Let’s talk about one of the many magical secrets of Colorado postpartum doulas, newborn care specialists and night nannies…………SWADDLING. The act of swaddling newborns has been going on for as long as babies have been being born. Wrapping a sweet little newborn up in snug, soft cloth has many benefits. Swaddling can calm a fussy baby faster
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As Professional doulas and overnight infant care providers in Colorado, we regularly get questions like: “How should I organize my nursery?” “What should I put on my baby registry?” “What do I REALLY need to buy for my newborn?” But the most asked question is “How do I put my baby to sleep?” Sometimes this
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School is out and summer is almost here! Whether you are packing for a Colorado camping trip, wondering what to take on a family beach vacation, or maybe just hitting up your local pool, we’ve picked out recommendations for some super cool kid-friendly items that will hopefully make your family adventures a breeze. Babyganics Sunscreen in
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The problem with designer nurseries — those cute, uniquely curated, perfectly organized, dreamy works-of-art — is not that they are a waste of time. No, certainly not! We love all the cute! Yes, they are fabulous to look at and if that’s your thing, then I certainly would never tell you not to do it. I’d probably be
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Everyone loves having family and friends to help after bringing a new baby home. It’s such a special time, of course all your loved ones want to meet and hold that new baby. But what about the groceries, laundry, dishes, and older siblings? Life still needs to be managed, schedules still need to be maintained.
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