Is your baby prone to diaper rashes or eczema? Are you struggling to treat cradle cap or baby acne? Many products that claim to help these kinds of skin issues contain ingredients that can actually aggravate the problem. So how do you know what is safe to put on your baby's brand new skin? And what ingredients should you avoid at all costs?
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5 Ingredients to Avoid Putting on Your Baby's Skin

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You've heard the phrase skin-to-skin, but what about kangaroo care? How can this intimate way of holding your baby increase bonding after birth? What are some of the other benefits? How can it help with breastfeeding? And how does it ease the struggles many premature and NICU babies face?

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The Benefits of Kangaroo Care

Most people think of potty training as something to tackle in toddlerhood. But have you ever heard of potty training a baby? This episode is all about elimination communication, a method some parents use with their babies to help them learn to use the toilet at an early age.
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How to Potty Train Your Infant

You may know them as pacis, binkies, soothies, or a slew of other names we call that thing that we stick in our baby’s mouth to help them stop crying. In my house, pacifiers often work like magic. But are there actual benefits to using them? Today we’re going to dig into the science of pacifiers and address some of the most burning questions new parents have on this topic, as well as tips for addressing some of the more problematic paci woes.
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Are Pacifiers Good for Babies?

When you desperately need to take a quick shower or hop on a work call on a day you don’t have child care, you turn on the TV for a few minutes to keep your baby distracted. Then comes the mom guilt because you let your infant have screen time – something you never thought you’d do. But is all screen time bad? What should you be looking for in a show? And what are some alternative activities you can use to keep your baby occupied?
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Screen Time for Babies with Ms. Rachel

As a new breastfeeding mom, one of your top objectives is to establish a good milk supply for your growing baby. How often should you nurse to bring in your supply? How important is skin-to-skin contact with your baby? What can you do to help regulate an oversupply so you don't feel engorged? Moms with new babies speak out about what worked best for them!
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5 Ingredients to Avoid Putting on Your Baby's Skin

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