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Fact: parents of tiny humans have zero time. Somehow, between eating, sleeping, and pooping, babies manage to consume every hour of the day. Activities that you used to take for granted like showering and having an adult conversation about something other than the baby become luxuries on par with a trip to the spa. In those crazy first months (who are we kidding, years), preparing healthy food for the grown-ups in your family can be one of th

In the first post of our Meal Planning 101 series, Why Meal Planning Will Save Your Sanity, I shared why meal planning is so beneficial (saves time and money while boosting health) and what, exactly, healthy meals and snacks look like. Today, let’s get into the “how” of planning your meals: 

As a new parent, the idea of starting your baby on solid foods can be exciting, daunting, or a little bit of both. For every cute picture on Instagram of a chubby baby with a big smile and a face full of peas, there is a new article in your feed with “updated guidelines” on when and how to introduce solids. It can seem overwhelming — but it doesn’t have to be. Your baby is the best source of information about when to dive in. The

Like most new or expecting parents, you’ve probably spent a lot of time preparing baby’s sleep environment, creating a space that’s cute, cozy and safe. But is it actually conducive to sleep? While sleepless nights are just a part life with a newborn, creating a proper sleep environment will help you maximize shut-eye and instill healthy habits from the start. Our sleep expert, Jennifer, has six tips to help make baby sleep time easier. 

As a new parent, you will discover an overwhelming amount of advice on newborn sleep. We asked our newborn sleep expert to break down the most common pesky pieces of misinformation—and why they're wrong—about your little one's sleep schedule!

 Has your baby or toddler suddenly begun waking frequently in the night—as frequently as every 30-45 minutes?This phenomenon can be baffling to parents who are used to their children sleeping more soundly at night, and we certainly understand the concern. Here are some reasons why it may be happening.1.  Ear infections - You may be surprised to learn that ear infections are one of the top reasons for sudden, freq

Whether you're a first timer or seasoned parent, dealing with a fussy newborn can feel all too familiar. During the day, your newborn is an adorable, sleepy ball of mush. When the sun goes down, they are (inconveniently) ready to party. Trust us, you’re far from alone. Day/Night Confusion is incredibly common in newborns. It’s a remnant from baby’s time in the womb, when your daily activities managed to “rock” baby to sleep, and your

Recently, a Tinyhood Mom wrote into one of our breastfeeding experts, Dana Czuczka, IBCLC, with this message: “All of a sudden, I realized I have a hard lump in my breast. It actually hurts when I touch it!  Help! What is this and what should I do?” Fortunately, Dana was pretty sure she knew exactly what this was: a clogged duct in the breast. Here she shares her steps for dealing with this common breastfeeding issue. was pretty sure she knew exactly what this was:

Relax—this is a common problem new moms face. Most babies take time getting used to the newness and feel of a bottle. It’s important to stay calm and tell yourself this too shall pass—because it may take some time, but you’ll get through it!

Pumping and storing breastmilk is a great way for breastfeeding parents to gain a little flexibility and freedom, have partners help out with feeding baby, and ensure the breastfeeding parent can go back to work and still provide baby with breastmilk. We know the internet has a lot of conflicting information on all the rules around this topic so we've

So your parental leave is ending. How the heck did that happen?! For some, it’s an exciting occasion, the chance to focus on something new. For others, it’s more somber because they know they’ll miss their baby like crazy. And for most… it’s both of those things with an added dash of anxiety thrown in. Because you are no longer managing the normal work-life things you know about; you’re also managing new working parent-life things. And if y

If you’re worried about producing enough breast milk for your baby, you’re not alone. This is a common concern among breastfeeding parents at some point in their breastfeeding journey. In all likelihood, your body can produce enough milk. You just need to help it along a bit. How? We asked our expert and certified lactation consultant Dana for her top tips for increasing breast milk production. Here are her recommendations.