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We know that the decision on how to feed your baby is a highly personal one and one that you put a lot of thought and emotional energy into. How you arrived at that decision might have been hard or easy. And even once you made the decision, there can still be so many factors and choices at play that the whole thing can feel so overwhelming. This can be espeically true when it comes to picking a type of formula for your baby. So today on the blog we’re breaking down all the different formula options out there to give you a little more guidance and information when it comes to feeding your baby.

There’s a new baby joining the family and everyone is overjoyed! Especially the grandparents! But if this is your first baby, and especially if it is the first grandbaby, you might have a few concerns over how your relationship with your own parents will change when you become a parent yourself. What if they don’t agree with your parenting choices? What if you don’t agree with theirs? Setting boundaries with family members can be tough, but we’ve got you covered. Check out today’s blog for some of our best tips.

Maybe you’ve heard of postpartum doulas? Maybe you’ve even heard how magical they are? But do you know what it looks like to have the support of a postpartum doula with you during the day? Take a look at today’s blog to get a better understanding of how postpartum doulas support new parents during their postpartum recovery.

You’ve read all the books. You’ve taken the class. You’ve watched a ton of YouTube videos and followed all the most relevant Instagram accounts. You should be fully prepared to breast or body feed your brand new baby, right? Well….let’s just say that nothing is guaranteed when it comes to your infant feeding journey. Education and support are definitely great things to invest in. But if we’re being honest, some days are just HARD, even for the most well-educated and well-prepared. So what do you do on those really tough days? Read on to find out.

If you’re anything like me, when it’s already 100 degrees outside when you wake up, the idea of a big breakfast to start the day just isn’t that appealing. That’s why I’ve been loving this easy green smoothie recipe in the morning. It’s cool and refreshing, creamy, sneaks in a serving of veggies, and has an extra protein punch to keep me full until lunch. If you’re looking for an easy breakfast idea, check this out.

When you imagine snuggling your sweet, brand new baby, you probably don’t envision a hard, dried, blackish thing stuck right in the middle of their adorable little tummy. Yet, that’s exactly what will be there for the first week or two. Yep, I’m talking about the umbilical cord stump - what’s left attached to your baby’s belly button after the umbilical cord is cut following birth. Read on to learn how to care for the umbilical cord stump.

It’s here. Summer. The days are longer, everywhere is green, the lightning bugs are out - there’s so much to love about summer in North Carolina. But - and it’s a big one - it is H O T here! When you’ve got little ones at home with you during these long summer months, a visit to the splash pad can be just the thing to beat the heat and add a little excitement to the day. So today on the blog we’re sharing our favorite area splash pads. Check them out!

I’m sure you’ve probably imagined feeding your baby their first taste of solid foods. Open wide! Here comes the airplane. Vroom. (Or whatever noises airplanes make these days. I’m not sure.) It’s exciting to think about - imagining those little eyes wide with anticipation, the scrunched up little face as that new taste hits their mouth, those squishy baby cheeks smeared with pureed whatever. It all sounds so adorable. But introducing solids can also come with a host of questions - most importantly, how do I know my baby is ready for solid foods? Today on the blog we’re talking about all the things you should look for before introducing solids to your baby. Take a look.

Jaundice! What in the world is that? When you imagine meeting your baby and those first few days together as a new family, you probably planned for a lot more snuggles and a lot less of whatever that is. But jaundice can be a common condition for newborns. And even if your baby never develops a serious case of jaundice, your baby’s providers will at least test for it before leaving the hosptial and at your baby’s first peditrician visit, so it’s worth knowing a little more about what to expect. Read on to find out what happens if your baby has jaundice.

This Mother’s Day I’m feeling a little reflective. My children are entering the teen years, so gone are the days of homemade cards and handprint art. Being a mom during this stage carries with it a different weight - more sleep for sure, but also more worry. And as I look ahead down the road of motherhood, I can see only twists and turns; never the end. Because for all of my days I will carry this title. Mom. So here is my ode to all you people out there fulfilling this role in another person’s life, no matter what your individual title is.