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How to Keep Babies Safe in Hot Weather, According to Experts

Before you head out on warm weather family adventures and walks with your new baby, it’s super important to know how to keep your baby safe in the heat. Babies love being outdoors, but they cannot fully sweat (your body's way of cooling itself off and regulating body temperature), so once it gets over about 80 degrees they can often suffer heat stroke or get dehydrated much quicker than an older child or adult. They rely on you to keep them cool! Plus, baby s

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Tips for New Parents on Cradle Cap: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention

Cradle cap: the skin condition that somehow manages to sound cute. While its name may be more appealing that its appearance, cradle cap is a common occurrence in babies that usually goes away without medical treatment. Read on for more details on how to identify, treat, and prevent cradle cap in your newborn. What is cradle cap? Cradle cap is a skin condition commonly seen in newborns.

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4 Steps to Correct Car Seat Installation for New Parents

Installing a car seat properly gets a lot of attention for good reason. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), while most parents and caregivers are confident that they have correctly installed their child’s car seat, almost half (46%) have been installed incorrectly. The good news is that installing a car seat properly has serious benefits: The

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How to Choose the Right Type of Car Seat for Your Family

Picking out a car seat is one of the most important things that expecting parents can do to prepare for a baby’s arrival. The process is always a lot to navigate, with so many styles and features available, and fewer opportunities to check out your options in person, how can you decide which car seat is best for you? At Tadpole

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Tummy Time 101: When to Start and Why It’s So Important

As a parent of a new baby, there is a lot to learn... and it won’t be long before the phrase “tummy time” enters your vocabulary. Tummy time is a great way to support your baby’s development while helping baby explore and become comfortable with the world around them. Before you have your baby, you'll want to know the best tummy time positions to start with in the newborn phase and beyond so you can set your baby up for success. The good news is that our

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“We have structural inequities around medical care, but childbirth in particular, that are really based on racism, classism, and sexism. We have found there are ways to address these issues.” - Jennie Joseph, midwife, advocate, & founder of Commonsense Childbirth

Advocating for Yourself During Pregnancy, Labor and Birth

There’s no other way to say it: the U.S. is facing a maternal health crisis. We are the only developed country with a consistently rising maternal mortality rate, and families of color are suffering disproportionately. In fact, pregnant people of color are 3-4 times more likely to die from complications during pregnancy, birth & postpartum than their white counterparts.

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5 Tips on Caring for Your Baby’s Umbilical Cord

Newborn babies. Caring for such a little body can feel so intimidating at first, and for many parents, umbilical cord care in particular can come with its own set of anxieties. And we get it. It’s not exactly something you have to deal with every day. But good news is, this strange looking little stump is a short-lived part of babyhood and will soon become a cute little belly button. While it is still in the healing process, it is relatively easy to care for. Just keep th

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5 Tips for Introducing Solid Foods to Baby

Does it seem like your baby might be ready to have their first taste of solid food? Congrats! That first feed is such a fun milestone for both parent and child. Along with breaking out the camera, we asked our pediatric nutritionist, Vanessa, for a few pro tips to help get you prepared. Here are her top suggestions, five easy ways to ensure you are both set up for success and that you are helping baby establish a healthy relationship with food, right from the start.

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The Top 8 Food Allergies in Kids and What Parents Need to Know

There’s generally one aspect to starting solids that makes a parent’s heart beat just a little faster… allergens. After all, no parent wants to feel like they are putting their child in life-threatening danger, and especially not with the food they’re putting on their plate. But introducing allergens is a crucial part of the solids process, and you can take some of the anxiety away by knowing you are introducing each allergen as safely as possible. So h

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International Women’s Day: 9 Empowering Leaders in Women’s Health

At Tinyhood, we celebrate women every day and International Women’s Day 2021 is no exception. This year’s International Women’s Day theme reminds us that progress can only happen when we #ChooseToChallenge the biases around us. That’s why this month, we’re highlighting the achievements of nine people who have done just that. These groundbreaking leaders have chos

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How to Prepare Your Baby for Daylight Saving Time

Spring is on the horizon, and with it comes daylight saving time. On March 14th we’ll move our clocks forward an hour. The mornings will be brighter and the evenings will stay lighter longer, giving us an extra hour to enjoy longer days. But for parents, the prospect of another sleep schedule disruption can be daunting. Rest assured, here are some simple strategies you can use to prepare your family for the time change. For some children, especially babies, the jump

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Baby Sign Language: First 11 Signs to Teach Your Baby

Baby sign language can be a fun and effective way to communicate with babies before they learn to speak verbally. When should you start and which signs should you teach first? Let’s review the fundamentals of baby sign language, then learn eleven signs that you can use to introduce baby sign language to your family. Baby sign language basicsOur recent article,

Stephanie T.

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Can I Receive the COVID-19 Vaccine While Breastfeeding?

