Parents
Newborns, Visitors and COVID-19 (and Flu and RSV): When can I hold your baby? Updated for Fall 2022
In the nearly 2 decades I have spent working with new parents, I can’t remember a time when the question about who should be allowed around a newborn was so complicated. We have always wanted to keep new babies and new parents healthy, fed, and supported (no small feat) but even as the COVID-19 pandemic…
Starting Solids Primer: Part 3
Meal planning! In part 3 of our Starting Solids series we have ideas for which foods are good to start with whether you’re offering purees, doing baby-led weaning, or providing a combination. Starting at 6 months: 1 meal per day When parents/family are also eating Excellent first foods: Sweet potato (baked in logs or…
New Parent Winter Survival Tips
Congratulations! It’s your first winter as a new parent in snowy, cold New England. Whether your baby is brand new or nearing their first birthday here are some tips to enjoy the icy winter and not get stuck in the snow: 1. Get good at wearing that baby! Even the best stroller is no…