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10 Things to Know About Newborns
December 14, 2022
Infant

10 Things to Know About Newborns

Your newborn is like a friend you’ve been talking to on the phone for months, but are meeting in person for the first time! Here are some tips to help you get to know each other and strengthen your bond. Tip #1 Your baby will probably not sleep through the night. It takes babies 4-6 […]

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Making Sense of Soups: Easy Black
December 7, 2022
General /FamilyRecipes

Making Sense of Soups: Easy Black Bean Soup

When the weather turns cold and windy, warm up with our hearty and healthy winter soups. Homemade soups are easy to prepare, they’re fun for kids to slurp, and they taste great too. Our black bean and sweet potato soups are made with lots of vegetables, so every spoonful brings great nutrition to your family’s […]

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Making Sense of Soups: Sweet Potato
December 7, 2022
General /FamilyRecipes

Making Sense of Soups: Sweet Potato & Chicken Soup

When the weather turns cold and windy, warm up with our hearty and healthy winter soups. Homemade soups are easy to prepare, they’re fun for kids to slurp, and they taste great too. Our black bean and sweet potato soups are made with lots of vegetables, so every spoonful brings great nutrition to your family’s […]

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6 Nutrients Toddlers Need
November 30, 2022
Children

6 Nutrients Toddlers Need

Some toddlers aren’t getting enough of these 6 nutrients, is your child one of them?! Toddlers can be tough to feed. Some meals they want to keep eating and at others, it’s two bites and they’re out of there! This happens because growth slows down at around age 2, causing a dip in appetite. And […]

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Chest/Breastfeeding in Public… Stay Calm and
November 23, 2022
Infant

Chest/Breastfeeding in Public… Stay Calm and Nurse On

Moms and babies both benefit from human milk. However, previous generations bottle-fed their babies, so many people have never seen someone chest/breastfeeding. Even your friends may have never seen a nursing mom. That’s one reason that nursing in public has a degree of “shock value”. Some even think chest/breastfeeding is a private activity that should […]

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3 Ways to Play and Grow
November 16, 2022
Infant

3 Ways to Play and Grow with Baby

It may not always seem like it, but your baby is doing important work in the first weeks and months of their life. As they play and move, they learn about the world around them through their senses, and get stronger to be ready for crawling, walking and more! Massage, tummy time and reaching and […]

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Feeling the Burn? Get Heartburn Help
November 9, 2022
Women

Feeling the Burn? Get Heartburn Help Now!

Destiny loved wearing clothes to show off her baby bump. Her pregnancy was going great, except for the frequent heartburn. What Destiny didn’t know was her skinny jeans and tight tops could actually be making her heartburn worse! Destiny was ready to try anything because it seemed like no matter what she ate or drank, […]

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How to Nurture Your Child’s Body
November 2, 2022
Children

How to Nurture Your Child’s Body Image

Six-month-old Madilynn, my first grandbaby, had just arrived for a visit. I was telling her how happy I was to see her when my husband reached over, jiggled her little leg and said, “She’s so fat!” Although it was said in a loving way and with a big grin, I was put off. “She’s a […]

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How to Raise a Child Who
October 26, 2022
Children

How to Raise a Child Who Likes Healthy Food

Did you know your baby prefers certain flavors even before they are born? And the flavors they like during their first year may tell you what they will want to eat as they grow up? It’s true! While some of your baby’s flavor preferences are present at birth, you still have a lot of influence […]

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Technology Tips for Smart Families
October 19, 2022
General /Family

Technology Tips for Smart Families

Today, screens are everywhere, whether it’s a smartphone, TV, tablet, or video game console. Screens are inviting, fun, and even addictive, so it’s easy to spend too much time with them. And let’s face it; a little screen time can help you get dinner on the table! But sadly, screen time may hurt your child’s […]

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A Healthy Home for Your New
October 12, 2022
Infant

A Healthy Home for Your New Baby

Healthy takes on a whole new meaning when you have a newborn! Babies can get sick more easily because their immune systems are still developing. This is why it’s important to be especially careful during the first six to eight weeks of your baby’s life. THE SECRET TO A HEALTHY LIFE IS IN YOUR HANDS […]

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    Side-Lying Hold

    1. For the right breast, lie on your right side with your baby facing you.
    2. Pull your baby close. Your baby’s mouth should be level with your nipple.
    3. In this position, you can cradle your baby’s back with your left arm and support yourself with your right arm and/or pillows.
    4. Keep loose clothing and bedding away from your baby.
    5. Reverse for the left breast.

    This hold is useful when:

    • You had a C-section
    • You want to rest while baby feeds
    • You are breastfeeding in the middle of the night
    • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
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    Cross-Cradle Hold

    1. For the right breast, use your left arm to hold your baby’s head at your right breast and baby’s body toward your left side. A pillow across your lap can help support your left arm.
    2. Gently place your left hand behind your baby’s ears and neck, with your thumb and index finger behind each ear and your palm between baby’s shoulder blades. Turn your baby’s body toward yours so your tummies are touching.
    3. Hold your breast as if you are squeezing a sandwich. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Instead, bring your baby to you.
    4. As your baby’s mouth opens, push gently with your left palm on baby’s head to help them latch on. Make sure you keep your fingers out of the way.
    5. Reverse for the left breast.

    This hold is useful when:

    • Your baby is premature
    • Your baby has a weak suck
    • Your baby needs help to stay latched
    • Your baby needs extra head support
    • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
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    Clutch or “Football” Hold

    1. For the right breast, hold your baby level, facing up, at your right side.
    2. Put your baby’s head near your right nipple and support their back and legs under your right arm.
    3. Hold the base of your baby’s head with your right palm. A pillow underneath your right arm can help support your baby’s weight.
    4. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Bring baby to you instead.
    5. Reverse for the left breast.

    This hold is useful when:

    • You had a C-section
    • You have large breasts
    • You have flat or inverted nipples
    • You have a strong milk let-down
    • You are breastfeeding twins
    • Your baby likes to feed in an upright position
    • Your baby has reflux
    • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
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    Cradle Hold

    1. For the right breast, cradle your baby with your right arm. Your baby will be on their left side across your lap, facing you at nipple level.
    2. Your baby’s head will rest on your right forearm with your baby’s back along your inner arm and palm.
    3. Turn your baby’s tummy toward your tummy. Your left hand is free to support your breast, if needed. Pillows can help support your arm and elbow.
    4. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Instead, bring your baby to you.
    5. Reverse for the left breast.

    This hold is useful when:

    • Your baby needs help latching on
    • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
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    Laid-Back Hold

    1. Lean back on a pillow with your baby’s tummy touching yours and their head at breast level. Some moms find that sitting up nearly straight works well. Others prefer to lean back and lie almost flat.
    2. You can place your baby’s cheek near your breast, or you may want to use one hand to hold your breast near your baby. It’s up to you and what you think feels best.
    3. Your baby will naturally find your nipple, latch, and begin to suckle.

    This hold is useful when:

    • Your baby is placed on your chest right after birth
    • You have a strong milk let-down
    • You have large breasts
    • You and your baby are comfortable in this position