Modern Parents Guide & Tips | KeaBabies Blog

Even though it’s “par for the course”, leaking breasts can be an inconvenience. For many breastfeeding moms, good, quality nursing pads can be a lifesaver!

Babywearing can safely be done with your child, and it can be such an enjoyable bonding experience for both parent and baby. We’re going to talk about all things babywearing, including breastfeeding while babywearing…Yes, that’s possible too!

Even in the perfect-scenario, pregnancy is a wonderful, but challenging, 9 months. In high-risk pregnancies, or pregnancy with complications, these pains are sometimes debilitating. It can be so scary and lonely. I want you to know you are not alone.

The first 12 weeks after birth, although amazing and joyous, can also be an extremely overwhelming and frustrating time when it comes to how your body heals and gets back to “normal”.  The sooner you can work on proactive and preventative ways to help your body heal, the less of a chance you have to develop common ailments many birthing people encounter.

Are you overwhelmed by the various methods of introducing solid foods to your baby? Purees? Or Baby Led Weaning (BLW) or both? Not sure what nutritious foods to focus on for your baby? Let's see what works for you and your family!

Many parents and caregivers worry about sleep deprivation in the early months of their little one’s life. Despite many babies not being born great sleepers, there is so much that we can do as parents and caregivers to establish long-term, healthy sleep habits right from birth.

Following my C-section, my body just didn’t feel “together”. The struggle with getting my body to feel and look normal was daunting. One thing that helped me feel more confident was wearing a postpartum belt, which is why I recommend that my patients purchase one and add it to the list of “must-haves” for their hospital delivery bags.

Traveling with your baby can cause a bit of anxiety beforehand, especially if it’s your first long trip. Here are a few different travel tips to better prepare for your journey so it becomes a memorable experience for both you and your little one.

Getting ready before you conceive is the ultimate start to becoming a new parent. If you know the dos and don’ts, you’ll have a smooth transition from singlehood to being a full-fledged mom. 

We must try to remember that behaviour is learnt, that we have the power to influence a babies’ behaviour positively or negatively and that we need to set our expectations based upon their developmental ability, circumstance and age.

Childbirth is a natural part of creation, and biological women alone are able and privileged to experience this phenomenal feat of bringing new life into the world. The natural process of giving birth is truly remarkable, however, medical intervention became a necessity to reduce infant mortality rates.

When you're pregnant, you need to be concerned about your nutritional needs and be as safe as possible. This is because your baby depends on you for sound health. So, your primary aim is to work on staying healthy until your baby arrives.