Newborns cry in different languages
It’s true! And we’ve known this for a few years, but it never ceases to amaze me when I think about it. To learn more, I encourage you to check out this amazing article on multilingualism and fetal development. TLDR: babies who gestated around parents speaking French are distinguishable in their cries from babies who…
A dozen items that should be on every baby registry checklist (but usually aren’t)
Registry checklists will remind you about cribs, milk storage bags, and diapers, but they usually forget these 12 essentials.
Book Review: Orange Is an Apricot, Green Is a Tree Frog
A delightful nature-based book about colors
How to ask four doula interview questions you don’t know how to ask
“So, do you, like, actually help with stuff or is this just an oxytocin vampire situation?”
Book Review: Pythagorean Theorem for Babies
I wanted to love this book. I really wanted to. But…
Book Review: Naming Ceremony
A big sister helps prepare for her little sister’s naming ceremony.
ICYMI: Most popular blog posts of 2023
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A weekly practice that could make a world of difference to your mental health
It is not surprising when someone becomes depressed after giving birth – or even before. Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) affect the majority of new parents, and they can happen even if someone’s pregnancy and birth experience was wonderful. Some PMADs are subtle and can be difficult to identify. New parents often wonder, Is…
The first diapers
Guess what material we think made the first diaper?
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