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Successful Breastfeeding, Pumping, and Nursing in the New Year

With the start of a new year, many new mothers will find themselves reflecting on their journey. For those who are breastfeeding or pumping, this can be a time to...

Harbor End of Year Wrap

Thank you for a wonderful year. As 2024 comes to a close, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your trust and support. This year has been nothing short...

Redefining Parenting Through AI and Telehealth: Harbor’s Vision for the Future

Harbor envisions—and is building—a world where technology supports you safely monitoring your children and actively helps you care for them, lowering your stress and improving your sleep: Calmly, confidently, and securely....

A Lactation Consultant’s Tips for Breastfeeding During the Holidays

The holidays are a time for family, fun, and, let’s be honest, chaos. While twinkling lights and festive gatherings bring joy, they can also introduce challenges for breastfeeding parents. From...

Baby's First Foods: A Complete Guide to Nutrition and Safe Eating

When your little one hits the six-month mark and starts eyeing your dinner plate with curiosity, it's time to expand their diet. Introducing solid foods is like opening the door...

How to Say No: Setting Boundaries Around Holiday Celebrations As A Parent

Saying “No” and Setting Boundaries Around Holiday Celebrations as a Parent Written by Harbor Council Member: Dr. Sunita Osborn, PsyD, MA, PMH-C It’s the most wonderful time of the year, full...

Navigating Early Morning Wake-Ups: Why They Happen and How to Manage Them

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...

How to Survive Holiday Travel with Young Children

Holiday Travel Tips: Surviving Travel with Small Kids Traveling with little ones can be both exciting and challenging. With thoughtful preparation and the right tools, you can make the journey...

Get Personalized Parenting Support from Harbor: Sleep, Feeding & Infant Care

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...

6-Step Guide to Grounding for Postpartum Anxiety

Postpartum anxiety is marked by overwhelming worries and fears during the first year after childbirth. It can be unexpected and distressing, like a dark cloud over what would otherwise be...

Introducing the Bye Bye Baby Biometrics Advocacy Group

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...

What to expect the first 6 weeks postpartum by Dr. Jennifer McLeland

In the first few weeks postpartum, the focus shifts from mom to the baby, everyone is so focused on that precious bundle of joy that mom often finds herself out...

Helping Your Toddler Cope with Separation Anxiety

Understanding And Easing Separation Anxiety in Toddlers Separation anxiety in children can emerge at any point from 8 months to three years, when they begin to grasp their independence. The...

Pregnancy Care Packages for Each Trimester

Pregnancy can be equally exciting and challenging. When it comes to building a care package for a mom-to-be, consider gifts that are functional, supportive, and tailored to each trimester. We’ve...

8 Steps To Create the Perfect Newborn Nursery

Designing a nursery allows you to celebrate and prepare for your little one’s forthcoming arrival. It’s a space for you to imagine what life will be like once they’re here—a...

Ways to Prevent Pacifier-Related Nighttime Wakings

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...

Understanding Your Harbor Baby Monitor: Connectivity Options

Harbor connects securely to your home WiFi and works without the internet in the event of a lost connection, ensuring continuous monitoring of your little one. Through end-to-end encryption with...

Harbor Experts: Navigating Your Child's Sleep as a Team

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...

How To Design A Postpartum Care Plan

In the days and weeks after giving birth, it can be easy to lose sight of your own well-being. Your new baby needs your constant care and support to survive....

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...

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...

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