By Liz Moorhead I’m breastfeeding. Is it safe for me to get the COVID-19 vaccine?While there is no definitive answer just yet, the consensus is that yes, it most likely is safe for a breastfeeding parent to get the COVID-19 vaccine. No one can say with 100% certainty because breastfeeding parents and nursing infants were not included in the first round of clinical trials. We can, however, use what we know about vaccines in

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How To Navigate COVID-19 While You’re Expecting

If you’re pregnant, you’re probably wondering how COVID-19 impacts you and your baby. With so much information online, in the world, and in the media about COVID-19, it can be confusing and hard to trust a single “source of truth.” At Tinyhood, our goal is to provide you with current, factual information to help keep you safe and help you make the best decisions for you and your family. How is COVID-19 transmitted?

Dana C.

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Baby Sign Language: What it is, What the Benefits Are, & When to Start

Baby sign language is a powerful technique that parents can use to communicate and bond with their baby before the baby learns to talk. Introducing baby sign language is simple, and it’s not just for babies. Even toddlers who have already begun to use spoken words can benefit from signing. As a speech language pathologist, I’ve seen countless families use baby sign language to build trust and two-way communication with their little ones. Here’s what you need to know to get s

Stephanie T.

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6 Things You Need to Know About Toxic Heavy Metals in Baby Food

1. Wait, what’s going on? Maybe you’ve seen some articles with intense headlines regarding toxic baby food. In November, Congress investigated claims of high levels of heavy metals in baby foods and released a report last week. It included some scary findings about the levels of arsenic, cadmium, lead and me

Vanessa T.

New mom sitting in a rocking chair holding swaddled newborn baby, with a breast pump in the foreground.

Understanding Postpartum: What to Expect and Signs to Look For

Having a baby is an enormous event, involving so much preparation. Your body has been changing for nine months. You've been mentally preparing, perhaps with classes or reading. You've likely begun to arrange the baby's space and clothes and toys. But, how can you prepare for the emotional weight of this huge experience?Welcoming a baby is exciting, but with all of the many transitions involved, your feelings might be more complex than you anticipate. This is a brand new

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new parent in delivery room having just given birth, labor team is supporting her and performing post-delivery checks

Vaginal Tearing: What to Expect and How to Heal

On the list of slightly nerve-wracking and definitely unglamorous things about giving birth, vaginal tearing is right up there. Given those chances, it’s important to understand what to expect and how to heal — as always, knowledge is power. What are vaginal tears and why do they occur?Vaginal tears are exactly what they sound like: a tear in the tissue and muscle around your vagina and perineum. Vaginal tears are also called

Ashley S.

Woman during C-section surgery delivery wearing a surgical gown and hair net with blue drape in front of her, doctors are operating.

The Ultimate Guide to C-Sections: What to Expect and How to Recover

What exactly is a cesarean section, why are they performed, what should you expect, and what is recovery like? Cesarean births are common, safe, and nothing to be afraid of. In fact, while most expectant parents plan on a vaginal birth, about 32% of birthing parents in the U.S. give birth via cesarean section. Let’s dive into all things cesarean. What is a cesarean birth?A cesarean birth, also called a C-section, is w

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Top 5 Pain Management Techniques for Childbirth

When you’re pregnant, it’s totally natural to be nervous about labor pain. It’s a big unknown of the birth experience — What will it feel like? How intense will the pain be? How will I react? — and often features prominently in friends’ and family members’ birth stories. But here’s the thing: every body and every birth are different. While you can’t know exactly how yours will respond, we can assure you that our bodies were made to do this

Ashley S.

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The Ultimate Guide to Fetal Positioning

By Liz Moorhead As your due date approaches, your baby’s position can be more or less favorable for vaginal birth, meaning presenting fewer potential complications. There are three possible positions, with different variations, and loads of ways to attempt to reposition your baby if needed.

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The Top 5 Ways Your Partner Can Support You During Labor

By Liz Moorhead Preparing for labor is exciting, but as your due date nears, it can also be stressful. It’s reassuring to remember: you’re not in this alone. Whether you choose to hire a doula or rely on your support person, there are many ways a birth partner can offer encouragement, comfort and care. 1. Provide physical comfort.Perhaps the most tangible means of support is help in staying

Ashley S.

New mom wearing postpartum mesh underwear while breastfeeding her newborn baby lying down in a bed.

The Top 7 Things You Need for Postpartum Care, According to Experts

By Mairead Kelly It’s natural to focus on your baby during pregnancy—for first-time parents especially, there’s so much to prepare for and learn before they arrive. But rarely, in between bulk-buying diapers, forming yo

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Deciding on the Birth Preferences That Work for You

When it comes to your baby, it's a seemingly endless list of choices to make. You know which baby names you like, you've picked out everything from wipes and onesies to a crib and car seat for your registry, and likely even taken classes to prep for when baby arrives. Chances are, you've also spent some time picturing moments of your labor and birth. The truth is that the birthing process involves so many variables that it’s impossible to predict exactly wh

Ashley S.

Pregnant woman wearing protective face mask talking to her medical team.

Top 11 COVID-19 Questions to Ask Your Provider and Birth Place

By Alena Bowen 2020 is officially behind us — hooray! — but unfortunately, COVID-19 is not. If you’re currently expecting, it’s important to understand how your provider and birth place will keep you and baby safe during your pregnancy, labor, and birth.Ask these 11 questions to get a clear understanding of how your provider’s and birth place’s particular protocols and policies will impact your birth experience

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