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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...
How to include more dark greens in your daily diet
Which vegetables are considered dark...
Practical tips for staying hydrated
Understanding the importance of...
What’s the deal with Kombucha?
Learn the risks of drinking Kombucha...
Using nipple shields correctly
Learn when nipple shields might be...
Teaching your baby to self-feed
Signs of readiness for...
Breastfeeding positioning
How to keep you and your baby...
How to include more beans/legumes in your diet
Legumes have several nutrients that...
Why Omega-3s matters for babies, tots and mama
Learn the long-term health benefits...
Food safety during pregnancy
Understand the dangers of foodborne...
SUPPORT FOR babies,
tots, and kids.
Tips for starting solids, picky eaters, and lots more.
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...
Preventing choking
High-risk foods associated with...
Why Folate matters for babies, tots and mama
Folate requirements before, during...
Which sleep positions are safe for your baby?
American Academy of Pediatrics...
Breast milk benefits
Why breastfeeding is so highly...
The pros and cons of cups, sippy cups, and straws
Discontinue bottle use after the...
Why Calcium matters for babies, tots and mama
Learn why calcium is critical for...
Why Fiber matters for babies, tots and mama
Learn why fiber is critical for your...
Breast to bottle: How to transition
Feeding your baby runs the emotional...
Learning to love healthy foods
The first few months of eating solid...
Is your baby or toddler adequately hydrated?
Babies and toddlers are more prone to...
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...
Making your own baby food
Advantages to making your own baby...
Swaddling 101
Benefits and safety considerations of...
Supplements and vitamins for your toddler
Multivitamins for toddlers Vitamin D,...
How to prep formula
Understand the importance of...
Sleep patterns for a baby ages 4-12 months
A healthy sleep pattern is essential...
Milk and milk alternatives for baby and toddler
Pros and cons of milks and milk...
Avoiding picky eating
How to implement the Division of...
When should your child stop taking naps?
Naps are critical for your child’s...
Sleep patterns: What’s typical for a toddler?
A typical healthy sleep schedule for...
How to keep your baby awake during feedings
Understanding your baby’s sleep and...
Sleep challenges: Traveling, seasonal and holidays
Helping your baby achieve a...
Setting up a safe sleep environment
American Academy of Pediatrics...
Got a tot? Reach for yogurt
When it comes to feeding your child,...
Meeting your needs and baby’s on a vegetarian diet
Well-planned vegetarian diets can be...
Why yogurt is a great first food for baby
With its versatility, yogurt is a...
How to safely sleep with your child
Want the comfort of being close enough...
Meeting your needs and baby’s on a vegan diet
Well planned vegan diets can be...
Family meals: Healthy eating patterns
Family meals benefit you, your baby...
Acute diarrhea in older babies and toddlers
Common causes and management of acute...
Supplements and vitamins for your baby
Most healthy babies receive the...
How much formula does your baby need
When it comes to feeding your baby, we...
Guidance when raising a child with food allergies
Strategies for educating yourself and...
Why Vitamin D matters for babies, tots and mama
Learn why vitamin D is important for...
Signs and symptoms of food allergies in children
Recognize food allergy...
Introducing major food allergens
Learn the major food allergens Get...
Why Omega-3s matters for babies, tots and mama
Learn the long-term health benefits...
Transitioning to a new nap pattern
Just when you think you’ve mastered...
Sleep regressions and how to move past them
We know this is hard to hear, but...
How to help your newborn sleep well at night
Sleep averages in these early...
Hydration to prevent constipation for the family
Learn why dehydration can lead to...
How to help your toddler sleep through the night
How to plan your toddler’s sleep...
Fluoride recommendations for your baby
Importance of fluoride in oral...
How to incorporate yogurt into your child’s diet
The yogurt section in the grocery store...
Why Vitamin C matters for babies, tots and mama
Learn why vitamin C is important for...
How to manage your tot’s early morning wake-ups
Why early morning wake-ups are a...
Does your baby need a sensitive formula?
When it comes to our babies, we always...
Baby massage: Benefits and techniques
Bond with your baby through baby...
Sharing night-time feedings and duties
Making a collaborative plan in the...
How to teach your baby to sleep in the crib
Learn tips and techniques on how to...
Tips for bottle fed baby gas
You baby’s discomfort from gas (often...
How to manage your baby’s early morning wake-ups
Early morning wake-ups are...
Why Iodine matters for babies, tots and mama
Learn why iodine is critical for...
Prebiotics 101
Probiotics have been in the spotlight...
Minimize added sugars in your child’s diet
It’s true. Your baby or toddler was...
Probiotics 101
Probiotics seem to be everywhere these...
How to help your baby sleep well at night
Average sleep time for...
Establishing a bedtime routine for your child
A bedtime routine is the series of...
Switching formulas
If your formula-fed baby is...
Why Choline matters for babies, tots and mama
Learn why choline is critical for...
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 much formula is enough
Growth averages for children Learning...
Teaching your baby to self-feed
Signs of readiness for...
Choosing the right bottles and nipples
What to look for in baby bottles –...
Healthy snacks for babies and toddlers
Optimize snack time to boost your...
Introducing solids: Signs of readiness
Research shows it is beneficial to...
Sleep patterns: What’s typical for a newborn?
Newborn sleep is predictably...
Storing baby food
Storing homemade and store-bought...
Constipation in older babies and toddlers
Know the symptoms of constipation and...
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...
Minimize added sugars in your child’s diet
It’s true. Your baby or toddler was...
