Sara McAllister, Welcome Home Baby, LLC.
To Sterilize or Not To Sterilize Baby Bottles
To sterilize or not to sterilize your baby bottles, that is the question! The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that a baby bottle be washed after every feeding with hot water and soap, then allowed to dry thoroughly. This helps prevent the growth of bacteria, which thrives in water or leftover milk. While your mother and grandmother may have used boiling water to sterilize baby bottles, doctors say there is no longer a need to do this. They now say that if your water
Sara McAllister, Welcome Home Baby, LLC.
Infant Massage
Infant massage is not only a great way to bond with your baby, it is also an incredible tool to promote relaxation for your little one. Massage is shown to decrease the production of cortisol and norepinephrine (stress hormones) and increase serotonin (the body‘s natural relaxation hormone). Research also finds that massage may promote sounder and longer sleep patterns, aid in digestive issues, and enhance an infant's immune system, motor skills, and intellectual development.
Sara McAllister, Welcome Home Baby, LLC.
Reading Recommendation!
Reading recommendation! The Happy Sleeper is one of my favorite guides, specifically for the 0-4 month age range. The “soothing ladder” is an incredible visual reference for parents and caregivers, helping baby establish self soothing skills from day one and stretching night sleep while always attending to baby’s needs. Finding this book, the 0-4 month chapter more closely represents my own method as a Newborn Care Specialist than any other I have found! Find your copy here:
Sara McAllister, Welcome Home Baby, LLC.
Favorite Product Spotlight: Twin Z Pillow Review
I am always researching the latest and greatest baby gear on the market. I am also a bit of a minimalist when it comes to gear and there are very few twin specific products that I absolutely love. The Twin Z Pillow is a seriously great multi-use pillow for breastfeeding, bottle feeding, tummy time, reflux support, and more. In function, this pillow is a bit bigger than some twin feeding pillows on the market, measuring at approximately 36” x 24” x 5” however it is very mobile
