Best Stroller-Friendly Walks in San Diego for Mom Meet-Ups

Best Stroller-Friendly Walks in San Diego for Mom Meet-Ups

  Catching up with friends is easily put on the back burner when welcoming a new baby, but connection with others can be a saving grace in those first months (and years) of being a new mom. So, . . .

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Sleep Shaping: How to establish healthy sleep habits for baby

Sleep Shaping: How to establish healthy sleep habits for baby

  Sleep shaping, sleep hygiene and sleep conditioning are terms for essentially the same thing: establishing a healthy sleep routine and environment from the start that support a good night’s . . .

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Best Snack Ideas for Breastfeeding Moms

Best Snack Ideas for Breastfeeding Moms

  If you’re a nursing mama, then you know breastfeeding hunger can be intense. So, how do lactating moms stay nourished and fueled between meals while staying healthy? Here you’ll find easy, . . .

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San Diego Babies and Toddlers

San Diego Babies and Toddlers

  We teamed up with baby and parenting experts to create a new digital guide that has essential, up-to-date information for first-time parents and must-have resources for those who are expecting . . .

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The Importance of Dad Involvement

The Importance of Dad Involvement

Researchers who study father-child attachment confirm what active, involved fathers have known in their hearts for years—that the father-child bond is no less important than the mother-child bond. . . .

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Baby Product Review: In the Nursery

Baby Product Review: In the Nursery

Baby Product Review. New parents can choose from a variety of products that can make every day with that bundle of joy just a little easier. Kids for Culture Affirmation Activity Blanket&nb . . .

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Oral Care for Babies

Oral Care for Babies

Parents are often surprised to hear that they should start dental hygiene for their little ones in the first year. Here are answers to common questions:   When should I take my baby to the de . . .

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Talk to Me, Baby! How to Encourage Speech and Language

Talk to Me, Baby! How to Encourage Speech and Language

There’s something magical about a baby’s first words. More than any other milestone, the first “mama” or “dada” holds the promise of deeper connection with our children. While every ba . . .

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How to Cope with Crying Babies

How to Cope with Crying Babies

Persistent infant crying is often distressing for new parents. If your baby is going through a period of intense daily crying, know that many have walked this path before you. With a little knowledg . . .

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When Breastfeeding is Hard

When Breastfeeding is Hard

In California, about three quarters of women who begin breastfeeding in the hospital have stopped by nine weeks postpartum. According to Neonatologist and Lactation Consultant Dr. Nancy E. Wight, wh . . .

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Celebrating Baby’s First Birthday: Tips from parents

Celebrating Baby’s First Birthday: Tips from parents

Most seasoned parents agree that first birthday parties are mostly for the adults, but still want a fun, memorable way to commemorate this important milestone. Some parents swear by a cake smash pho . . .

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Priceless Tips for NICU Parents

Priceless Tips for NICU Parents

Parents do countless things to prepare for the arrival of a new baby—research, plan, decorate, buy baby gear, select a name and so much more. No matter how much parents prepare, the unexpected can . . .

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How to Transition Back to Work After Maternity Leave

How to Transition Back to Work After Maternity Leave

Just as new moms are getting into the rhythm of parenthood, reality hits for those who work away from home and it’s time to go back. Here are strategies to help plan and manage the transition back . . .

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Baby Digestion Issues in the First Year

Baby Digestion Issues in the First Year

Most babies have healthy, functional digestive systems—even those who experience an occasional bout with gas, diarrhea or tummy pain. But because common digestive issues like spitting up, reflux, . . .

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The Benefits of Rapid Whole Genome Sequencing

The Benefits of Rapid Whole Genome Sequencing

It is estimated that 15 percent of infants and children in intensive care units are there due to an underlying genetic condition. Just a few years ago, many of these infants would pass away or go th . . .

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