How To Navigate Nighttime Diaper Changes
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...
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How To Get Your Toddler to Sleep
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...
What Does Cradle Cap Look Like? Plus, 5 Ways To Treat It!
Cradle cap, also known as infantile seborrheic dermatitis, is a common skin condition among babies that, while visually disconcerting, is harmless and temporary. Despite the cause of cradle cap not...
Nurturing Developmental Milestones through Play
As adults, we typically think of play as a means of having fun. For children, it’s also critical to their development. As your little one grows and changes, so will...
How To Know When To Use A Sleep Sack
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...
Creating a Successful Bedtime Routine
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...
4 Tips For Embracing Parenthood’s Struggles with Shira Page
One of the unspoken challenges of early parenthood is navigating information overload. Between books and classes and websites and guidance from friends or doctors, new parents and parents-to-be are bombarded...
Rest Easy Review: Edition 2
Welcome to the second edition of the Harbor Rest Easy Review, where we round up some of our team's favorite articles, books, podcasts, recipes and more.
Why Getting in All Your Sleep Cycles Matters, Especially for Parents
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...
6 Ways Dads Can Build a Strong Bond with Baby
It goes without saying that the bond between a mother and her child is unlike anything else in the world. A bond between a father and child is unique and...
A Comprehensive Guide To Baby Proofing Your Home
A parent’s protective instincts typically kick in long before their baby arrives. Once a child enters your home, you’ll likely begin to look at it differently, spotting outlets that need...
Why Proper Burping Can Help Baby Sleep
Whether nursing or bottle feeding, when babies drink they can swallow air. Gas and trapped air can contribute to digestive discomfort in babies, which can affect their sleep. Proper...
The 40 Must-Haves In Any Hospital Bag
When it comes time to head to the hospital, the last thing you’ll want to do is rush around, making sure you have everything you need. Packing a bag around...
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
Consider what comes to mind when you consider mental health during pregnancy and after giving birth. While it looks different for everyone, some seem to breeze through while others struggle meaningfully. The...
Exploring Parenting’s Identity Shifts with Dr. Lyndsey Harper, MD
Parenting can feel all-consuming. Especially in the early days, when your little one is entirely dependent on you to survive, it’s not uncommon for your identity to become entirely “mom”...
How Feeding and Stomach Troubles Impact Sleep
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...
How To Know Whether Baby is Ready for Solid Foods
Introducing baby to solid foods marks a significant milestone in their development and can be an exciting parenting moment. While every baby is unique, you’ll start to notice cues that...
How to Know When Your Baby is Ready for Drinking Water
As adults, we know that water is essential for our survival. Staying hydrated allows us to function at our best, stay healthy, and can also support skin health. But what...
7 Ways To Ease Constipation in Infants
As a parent, you’re responsible for nurturing the growth and development of your little one through all of their ups and downs. One common challenge parents are likely to encounter...
Help! My Toddler Won't Sleep
Sleep regressions typically coincide with major developmental milestones in children. One of the more challenging regressions occurs around 18 months when toddlers begin to assert themselves. With their newfound independence...
Mother's Day Gift Guide 2024
Harbor’s 2024 Mother’s Day Gift Guide Welcome to Harbor's Mother's Day Gift Guide, curated with love by the moms on our team. This special day is a celebration of the...
