Brooke Strickland

Your Post-Pregnancy Fitness Routine

After giving birth, many parents can’t wait to get back into a regular exercise routine so they can shed the baby weight and feel more energized. However, it’s not always as easy as putting on your running shoes and hitting the pavement. There are some new realities that come with

Baby Must-Haves for Your Registry

There’s no doubt about it – there are so many baby essentials to pick out and it’s hard to know what exactly the must-haves are and what aren’t. Here are some of the most important things to add to your list.

Tips for Keeping Your Relationship Healthy After Baby

Becoming parents is a huge change. While your heart explodes with love for your new little bundle, parenthood also requires you to be flexible, adapt to new routines, and sacrifice certain things. Your relationship with your partner is also bound to change. It’s common to experience challenges as a couple

Newborn Photo Shoots: What to Consider

Capturing the precious new moments of newborn life is important and preserving those memories with a special newborn photo shoot is a great way to do that. Here are some things to consider.

Tips to be a better parent and supporting partner | Newborn Care

Parent to be: Tips to Support Your Pregnant Partner

Whether you are becoming a parent for the first time, or your new baby will be a sibling for another one of your children, it is a wonderful and exciting time to be parents. It’s also normal to feel a bit anxious about the upcoming changes to your family and

A newborn baby sleeps contently in a basket holding a teddy bear | Career advice for infant care

A Guide to Newborn Care Jobs: Crafting Your Path to Success

Becoming a Newborn Care Specialist is an exciting journey with many interesting challenges and rewarding moments. This guide will discuss what you need to know to secure the perfect newborn care specialist job.

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Hiring a Newborn Care Specialist

A newborn care specialist is an experienced caregiver specialized in providing quality care for newborns and infants, including multiples and babies with special needs. These professionals have a deep understanding of infant development, sleep patterns, and the needs of new parents or growing families.

A newborn care specialist feeds a newborn formula from a bottle

The Good and Bad of Breastfeeding vs. Formula Feeding for Newborns

As a new parent, one of the first decisions you’ll make is how you’ll feed your baby. The choice is yours to make and it’s essential to understand each option to make the best choice for you and your little one. Breastfeeding and formula feeding each have unique benefits and

Preparing for a Newborn: Essential Items for Your Baby’s Nursery

Preparing for a newborn is exciting and overwhelming, especially when setting up a nursery. With so many available options, it can be challenging to know what items are essential. The following are vital to creating a safe, comfortable, and functional nursery for your baby.

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Newborn Care Specialist Interview

In the following conversation, we had the chance to sit down with one of our Newborn Care Specialists and discuss her history, skills, experience, and the challenges and rewards of being a caregiver.