When to slow the (nipple) flow
Whether by breast or bottle, nipple flow rate can make a big difference in an infant’s feeding success. Some babies may need to pull away from the nipple to take a breath break if the nipple flow is too fast; otherwise you may observe coughing, choking, gulping, or significant liquid loss down the baby’s chin.
3 Things You Didn’t Know About Child Abuse
Did you know April is “Child Abuse Prevention Month”? That’s not to say it’s the only month to prevent it, but as with any specially designated day, week or month, it’s to bring awareness to the reality of a particular issue society is still struggling to overcome. In April, we acknowledge that child abuse is still prevalent and re-open the dialogue for ways to prevent it from happening.
Real #Parentingwins for Bath Time
Happy National Bath Safety Month! I remember the first few times my husband and I tried to bathe Baby B. It reminded me of my farmtown days when we tried to catch greased pigs at the county fair (yes, really) and they’d slip and squirm right out of your fingers. Except now, slipping was NOT an option.