 Baby Nurse Tip: Try a More Hands Off Approach for Toddler Play!
Ever feel the slightest bit guilty when your little one is playing independently while you try and finish up a chore or work task? Well, don't! According to a recent study published in the journal Parenting: Science and Practice, revealed that children who are given the opportunity to play on their own without constantly being directed by a parent were generally more content. Dr. Jean Ispa led the research of 1300 White, Hispanic and African American toddlers and their mothers and videotaped their play. She found that...
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 Preparing for Baby: A Checklist
Yes, there's a lot to think about and do before you have your first baby. But it's best not to stress or leave anything to the last minute. Here's a brief checklist to help you pace yourself through the second half of your pregnancy.
Month 5
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Breastfeeding Advice for Moms and Dads 
It's a common scenario: A pregnant mother really wants to breastfeed baby, and if possible, plans to get started right after giving birth. And when baby's not interested at first (which is normal!) mom sometimes feels frustrated and disappointed in herself. Dad feels helpless.
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Baby Nurse Question:
I am expecting my second baby and am really worried about how my toddler's going to feel when there's also a newborn in the family. Is there anything I can do to prepare her?
A. It's completely normal for you to feel protective over your first child and it's also normal for your daughter to end up having her moments here and there when it comes to accepting her new sibling. But there are several steps you can take to try cultivate a positive relationship between the two from the start. Click to continue reading.
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 Why yes, Mom and Dad, You WILL Sleep Again!
Every single parenting style is different. Some start incorporating a sleep and eating schedule with their babies from the very beginning, and others let baby take the lead and respond from there. I respect both styles, but time and time again I have seen that if baby isn't taught how to fall asleep without being rocked and soothed, they just may have trouble sleeping through the night for the foreseeable future! Here are some steps you can take to get healthy sleep habits started.
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All the Best,
Carole
Carole Arsenault, RN, IBCLC
Author of The Baby Nurse Bible
Founder, Boston Baby Nurse & Boston Baby Concierge
carole@bostonbabynurse.com
781-690-6776
As seen in Pregnancy & Newborn Magazine, Fox News Boston, The Boston Globe, Newsday, Mom Talk Radio, and other National Media Outlets
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