“Massaging your baby is a very special way to let them know they are safe, loved, and understood. A daily massage lays the foundation for a lifetime of self esteem for your baby and good communication between the two of you.” -Vilma McClure Founder, The International Association of Infant Massage Instructors. The first communication...
The senses of smell and taste are both powerful and very acute at birth. Although the two senses are interpreted in different parts of the brain, the neural messages for taste and smell meet in the same part of the brain, called the insula. Babies are born with a very well-developed, almost primal sense...
These links will literally hook you up with great resources in your community to make the job of being a parent just a little bit easier! Moms, we are all in this parenting thing together and can offer amazing support to each other! Check out these links for support for new moms. is a great...
Swaddling your baby is a great way to keep her calm. A nice, tight swaddle gives her neutral warmth and keeps her contained, reminding her of the womb. When babies are swaddled, it is much harder for their reflexes to take over and disturb them. Nothing like a startle reflex to ruin a good nap!...
Everyone’s birth story is individual and unique. Rarely do we have the perfect scenario where mom pushes three times, baby pops out, cries, is swaddled and placed in mom’s arms where she begins nursing and bonding immediately… More likely mom is somewhat “drugged” and fuzzy, baby requires some extra care or cleaning up and...
Have you heard of the Word Gap? The Word Gap is a term that represents how many fewer words babies are exposed to in their first three years when parents don’t interact with them as often. Some parents just aren’t talkative, or they’re too busy, or dealing with stress in their lives. Other parents just...
I am careful to say “infant” or “newborn” reflexes (also called primitive reflexes) because it is important to note that these reflexes are meant to disappear as your baby grows older and if they don’t disappear or integrate, the reflex could interfere with development and purposeful movement. A reflex is an involuntary muscle reaction...
The first way that babies are able to explore their world is though their skin. It is the largest organ, so it has the largest representation in their brain. By providing stimulation to your baby’s skin, you are teaching him a lot about his world. Tips to teach your baby about the world through touch:...
The first way that babies are able to explore their world is though their skin. It is the largest organ, so it has the largest representation in their brain. By providing stimulation to your baby’s skin, you are teaching him a lot about his world. Kangaroo Care: Kangaroo care is done by holding your baby...
You probably had no idea how sleep-deprived you would be! You can’t give to your baby if you nave nothing left to give. It’s time to raise that white flag and there is no shame in that. Asking for help might not come easy to you. Remember, family and friends want to help. Put...
