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 help us navigate the newborn trenches. “How Far I’ll Go” from Moana, which had been my anthem during...
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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,...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
As both a parent and the CEO of a company in the infant care space, I've watched a disturbing trend unfold in our industry for far too long: the shameless...
Being woken up at night because baby lost their pacifier can be frustrating. And while finding ways to eliminate the need to replace baby’s pacifier can improve sleep quality for...
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...
Nighttime diaper changes present parents with a conundrum: do you disturb their rest for a damp diaper? While many babies will need nighttime diaper changes until they’re sleeping through the...
The toddler stage gives you a lot to look forward to. As your little one becomes more talkative, their personality will continue to blossom and they’ll seek out opportunities to...
Swaddles and sleep sacks are two essential tools in a parent’s arsenal when it comes to encouraging better sleep for babies. Both are cozy wraps that provide comfort, security, and...
Crafting a bedtime routine for your child is crucial for their overall well-being. As parents ourselves, we understand how exhausting bedtime can be. That's why we've compiled a comprehensive guide...
We often think of good sleep as getting in enough hours. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends at least seven hours for most adults. This amount can be challenging to...
You may have heard that all babies do is eat, poop, and sleep. This is pretty accurate early on, and what it means for new parents is that their lives...
