Swaddle, Swaddle, Swaddle! | Newborn Parenting Tip # 1

Swaddle, Swaddle, Swaddle! | Newborn Parenting Tip # 1

Over the years I’ve learned a number of tricks to soothe and comfort babies, and to surround them with a comfortable environment. These same techniques that I use during my sessions can be used at home to make your baby more comfortable. And most importantly, SLEEP!

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Turn up the noise | Newborn Parenting Tip #4

Turn up the noise | Newborn Parenting Tip #4

If I had a dollar for every time parents ordered a “shusher” during their session, I’d have A LOT of dollars! :P These tips come from the idea that your baby is in their “4th Trimester” and is still adjusting to life outside the womb. A white noise machine (or shusher) is one of my favorites, it helps to simulate the noises your baby was used to hearing in the womb. White noise not only helps relax babies but it helps to soften environmental sounds that can disrupt sleep so you don’t have to tiptoe around the whole house when your baby is sleeping.

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