I‘ve been busy with morning sickness the last couple of months but have had time to sew!  Check out the new onesies, burp cloths, bibs, and muslin blankets I’ve added to my Etsy shop!  www.etsy.com/shop/babiease

My sister also has a shop for little girls!  http://www.etsy.com/shop/pitpatwaddlepat

Kim Fusaro, blogger at The Daily WD, shares her experience as a first time mom,

“My husband, Rory, went back to work on Monday after two weeks of paternity leave. I offered to handle all of Emmett’s nighttime feedings so Rory wouldn’t be in total zombie mode in the office. But now I’m a wreck!…Emmett woke up every two hours! Since each feeding takes almost and hour, that meant I was only sleeping in one-hour intervals. So I stayed in bed ’til almost noon—but only got about six hours of sleep, total! During the day (when I didn’t feel like sleeping) he went back to his every-four-hours schedule. Not helpful!”

Kim asks is it too early to worry about sleep training? I highly recommend encouraging a good routine as soon as possible. She has to realize Emmett is in need of direction. It seems likely that he is not sleeping enough in the day or is needing to more often than every four hours. The typical 2 week old is able to eat every two and half hours to three hours (unless there is a feeding challenge). The feeding should last about 30 to 45 minutes (breast or bottle). He then is ready to be swaddled and settled to bed. The goal is for him to sleep until his next feeding time, two and half to three hours from the start of his last feeding. This is giving him direction on what is best for him. By continuing in the direction you are lovingly providing his needs teaching him good sleep habits!

Penelope Leach may have some good advice but her new book does not have solid advice.  In her new book The Essential First Year Leach claims “cry-it-out sleep training” can cause brain damage. Oh Penelope! She made this claim with no backing. Take it away Strollerderby getting the truth straight!
http://blogs.babble.com/strollerderby/2010/04/26/dont-believe-the-hype-the-cry-it-out-sleep-method-doesnt-harm-babies/

Those first few days home are beyond overwhelming. You just gave birth, pushing out a bowling ball or a major belly cut brought your baby to your arms. Now home you have to get to work. You may have other children to care for. Sometimes a husband too but hopefully he’ll be right by your side to help you. The baby thinks he needs to eat for 60 minutes every 2 hours. And he forgot to be sweet as he was in the hospital. What is a mother to do?

Few tips:
-Don’t be afraid to use a pacifier.
-It’s okay to use bottles. You need your rest now.
-Nurse ONLY for 45 min. Longer you are a pacifier and will become sore.
-Do as little as possible at night. I would say that unless your baby has lost more then 10% of their birth weight allow him to sleep for two 4 hours chunks (feeding in between of course).
- He may be restless and wanting held because is eating/suckling too much. Feed for 30-45min and then swaddle up until the next three hours so he can get the rest he needs.
-He should not need to feed any earlier unless he has dropped weight. Without the rest in between your baby will be tired and not nurse and you will be more stressed without the rest.

Few tidbits of info. Need more personalized assistance contact me. Meredith@babiease.com

I’ve been encouraged over and over again by a particular sweet friend to open an Etsy shop; well I did it! You’ll find items that I’ve made for gifts for friends and family: Burp Cloths, Bibs, Embroidered Onesies. These are things that I like and enjoy having nice for babies. Please check it out…. Babiease, All Things Baby

Enjoy these sweet photos from Elle Photography!

elleHEARTphotography.com
email: awalker04@gmail.com
number: 352 222 8779
photographer: Alexandra Walker

You all may have heard from your mother and grandmothers don’t eat spicy food or you’ll have a fussy baby but what really is true?   Generally it is recommended that you eat what you would like unless you have a history of food allergies or you find your baby unsettled after eating certain foods.

Foods that babies may have a hard time digesting:

Cow’s milk, soy, peanuts, wheat, corn, chocolate,  dark sodas, cabbage, broccoli, citrus.

(There should be little concern for spicy foods.  Mother’s all over the world eat food with various spices, hot to very hot.  The rule tends to be that if you ate spicy food while your pregnant you should be fine to eat it breastfeeding.)

If you suspect a food sensitivity you’ll find your baby fussy after feedings,  restless, and unsettled.  You may also find your baby my react though a rash, eczema, congestion, cold symptoms.  Consult your Pediatrician if you are ever concerned for your baby.

Mom if you suspect food sensitivity start keeping track of your diet with a food journal.  You can also keep an eye on it writing notes down on your baby’s feeding chart.

Check out KellyMom for more information on food sensitivities and the breastfed baby.

Feeding solids ahead?  You need Super Baby Food!

The government has just prepared a safety warming on baby slings.  It’s a must read.   This is not a new warning as in 2008 Consumer Reports raised concern.  Take care of your little bundles.

I just had to share this sweet new item!  Many love the Gumdrop Pacifier and I think you’ll like the Gumdrop Cuddle Square too! Little cuddle blankets are a great way to wean away from swaddling; just the comfort of a small square will be enough to soothe them as swaddling did.

Keep watch as I continue to post more must-haves for your and your baby(s)!

You heard what a babynurse is but did you know that they are even more specialized babynurses!

A Multiples Baby Nurse is experienced with caring for two or more babies at a time. They are skilled in helping and teaching parents how to negotiate the unique challenges of caring for more than one baby at a time. A Multiples Baby Nurse is also knowledgeable about the ongoing concerns and special needs of preemies.  Their ability to support parents also includes getting them both onto a schedule and helping with sleep training.