Babies and Toddlers

Nearly every new parent, sometime during the first few months of having their baby, suffers from sleep deprivation. Between around-the-clock feedings, middle-of-the-night wakings, and the baby’s erratic sleep schedules, getting adequate rest seems more or less impossible. But what if there is a sleep setup that could change everything? The Scandinavian sleep method has earned…

Toy safety is more than just checking for age recommendations. As children grow curious, they interact with toys in unpredictable ways (because, kids), which makes evaluating their safety a top priority for any parent. Each year, thousands of toy-related injuries send children to emergency rooms, many of which could be prevented with better oversight or…

How do hurricanes affect baby names? When a hurricane makes landfall, its effects go beyond the physical devastation and disruption to communities in its path. Storms leave lasting societal imprints on many facets of life—even what parents name their children. Spokeo compared data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Social Security Administration to…

Transitioning a toddler from a crib to a bed marks an exciting milestone in their development. However, this change can bring challenges for both parents and children. Many families encounter common pitfalls when setting up a toddler bed, which can disrupt sleep routines and create frustration. For many parents, myself included, I wanted to keep…