There is a lot of controversy surrounding the subject of co-sleeping, which can be worrying as a new mother. This act is something that can work very well for one family, but not for others. The controversy out there can be stressful and distressing for a mother who just wants to do the best for their newborn. Today, we will be taking a closer look at the pros and cons, in order to make things clearer for you. Comfort and Safety Most parents choose to co-sleep with their baby to provide them with an extra level...

What is "Slanger"? People are probably familiar with the word ‘hangry’ – it is the combination of feelings of hunger and anger, taken to mean being irritable because you haven’t eaten. As it turns out, ‘hangry’ has an intuitive but equally aggravating cousin in the form of ‘slangry’. It’s the ugly feeling of sleep deprivation and anger that you might also be familiar with, especially if you’re a new mom. New mothers learn quickly that getting enough sleep when taking care of a newborn is easier said than done. You’re always on the lookout for whether...

If odd pregnancy symptoms didn’t drive you to frantically scour the “baby boards” for advise, the days following your new baby’s return from the hospital are sure to do so. Once you leave behind the comfort of the hospital, with its teams of knowledgable and friendly faces, and head home with your sweet new addition, you […]