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Breastfeeding Basics: Everything You Need to Know (VIDEO)

Breastfeeding can be one of the most challenging parts of having a new baby. Despite what society may make you think, it doesn’t come as naturally as you would expect. The most important way you can prepare for a successful breastfeeding journey is by taking a class and educating yourself on all things breastfeeding. In the video below, the expert that leads our Breastfeeding 101 online class, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Dana C., wal

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How to Prepare for Labor and Delivery

If you’re feeling anxious about giving birth, we get it! The idea of giving birth can feel overwhelming but the best way you can combat that anxiety is by being prepared—both physically and mentally. Go into labor with confidence by taking a childbirth class and checking these items off your “To-Do List.”: Stay positive. Your mind is powerful, which is both a wonderful and dangerous thing. Try to keep positive and not g

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Why Everyone Should Take a Breastfeeding Class Before Birth

Breastfeeding can be one of the biggest challenges for a new mom. The frustration when it doesn’t come as easily and as naturally as you expect can leave you feeling like a failure. But the truth is, breastfeeding can be hard. It takes a lot of work, and the best thing you can do for you and your future little one is to prepare by taking a breastfeeding class BEFORE birth. &

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What is the CPR ratio for infants?

It’s a scenario no parent wants to imagine: finding your infant unconscious. But as terrifying as this image is, these kinds of emergencies are important to consider and educate yourself about. The more you can learn in the calm moments, the quicker and more confidently you can act should you ever find yourself in a true life-or-death situation.So first thing’s first – if you find your infant (under the age of 1) unconscious, your focus is on providing i

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A Guide to Oh Crap! Potty Training

There are many potty training methods out there, but one that is often talked about is the Oh Crap! Potty training method. While the name, “Oh Crap,” is likely what most toddler parents are thinking when it’s time to potty train their little one, it’s not the only appeal to parents. Below, we break down everything you need to know about Oh Crap! Potty Training. What is the Oh Crap potty training method?

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3 Day Potty Training Methods: Everything you Need to Know

The idea of potty training your toddler can be overwhelming— and so can choosing the right method for you and your child. While there are many different philosophies on how to potty train out there, one popular (and controversial) way of doing so is using a 3 day method. Read on for everything you need to know about this bootcamp style of potty training. What are 3 day potty training methods? Three-day potty training methods ar

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18 Expert-Recommended Potty Training Books

It’s time to potty train, or at least close to it. Maybe your little one is showing signs of readiness, or maybe they are just starting to show interest. Among the many ways to prepare for potty training, reading

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10 Expert-Recommended Potty Seats, Perfect for Your Toddler

If your little one is ready to start potty training, purchasing a potty chair is likely high on your shopping list. From floor potties and toilet seat inserts, to built in seats, selecting the right potty seat for the job is an important part of the process — it helps facilitate proper positioning for your little one — and there are definit

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Expert Tips for Potty Training Boys

Parents of boys, we're sure you've heard, “boys are harder to potty train,” many times. But, we’ve got some good news for you: that’s not true! Yes, boys can eventually learn to pee standing up, but to start it’s best to teach them to sit when starting out. Meaning, potty training boys vs. girls is actually not that different! According to Quiara Smith, the pediatric pelvic floor therapist that leads our

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Expert Tips for Potty Training Girls

You may have heard that potty training a girl is easier than potty training a boy, but that’s simply not true. While there are a few small differences between the two — wiping technique, and the obvious: boys eventually stand to pee — the concept is placing gender roles on children, when in fact, each child is unique. Quiara Smith, the pediatric pelvic floor therapist that leads our

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How to Prepare for Potty Training

Do you think your toddler is close to, or ready to start potty training?? Have they become more curious about the toilet? Maybe they’ve started following you into the bathroom and asking questions, or have started to become increasingly bothered by dirty diapers? These all could be signs your toddler is ready to start potty training, but making sure they (and you!) are prepared is the first step to success. You can start preparing your child f

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Expert-Recommended Potty Training Gear for Toddlers

When it’s time to start potty training, you won’t just need to prepare you and your child emotionally, there is also some physical preparation you can do to make the process as smooth as possible. From the best potty seats and stools, to the best books about the potty and more, the list of products can feel a bit overwhelming. That’s why we’ve rounded up all the best potty training gear you’ll need

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7 Signs Your Child is Ready to Potty Train, According to Our Expert

With potty training, timing is everything. Starting too early, or pushing a child who isn’t ready to start, will only prolong the process and increase frustration on both sides.So, what does “ready to potty train” look like? Well, biologically speaking, it largely depends on their age, which usually comes between 24 and 30 months. This is when they gain control over their pelvic floor muscles allowing them to develop a strong and accurate sense of their urges&mdas

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The Right Time to Potty Train, According to our Expert

Like many parents, you may be wondering when to start potty training your child. Learning to use the potty independently is a milestone just like any other. But it can feel more intimidating for us parents, than, say, learning to sit on their own, or learning to walk. So many questions run through our mind — When do we start potty training? How do I prepare them for success? What do I actually need to do to teach them? And, while all of those are valid q

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"This online childbirth course was better than my hospital's class."

