
The JOY of Parenthood Blog
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Newborn Sleep Training: Help Your Baby Adjust to Time Changes
As a time change approaches, many parents start thinking about how the upcoming shift will affect their baby’s sleep schedule. Whether it’s "falling back" during Daylight Saving Time or adjusting to travel-related time zone shifts, babies are often more sensitive to these changes than adults. The good news is that with a little preparation, you can help your baby adjust smoothly to the time difference and minimize disruptions with the knowledge of newborn sleep training experts.
Infant Care Tips: The Best Ways for New Parents to Burp Their Newborn
Burping is an essential aspect of newborn care as it helps your baby release any air bubbles that have become trapped while breastfeeding and bottle feeding. All babies will swallow small amounts of air while feeding that accumulate in the stomach and cause discomfort. As easy as it may sound, properly burping a baby requires experimentation to discover the technique that works best for your little one. Here is a list of our favorite burping practices for an easier and more enjoyable feeding experience for both parents and babies.
Preparing for Baby: The Ultimate Hospital Bag Checklist for Your First Newborn
Your baby’s arrival will be one of the most exciting times of your life, and because of that, preparing a hospital bag should be made a priority. For new mothers, figuring out what to pack can feel overwhelming, so we’ve created an itemized list that will allow new mothers to pack stress-free.
Newborn Sleep Training: Using White Noise to Help Your Baby Sleep Through the Night
As a new parent, you might have come across the use of white noise as a means to help your child sleep better. White noise can certainly act as an effective tool in sleep training as it helps mimic a soothing, womb-like setting which facilitates restful sleep in babies. The question is how does white noise help in sleep training and what are the most effective strategies to incorporate it? Let’s get into it.