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SUPPORT FOR MAMAS
AND MAMAS-TO-BE.
Prenatal, pregnancy, and postnatal, we’ve got you covered.
How much should you eat while breastfeeding?
Learn about your increased calorie...
How to manage iron-deficiency anemia
Why iron needs increase during...
Pelvic floor muscles and how to strengthen them
Why you need a strong pelvic...
Milk and milk alternatives during pregnancy
Cow’s milk and milk alternatives as...
Major allergens: While pregnant and breastfeeding
Eat a wide range of foods to help...
Go to exercises during pregnancy
Ways your body changes during...
Is your baby reacting to something in your milk?
Know the signs and symptoms of food...
Breastfeeding during illness
Breastfeeding during illness is...
The 4Ws of exercising after delivery
Postpartum exercise offers several...
Staying hydrated even If you’re peeing plenty
Adequate hydration means frequent...
Biting and teething during breastfeeding
Why babies bite How to tell when baby...
Avoiding and managing blocked ducts
Know the signs of a blocked...
Everything you need to know about pumping
How to benefit from pumping Different...
Dealing with the physical discomforts of pregnancy
Pregnancy changes your tissue,...
The 4Ws of exercising after delivery
Postpartum exercise offers several...
Milk and milk alternatives during pregnancy
Cow’s milk and milk alternatives as...
Supporting adequate milk production
Understanding the supply and demand...
Why does your pre-pregnancy weight matter?
How to determine whether you are a...
Signs and symptoms of food allergies in children
Recognize food allergy...
Introducing major food allergens
Learn the major food allergens Get...
Introducing solids: First foods & textures
Starting solids is an exciting...
Guidance when raising a child with food allergies
Strategies for educating yourself and...
Milk and milk alternatives for baby and toddler
Pros and cons of milks and milk...
Guidance when raising a child with food allergies
Strategies for educating yourself and...
Transitioning to a new nap pattern
Just when you think you’ve mastered...
How to teach your baby to sleep in the crib
Learn tips and techniques on how to...
Sleep patterns: What’s typical for a toddler?
A typical healthy sleep schedule for...
Sleep regressions and how to move past them
We know this is hard to hear, but...
Tips for bottle fed baby gas
You baby’s discomfort from gas (often...
Sleep patterns: What’s typical for a newborn?
Newborn sleep is predictably...
Probiotics 101
Probiotics seem to be everywhere these...
Got a tot? Reach for yogurt
When it comes to feeding your child,...
Switching formulas
If your formula-fed baby is...
Minimize added sugars in your child’s diet
It’s true. Your baby or toddler was...
Sharing night-time feedings and duties
Making a collaborative plan in the...
Storing baby food
Storing homemade and store-bought...
Preventing choking
High-risk foods associated with...
How to keep your baby awake during feedings
Understanding your baby’s sleep and...
How to help your newborn sleep well at night
Sleep averages in these early...
Signs and symptoms of food allergies in children
Recognize food allergy...
Why Calcium matters for babies, tots and mama
Learn why calcium is critical for...
Supplements and vitamins for your baby
Most healthy babies receive the...
How to incorporate yogurt into your child’s diet
The yogurt section in the grocery store...
How to manage your baby’s early morning wake-ups
Early morning wake-ups are...
Teaching your baby to self-feed
Signs of readiness for...
How much formula does your baby need
When it comes to feeding your baby, we...
Prebiotics 101
Probiotics have been in the spotlight...
Why Iodine matters for babies, tots and mama
Learn why iodine is critical for...
Why Vitamin D matters for babies, tots and mama
Learn why vitamin D is important for...
Milk and milk alternatives for baby and toddler
Pros and cons of milks and milk...
Baby massage: Benefits and techniques
Bond with your baby through baby...
Introducing solids: Signs of readiness
Research shows it is beneficial to...
Family meals: Healthy eating patterns
Family meals benefit you, your baby...
Healthy snacks for babies and toddlers
Optimize snack time to boost your...
Supplements and vitamins for your toddler
Multivitamins for toddlers Vitamin D,...
Sleep challenges: Traveling, seasonal and holidays
Helping your baby achieve a...
Diarrhea and constipation in breastfed children
Understand the wide range of normal...
Formula feeding on demand vs. on a schedule
Feeding needs vary depending on...
Why Vitamin C matters for babies, tots and mama
Learn why vitamin C is important for...
Sleep patterns for a baby ages 4-12 months
A healthy sleep pattern is essential...
Why Fiber matters for babies, tots and mama
Learn why fiber is critical for your...
When should your child stop taking naps?
Naps are critical for your child’s...
How to prep formula
Understand the importance of...
How to manage your tot’s early morning wake-ups
Why early morning wake-ups are a...
Hydration to prevent constipation for the family
Learn why dehydration can lead to...
Setting up a safe sleep environment
American Academy of Pediatrics...
Making your own baby food
Advantages to making your own baby...
Choosing the right bottles and nipples
What to look for in baby bottles –...
Which sleep positions are safe for your baby?
American Academy of Pediatrics...
Why Folate matters for babies, tots and mama
Folate requirements before, during...
How to help your toddler sleep through the night
How to plan your toddler’s sleep...
Is your baby or toddler adequately hydrated?
Babies and toddlers are more prone to...
Swaddling 101
Benefits and safety considerations of...
The pros and cons of cups, sippy cups, and straws
Discontinue bottle use after the...
Avoiding picky eating
How to implement the Division of...
Fluoride recommendations for your baby
Importance of fluoride in oral...
Why Choline matters for babies, tots and mama
Learn why choline is critical for...
How to safely sleep with your child
Want the comfort of being close enough...
Why Omega-3s matters for babies, tots and mama
Learn the long-term health benefits...
Introducing solids: First foods & textures
Starting solids is an exciting...
Acute diarrhea in older babies and toddlers
Common causes and management of acute...
Establishing a bedtime routine for your child
A bedtime routine is the series of...
Breast to bottle: How to transition
Feeding your baby runs the emotional...
Nutrients to look for at 6-12 months
Relative to their size, babies have a...
Managing colic in babies
The Rule of Three’s The difference...
How to help your baby sleep well at night
Average sleep time for...
Constipation in older babies and toddlers
Know the symptoms of constipation and...
Does your baby need a sensitive formula?
When it comes to our babies, we always...
Why yogurt is a great first food for baby
With its versatility, yogurt is a...
Learning to love healthy foods
The first few months of eating solid...
Introducing major food allergens
Learn the major food allergens Get...
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Support from our Happy Mama Mentors is not a substitute for medical advice from your doctor. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem or condition, please contact your pediatrician or a doctor immediately. We provide basic lactation support and information; a consultation with an IBCLC is always recommended for complex or urgent breast-feeding issues. By chatting, you understand and agree to the Happy Family Privacy Policy.
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Yummy yogurt pancakes
*This small amount of cow’s milk is safe before 1 year if your baby doesn’t have a milk allergy. If they do, use a plant-based milk. **If your baby has an egg allergy, replace the egg with 2 to 3 tablespoons of...
