We, here at Welcome Home Baby, are continuously reminded that we are so lucky to be able to do what we love every single day. Having the means and the reach to help families transition as they welcome a new, tiny human into the world is truly a blessing we do not take for granted. With the holidays quickly approaching and the need ever growing, we have decided to partner with a local shelter that serves pregnant women in crisis, providing a home throughout their healing journ

I am often asked: “If you were personally buying an infant car seat and stroller, what would you purchase?” There is never a one-size-fits-all answer to this question. Every family is different and every family has different needs and priorities for their baby gear. Some families may be looking for a travel friendly stroller and/or car seat while another family may be looking for a stroller fit for jogging or all-terrain hiking. One family may be looking for the lightes

Some exciting news coming to Welcome Home Baby! These are a few of my favorite things. A pile of just a few of the baby carriers and wraps in my own personal collection, carriers that I have collected throughout the years and that have held and comforted many, many babies! These, and many others in my collection, come with me to visit the homes of new and expectant parents each and every week. There is no better way to find the perfect carrier than to try them out and find th

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:

A new parent's guide to keeping the whole family happy, healthy, and safe during the holidays.

The newborn witching hour. That challenging time toward the end of the day when your baby is fussy and nothing seems to soothe her. In most cases, this witching hour is a combination of overstimulation and overtiredness after a long day for your little one. In most of our homes, daytime is far more stimulating than nighttime. The lights and sounds and activity of the day is all around your little one. And even though your newborn baby may not be participating in all of that a

Overnight care is one of the most popular services a Newborn Care Specialist offers. Overnights can be exhausting with a brand new tiny huma

As many of you know, along with my passion for newborn care, I have quite a passion for newborn gear! I love checking out all of the latest and greatest baby products on the market and staying up to date with what is out there…and when I find an all around perfect product, I just love to share it! My latest find: My new Lily Jade Meggan diaper bag! I just recently discovered Lily Jade and fell completely in love. Lily Jade designer bags are gorgeous, the quality is beyond exp

Storing breastmilk can be confusing, but it doesn't have to be! Here are a few of my tips and recommendations when storing and feeding human milk. Milk can be stored in a glass container with a leakproof lid, a BPA-free hard plastic container with a leakproof lid, or polyethylene breastmilk freezer storage bags. You will want to store milk in a quantity that your baby is likely to take in one feeding to avoid wasting any leftover milk in the container. For babies 1-2 weeks