Babywearing makes life easier for the busy mother. Mothers in other cultures have fabricated various sling-type carriers because it’s necessary to carry their babies with them when they work or when they are on the go. Mothers in Western cultures are also on the go, they just “go” differently. Besides mothering eight children, Martha is […]
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How To Wear Your Baby
6 Easy Directions On How to Wear Your Baby 1) Hold the Babysling as shown by the rings with the adjustment strap hanging in front and pillow pad in back. Place arm through Babysling. 2) Pass the Babysling over your head with the pillow pad resting on your opposite shoulder. 3) Open the sling to […]
Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER)
Gastroesophageal Reflux: A Hidden Cause of Colic Once upon a time a fussy baby was labeled with “colic,” which is really a five-letter word for “the doctor doesn’t know why.” New insights into the cause of colicky behavior and frequent, painful nightwaking episodes reveal that oftentimes babies hurt because of some underlying medical problem. In […]
Failure to Thrive Infant
Helping the Failure to Thrive Infant Throughout our 30 years of working with parents and babies, we have grown to appreciate the correlation between baby growth (emotionally and physically) and the style of parenting they receive. We have noticed that failure to thrive in infants is often simply cured by more parental nurturing. Keep Baby Thriving: […]
Burping Baby
The Many Ways of Burping Baby Besides the pat on the back, effective burping requires two actions: holding baby in an upright position and applying pressure on baby’s tummy (parents often forget this latter step). You seldom see a baby being burped in non-Western, breastfeeding cultures. The need for burping baby after feedings, or help […]
Slings for Caregiving and Breastfeeding Baby
BABY SLINGS Dr. Sears’ Original Baby Slings can be ordered through Dr. Sears’ store or at Baby’s R Us. See also Babywearing
Breastfeeding in Public for the First Time
Breastfeeding Wherever You Go There’s no need to stay at home just because you’re breastfeeding. Mothers nurse their babies anywhere and everywhere, and you can learn to do this, too. A mom should feel free to feed her baby whenever and wherever without restrictions, so I don’t mean the following suggestions to be misconstrued as […]
10 Ways Attachment Parenting Discipline is Easier
Attachment Parenting Discipline is Easier You probably never thought of these attachment tools, such as breastfeeding and babywearing, as being acts of discipline, but they are. Gina, an attached mother of three, told us: “Knowing my children empowers me.” This kid knowledge becomes like a sixth sense enabling you to anticipate and control situations to […]
A Guide to Save on Discount Baby Supplies
Discount Baby Supplies can be Just as Good Your bundle of joy may be costing you a real bundle. Here are some helpful thing my patients do to find discount baby supplies and reduce first year costs. According to my patients, the first year expenses for just the basic necessities can easily total over $4,500. […]
Live Right Now – Postpartum Health
Postpartum Health Can Be Difficult to Maintain Once you’ve had your baby you may want advice on parenting with less tension and more ease, about the importance of good nutrition and exercise in the 11 months after you give birth, and about the need for intentional self-care as you grow into motherhood. With all that […]
SIDS Stories
Impactful SIDS Stores Closeness is Crucial As an example of how closeness regulates a baby’s breathing in relation to SIDS stories, a mother shared the following story with me: “My baby was born four weeks premature at five pounds, fifteen ounces. I held her all day long and never put her in a bassinet. She […]
Different Holds for the Babysling
DIFFERENT HOLDS FOR THE BABYSLING CRADLE CARRY: Put the sling on backwards so the shoulder pad can be used as a pillow. Place baby’s head toward the rings on the pillow. If additional support is needed, place a folded receiving blanket under the baby’s head and torso. After a few weeks you won’t need this […]