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Your baby’s first Christmas is almost here! You may be wondering what gifts to get for your baby. Take a look at our list for ideas (spoilers: it’s easier than you think to give your baby what they want).

Spring Activities for Young Children

The days are getting longer and the outside temps are rising! Spring is a wonderful time to get out and enjoy some activities with your baby and your toddler/preschooler! Check out our blog post to get some ideas for fun and age-appropriate Spring activites.

Spotlight on Women's History in Obstetrics

Since March is Women’s History Month, we knew we had to highlight a powerhouse in the field of birth. Meet Virigina Apgar!

Water Fun for Babies and Toddlers

It’s 90 degrees and sunny yet again. It’s too hot to do anything but stay inside in the A/C or get into a pool, lake, or ocean. Sounds easy, right? Maybe pre-kids when you just had to get yourself ready and out the door. Now, the thought of packing up everything you need for a baby or todder for a day at the pool seems a little overwhelming. Good news! There’s plenty of ways to get your baby playing in water without ever leaving your house. Check out some of our ideas!

Do You Wanna Build A Snowman?

Winter is here! You may be wondering how to navigate winter weather with a baby or toddler. This blog post will give you tips and tricks about how to dress baby for cold weather as well as some ideas for what to DO with a baby or toddler during those cold, winter days.

Parenting, Newborn, Older Kids, Recreation and Events, Winter, Baby GearHeather ClementsJanuary 21, 2022baby, toddler, newborn, winter, winter fun, winter gear for babiesComment

Top 5 Tips for Taking Baby to the Beach or Pool

Want to take a trip to the beach or pool but don’t know how to do that with baby in tow? Check out our 5 tips to make the outing a little easier.

New Parents, Newborn, Parenting, Sibling DoulasHeather ClementsMay 31, 2018baby, summer, parenting, beach, pool

Top 10 Lullabies for Baby

Is your brain drawing a blank when it comes to singing your little one to sleep at night? Today's Top 10 blog has got you covered.

Top 10, New Parents, ParentingKelly RutanFebruary 9, 2018newborn, newborn care, baby, fussy baby, new parent, new mom, new dad, lullabyComment

Sleeping Like a Baby

You know your new baby needs sleep. Check out this blog for ways to help a newborn get to, and stay, asleep for adequate stretches.

C'mon Ride the Train! Destination: Diapers for Families in Need

Did you know that 1 in 3 families have to choose between buying diapers and food? Did you know that WIC and food stamps do not cover diapers? Check out this blog on the way a Wake County program is filling the need for diapers in our community. Doulas of Raleigh is partnering with this organization to help raise awareness and increase donations.

New Parents, Newborn, Parenting, PIcture Books, PregnancyHeather ClementsJanuary 11, 2018new baby, newborn care, baby, diapers, pregnancy, birth, toddlers

Baby it's Cold Outside (5 Places to Visit w Your Baby)

Baby, it's cold outside! Check out these 5 indoor activities you can do around Raleigh with your baby and toddler in tow.

Parenting, Newborn, Older Kids, Recreation and EventsHeather ClementsJanuary 5, 2018winter fun, Raleigh, newborn, baby, toddlers, preschoolersComment

Black Breastfeeding Week Guest Post

In honor of Black Breastfeeding Week, we invited Emerald to write about her experience as a Black Mother who breastfeeds as well as her experience as a lactation support professional. Thank you, Emerald, for writing this and sharing your experiences with us.

5 Ways Pregnancy is Like a Starbucks Unicorn Frappuccino

Find out what pregnancy and the Starbucks Unicorn Frappuccino have in common.

PregnancyHeather ClementsApril 23, 2017pregnancy, newborn, baby, Starbucks, Unicorn, Unicorn FrappucinoComment

The Seven-Week Itch or Why is My Baby Crying So Much?

One question that every new parent asks at some point is: "Why is my baby crying?" And, unfortunately, sometimes there is no answer to that question. But we want to reassure you that all that crying is usually normal and we want to prepare you to expect it with today's blog.