Newborn 0-3 Months

Make Nursing Less Stressful

Breastfeeding Twins: Six Fascinating Facts Every Parent Should Know

Allie Walld 2 days ago

Breastfeeding one baby can feel intimidating. But when you find out you're carrying more than one baby, the pressure of feeding two newborns simultaneously might make you doubt your milk supply and whether you'll be able to produce enough for two tiny, little humans. You may also wonder whether you'll have the energy to handle breastfeeding twins physically (we're talking double the...

Critical Intervention

Why Are My Preemies on Caffeine Therapy? Three Vital Benefits Explained

Allie Walld 6 days ago

If your journey with newborn twins is anything like ours, it's safe to say you'll be consuming copious cups of coffee just to get through the newborn stage. But that newborn stage with your babies might not begin at home immediately after they're delivered. It might start in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), like ours did. Every pregnancy is different, so it may not always be...

Nod to the NICU

If Your Newborn Babies Need the NICU, Know They’re in Capable, Caring Hands

Allie Walld 2 weeks ago

If your babies were born prematurely and needed to spend time in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), then you're already painfully aware of the amazing things NICU nurses and doctors do day-in and day-out to care for critically ill newborns. Becoming a NICU parent happens in an instant. It can be physically and emotionally exhausting, but nothing is greater than witnessing your...

Don't Skip the Shot

Preventing VKDB: Why the Vitamin K Shot is a Lifesaver for Premature Babies

Allie Walld 1 month ago

When babies are born, there's a vitamin they're deficient in, and if they don't receive a properly titrated dose of it shortly after they're born, they're at an exponentially higher risk of dangerous bleeding in the brain, lungs, or gut for the first six months of their life. It's known as Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding (VKDB), and it can happen suddenly and be life-threatening. In a...

Safety On the Go

Evenflo Recalls Select Models of Infant Car Seats Over Calibration Issue

Allie Walld 1 month ago

Evenflo is voluntarily recalling select models of its Revolve180 LiteMax NXT infant car seat after additional safety testing found that some seats did not meet certain federal performance requirements due to a calibration issue with the level indicator. The recalled car seats were sold in the United States and manufactured before April 1, 2025. The recalled car seats were sold in...

Check Your Car Seats

Evenflo Recalls Certain REO Car Seat Models Due to Safety Concerns

Allie Walld 2 months ago

As a parent, the most important thing is keeping your children safe, whether you're at home or on the road and getting your family from Point A to Point B. We research and purchase items that we feel are safe, and for the most part, they are. But, sometimes, products are recalled after additional safety testing is conducted. This is why it's important to pay attention to product...

Marco…Polo

Best Swimsuit Colors for Water Safety: Keep Your Twins Visible This Summer

Allie Walld 2 months ago

Once your twins are mobile, look out. You'll be chasing after them pretty much non-stop, day-in and day-out. Your step count will thank you. Your energy levels may not. It will quickly become your new normal, and while you eventually get used to all the running around, one of the biggest worries to get over, as a parent of multiples, is feeling confident enough to take them on outings...

Smart Baby Safety Solution

New Baby Health & Safety Kit Helps Parents Track Their Babies’ Health

Allie Walld 2 months ago

When you have children, one of the things that's always top-of-mind for a parent is keeping their kids safe. And when you're juggling taking care of two sick babies at once, one of the things that's always top-of-mind is how you can get them feeling better as quickly as you can. One baby care company is making it easier to monitor your little ones when they're feeling under the...

Vision Health

Here’s Looking at You Kid: Why Vision Monitoring of Preemies is Paramount

Allie Walld 4 months ago

May is Vision Health Awareness Month. It's important to keep an eye (pun very much intended) on your children's eye health all-year-round. But proactive monitoring of your twin's vision is paramount, especially if they were born premature (before 36 weeks). This is because twins are at a higher risk for vision problems. This is because twins are at a higher risk for vision...

The Cortisol Curve

When Stress Levels Don't Drop During the Day, it Can Impact Your Health

Allie Walld 5 months ago

If you've welcomed your offspring into this world, you've likely heard of a non-stress test, which is done during the third trimester and monitors both fetal heart rates and their reaction to movement to make sure your babies are getting enough oxygen. The non-stress test is a very important, non-invasive screening done for high-risk pregnancies. After your babies are born, the other...