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SUPPORT FOR MAMAS
AND MAMAS-TO-BE.
Prenatal, pregnancy, and postnatal, we’ve got you covered.
Breast milk benefits
Breast not only is the “best” for both you and baby, but it’s also the norm – it’s how our babies have been fed since the beginning. One of the most important decisions you can make during these first 1000...
Milk and milk alternatives during pregnancy
Cow’s milk and milk alternatives as...
Using nipple shields correctly
Learn when nipple shields might be...
What to eat while breastfeeding
Healthy eating can influence the...
Breastfeeding while pregnant
Yes, you can breastfeed while...
Tandem breastfeeding
How to set yourself up for success...
Key nutrients to support a healthy pregnancy
Healthy eating improves your health...
What you can do to manage constipation
Constipation during pregnancy and...
Include more whole grains in your daily diet
The difference between whole grains...
Meeting your needs and baby’s on a vegetarian diet
Well-planned vegetarian diets can be...
Introducing solids: First foods & textures
Getting Started Any new skill can be frustrating to learn, and eating solid foods is no different. To minimize the challenges, offer your child food when she is hungry, but not ravenous. Your baby’s signs for hunger...
Managing colic in babies
The Rule of Three’s The difference...
Acute diarrhea in older babies and toddlers
Common causes and management of acute...
How to help your baby sleep well at night
Average sleep time for...
Prebiotics 101
Probiotics have been in the spotlight...
Why Folate matters for babies, tots and mama
Folate requirements before, during...
How to safely sleep with your child
Want the comfort of being close enough...
When should your child stop taking naps?
Naps are critical for your child’s...
Supplements and vitamins for your toddler
Multivitamins for toddlers Vitamin D,...
How to help your newborn sleep well at night
Sleep averages in these early...
Fluoride recommendations for your baby
Importance of fluoride in oral...
Tips for bottle fed baby gas
You baby’s discomfort from gas (often...
Baby massage: Benefits and techniques
Bond with your baby through baby...
Transitioning to a new nap pattern
Just when you think you’ve mastered...
Got a tot? Reach for yogurt
When it comes to feeding your child,...
Is your baby or toddler adequately hydrated?
Babies and toddlers are more prone to...
Probiotics 101
Probiotics seem to be everywhere these...
Healthy snacks for babies and toddlers
Optimize snack time to boost your...
Choosing the right bottles and nipples
What to look for in baby bottles –...
Establishing a bedtime routine for your child
A bedtime routine is the series of...
Minimize added sugars in your child’s diet
It’s true. Your baby or toddler was...
Breast to bottle: How to transition
Feeding your baby runs the emotional...
The pros and cons of cups, sippy cups, and straws
Discontinue bottle use after the...
Which sleep positions are safe for your baby?
American Academy of Pediatrics...
Why Fiber matters for babies, tots and mama
Learn why fiber is critical for your...
Why Calcium matters for babies, tots and mama
Learn why calcium is critical for...
Formula feeding on demand vs. on a schedule
Feeding needs vary depending on...
Does your baby need a sensitive formula?
When it comes to our babies, we always...
Teaching your baby to self-feed
Signs of readiness for...
How to help your toddler sleep through the night
How to plan your toddler’s sleep...
How to manage your baby’s early morning wake-ups
Early morning wake-ups are...
Learning to love healthy foods
The first few months of eating solid...
Why Choline matters for babies, tots and mama
Learn why choline is critical for...
How to incorporate yogurt into your child’s diet
The yogurt section in the grocery store...
Hydration to prevent constipation for the family
Learn why dehydration can lead to...
How to teach your baby to sleep in the crib
Learn tips and techniques on how to...
Making your own baby food
Advantages to making your own baby...
How to keep your baby awake during feedings
Understanding your baby’s sleep and...
Swaddling 101
Benefits and safety considerations of...
How to manage your tot’s early morning wake-ups
Why early morning wake-ups are a...
Sleep patterns for a baby ages 4-12 months
A healthy sleep pattern is essential...
Why Vitamin C matters for babies, tots and mama
Learn why vitamin C is important for...
Why Iodine matters for babies, tots and mama
Learn why iodine is critical for...
Preventing choking
High-risk foods associated with...
How much formula does your baby need
When it comes to feeding your baby, we...
Why Omega-3s matters for babies, tots and mama
Learn the long-term health benefits...
Nutrients to look for at 6-12 months
Relative to their size, babies have a...
Sleep challenges: Traveling, seasonal and holidays
Helping your baby achieve a...
How to prep formula
Understand the importance of...
Sharing night-time feedings and duties
Making a collaborative plan in the...
Sleep patterns: What’s typical for a newborn?
Newborn sleep is predictably...
Sleep regressions and how to move past them
We know this is hard to hear, but...
Avoiding picky eating
How to implement the Division of...
Milk and milk alternatives for baby and toddler
Pros and cons of milks and milk...
Storing baby food
Storing homemade and store-bought...
Diarrhea and constipation in breastfed children
Understand the wide range of normal...
Guidance when raising a child with food allergies
Strategies for educating yourself and...
Family meals: Healthy eating patterns
Family meals benefit you, your baby...
Introducing solids: Signs of readiness
Research shows it is beneficial to...
Introducing major food allergens
Learn the major food allergens Get...
Switching formulas
If your formula-fed baby is...
Constipation in older babies and toddlers
Know the symptoms of constipation and...
Setting up a safe sleep environment
American Academy of Pediatrics...
Why Vitamin D matters for babies, tots and mama
Learn why vitamin D is important for...
Supplements and vitamins for your baby
Most healthy babies receive the...
Signs and symptoms of food allergies in children
Recognize food allergy...
Sleep patterns: What’s typical for a toddler?
A typical healthy sleep schedule for...
Why yogurt is a great first food for baby
With its versatility, yogurt is a...
recipes & meal plans
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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.
THIS IS WHOLE MILK YOGURT
FOR HAPPY BELLIES.
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...
Prebiotics 101
Probiotics have been in the spotlight...