Read on as Tinyhood mom Amanda B. reflects on her experience preparing for childbirth, and what she wishes she had known from the start. When I was pregnant, I had a ton of anxiety about giving birth. There were so many “what-if’s”… What if I can’t handle the pain? What if I tear? What if my epidural doesn’t work? I knew that I wanted to prepare in some way so I would have some sense of what I was walking into.&nbs

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5 Signs Your Baby Would Benefit From Sleep Training

When it comes to babies and young toddlers, it’s hard to know which sleep issues are “just a phase” and which need a little bit of intervention. Certainly, there are plenty of sleep phases (hi, 4-month sleep regression!) that we as parents often just have to power through, but if your baby is consistently having one (or more!) of the below sleep issues, it’s a pretty good sign that they would benefit from some parental guidance in the form of

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The Real Story on “Cry-It-Out”: What It Is & What It’s Not

“The only way they’re gonna sleep is if you let them cry-it-out.” If you are a parent struggling with sleep, chances are you’ve gotten this advice from your own parents, friends, books, or random blog posts on the Internet (oh hey there!). But is that advice actually good advice? First, let’s look at what the science says. Since the words “cry-it-out” were first echoed, there has been fear that leaving your baby to cry can somehow

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Are Sleep Regressions Real?

Sleep regressions. They’re like the parental boogie man, always lurking just around the corner, waiting to snatch your hard-won shut-eye… or are they? We asked our baby & toddler sleep expert Natalie Willes to give us the 411 on sleep regressions, and she had a surprising answer. Truth is… most sleep regressions aren’t real. “Yes, there are a handful of true sleep regressions, times where your baby is maki

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3 Tips for Creating an Effective Baby Bedtime Routine

For some, bedtime is the sweetest part of every day. For others… not so much. If you’re in the latter camp and finding bedtime to be a constant battle or a long, drawn-out process that stretches on into eternity, this post is for you. We asked our baby & toddler sleep expert Natalie Willes how to create an effective routine (you know, one that actually signals to your child it’s time to lay down and go to sleep), and it

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5 Signs You Are Ready to Sleep Train Your Baby

Let’s cut to the chase: if you are reading this article, you are probably looking for ways to get your baby sleeping through the night or taking longer, more age-appropriate naps. Which means you might be considering sleep training and wondering when’s the right time to begin. Of course, every baby and every family is different, so when it comes to timing, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. But there are some key signs to look for that indicate you and

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6 Ways to End the Early Wakings Once & For All

Tell us if this sounds familiar: your sweet angel baby is sleeping like, well, a sweet angel. They’re down at 7 p.m. and up at 7 a.m. like clockwork. Then all of a sudden, your baby becomes an early riser, waking at 6 a.m… or 5 a.m.. or even 4 a.m. Early morning wake-ups are one of the most common sleep issues, and they seem to plague even the best little sleepers from time to time. That’s because as babies approach morning, their sleep cycles become li

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My, How Times Have Changed: 6 New Things Grandparents Need to Know

No matter how much the world changes, babies stay the same. They eat a lot, they poop a lot, and they sleep, well, not a whole lot. But despite this, many of the basic ways we care for babies have changed over the past 20 to 30 years. That’s all thanks to new science and research surrounding baby development. So for all the expecting new grandparents out there, we wanted to outline exactly what some of those changes are and why, so you can feel confident caring for your

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These 8 Items Will Make Breastfeeding Just A Little Easier

Planning on breastfeeding? While nursing can be one of the most challenging parts about becoming a new parent, there are definitely some ways you can prepare before your baby is born. This will make things a little less overwhelming in those early days and weeks of the newborn phase.If you are feeling unsure about your breastfeeding journey, our free online course Breastfeeding 101: From Prenatal Prep

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5 Things I Wish I Had Known About Newborn Sleep

Note from Tinyhood: Love and need your sleep? We’re with you. While having a newborn does mean (at least for a little while!) you’ll likely be up in the middle of the night, there are ways to make sure you establish healthy sleep habits from the start. Our online course, Baby 101: The Parenting Prerequisite, teaches expecting parents the skills to understand their baby'

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The Top 9 Decisions to Make Before You Go into Labor

There comes a time in your pregnancy when you have the sudden realization that you will actually have to give birth to that baby you’ve been carrying for the last 9 months. And, whether it’s your first or fourth baby, that can cause some anxiety. The best way to overcome that anxiety is to be prepared. Luckily our Childbirth 101 online course will give you the tools you need to go into labor and delivery with confidenc

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