I am a senior nursing student at Youngstown State University. Recently, I completed my rotation on the maternity ward, witnessing births and helping new moms with newborn care. Working with these new ...
During Minnesota’s Infant Safe Sleep Week (Nov. 16-22), the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) wants parents and caretakers to know about the best ways to keep babies sleeping safely at home and at ...
For about 3,400 American families each year, the joy of a new baby in the home is cut short by sudden unexpected infant death (SUID). Some of these tragic incidents are attributed to sudden infant ...
Every week in America, 65 babies die from unsafe sleep situations. This is equivalent to three kindergarten classrooms every week. In a month, that’s equivalent to the number of passengers on a Boeing ...
When our 2-year-old daughter started trying to climb out of her crib, my husband and I panicked. Was this normal? Was she trying to climb out too early? What was the next step? Was it too soon to ...
Tucking yourself in like a smothered baked potato is the newest way to get a great night’s sleep. A TikTok trend called the "potato bed" has gone viral as a comfy way of rearranging sheets and pillows ...
SIDS is the last thing any new parent wants to think about. It’s devastating even to imagine. But understanding safe sleep practices and SIDS prevention is an essential part of those first months at ...
Traveling with young kids is a journey, and figuring out where they’ll sleep—and stay asleep—is a major part of that adventure. Seasoned parents know that the right travel accessories, like a ...