Posts By: Breanna Gunn

Dad’s Corner: Dads Get the Baby Blues Too Question: I have a 2-week old baby boy, and I’m crazy about him. But I’ve suddenly started feeling really anxious, stressed, irritable, and sometimes even angry. Could I be suffering from male postpartum depression? I’ve never heard of guys getting postpartum depression, is it possible? If so,… Read more »

Is My Baby Constipated? (Old)

> Week 5 It’s often assumed if a baby is crying that they are in pain from gas or constipation. We have outlined a very easy cheat sheet for you to reference. This information can help you determine if either of these issues are the cause of your infant’s fussiness and will give you helpful… Read more »

Is My Baby Gassy? (Old)

<Week 5 That piercing scream and red little baby face can make any parent wince in empathy. If you are surprised by the amount of gas your baby has on a daily basis, then tune in for some great tips on how to handle it. Learn what the causes are, and take action by implementing… Read more »

Did I Eat Something That is Making My Baby Fussy? (Old)

> Week 5 Sensitivities in a baby from mom’s diet may cause symptoms such as colicky behavior, frequent screaming, fussiness at the breast, restlessness, agitation, sleep problems and digestive issues. Eliminating the offending items can bring relief to your baby. If you suspect a milk or food allergy or sensitivity is the reason for your… Read more »

Brain Building Activities: 3-6 Months

Brain Building Activities: 3-6 Months Who is That Baby? Sit in front of a mirror with your baby in your lap. Say, “Who is that baby?” Wave your baby’s hand and say, “Hi, baby”. Say, “Where’s the baby’s foot?” Wave your baby’s foot and say, “Hi, foot”. Continue asking questions and moving different parts of… Read more »

Brain Building Activities: Birth to 3 Months

Brain Building Activities: Birth to 3 Months Bicycle Put your baby on her back and move her legs like she is riding a bicycle. Note: Never force your baby’s legs. If she resists, try something else. Sing bicycle songs like “A Bicycle is Built for Two” as you move her legs, or make up a… Read more »

Tummy Time

< Week 2 Tummy Time Tummy time is an incredibly important part of your infant’s development. Tummy time not only prepares your baby for rolling over and crawling, but it also (perhaps more importantly) will help to strengthen your baby’s neck and back muscles. Having good neck control will allow your baby to move her… Read more »