickly a baby’s breathing sounds can cause anxiety. One moment, your newborn seems to...

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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...

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...

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...

How to Create the Perfect Sleep Space for Your Baby

Your baby’s sleep environment is more than just a room, it is their sanctuary. While you cannot control every nighttime wakeup or developmental milestone, you can design a sleep space...

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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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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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,...

Celebrating Fatherhood at Harbor

At Harbor, we're not just building the most reliable baby monitor—we're building it as parents. For our team, fatherhood isn’t just a role; it’s a life-defining experience that shapes how we...

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...

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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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...

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.

Harbor Family: Mom, Dad, Baby Girl, Toddler Son in nursery

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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