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SUPPORT FOR MAMAS
AND MAMAS-TO-BE.
Prenatal, pregnancy, and postnatal, we’ve got you covered.
Include more whole grains in your daily diet
The difference between whole grains...
What you can do to manage constipation
Constipation during pregnancy and...
Food safety during pregnancy
Understand the dangers of foodborne...
How much formula is enough
Growth averages for children Learning...
What you need to know about a gluten-free diet
Learn the safe way to give up gluten...
Key nutrients to support a healthy pregnancy
Healthy eating improves your health...
Staying hydrated even If you’re peeing plenty
Adequate hydration means frequent...
How much should you eat while breastfeeding?
Learn about your increased calorie...
Exercise for non-exercisers at every stage
Exercise is an essential component of...
Dealing with a low breastmilk supply
Concerns about milk supply are...
Does gestational diabetes postpartum matter?
Managing gestational diabetes in the...
What you need to know about a gluten-free diet
Learn the safe way to give up gluten...
Preparing to wean your child
When weaning, patience is...
Strategies for managing morning sickness
Morning sickness, not just in the...
Light exercises to help you through bedrest
When and why bedrest is...
Biting and teething during breastfeeding
Why babies bite How to tell when baby...
Strategies for managing heartburn
When and why heartburn occurs during...
Exercise warm-ups and cool downs
Warm-ups and cool-downs are essential...
Introducing solids: First foods & textures
Starting solids is an exciting...
Guidance when raising a child with food allergies
Strategies for educating yourself and...
Signs and symptoms of food allergies in children
Recognize food allergy...
Introducing major food allergens
Learn the major food allergens Get...
Milk and milk alternatives for baby and toddler
Pros and cons of milks and milk...
How to prep formula
Understand the importance of...
Healthy snacks for babies and toddlers
Optimize snack time to boost your...
Milk and milk alternatives for baby and toddler
Pros and cons of milks and milk...
Signs and symptoms of food allergies in children
Recognize food allergy...
Probiotics 101
Probiotics seem to be everywhere these...
How to manage your tot’s early morning wake-ups
Why early morning wake-ups are a...
Tips for bottle fed baby gas
You baby’s discomfort from gas (often...
Sleep challenges: Traveling, seasonal and holidays
Helping your baby achieve a...
How to keep your baby awake during feedings
Understanding your baby’s sleep and...
Switching formulas
If your formula-fed baby is...
Formula feeding on demand vs. on a schedule
Feeding needs vary depending on...
Got a tot? Reach for yogurt
When it comes to feeding your child,...
Sleep regressions and how to move past them
We know this is hard to hear, but...
Introducing solids: Signs of readiness
Research shows it is beneficial to...
Family meals: Healthy eating patterns
Family meals benefit you, your baby...
Why Calcium matters for babies, tots and mama
Learn why calcium is critical for...
Why Vitamin C matters for babies, tots and mama
Learn why vitamin C is important for...
Does your baby need a sensitive formula?
When it comes to our babies, we always...
Why Iodine matters for babies, tots and mama
Learn why iodine is critical for...
Breast to bottle: How to transition
Feeding your baby runs the emotional...
Preventing choking
High-risk foods associated with...
The pros and cons of cups, sippy cups, and straws
Discontinue bottle use after the...
Establishing a bedtime routine for your child
A bedtime routine is the series of...
How to safely sleep with your child
Want the comfort of being close enough...
Sleep patterns for a baby ages 4-12 months
A healthy sleep pattern is essential...
Teaching your baby to self-feed
Signs of readiness for...
Constipation in older babies and toddlers
Know the symptoms of constipation and...
Learning to love healthy foods
The first few months of eating solid...
Hydration to prevent constipation for the family
Learn why dehydration can lead to...
When should your child stop taking naps?
Naps are critical for your child’s...
Sharing night-time feedings and duties
Making a collaborative plan in the...
Storing baby food
Storing homemade and store-bought...
Introducing major food allergens
Learn the major food allergens Get...
Why Vitamin D matters for babies, tots and mama
Learn why vitamin D is important for...
Choosing the right bottles and nipples
What to look for in baby bottles –...
Diarrhea and constipation in breastfed children
Understand the wide range of normal...
Supplements and vitamins for your toddler
Multivitamins for toddlers Vitamin D,...
Is your baby or toddler adequately hydrated?
Babies and toddlers are more prone to...
Sleep patterns: What’s typical for a newborn?
Newborn sleep is predictably...
Swaddling 101
Benefits and safety considerations of...
How much formula does your baby need
When it comes to feeding your baby, we...
Sleep patterns: What’s typical for a toddler?
A typical healthy sleep schedule for...
Transitioning to a new nap pattern
Just when you think you’ve mastered...
Baby massage: Benefits and techniques
Bond with your baby through baby...
Why yogurt is a great first food for baby
With its versatility, yogurt is a...
How to help your newborn sleep well at night
Sleep averages in these early...
Acute diarrhea in older babies and toddlers
Common causes and management of acute...
Why Omega-3s matters for babies, tots and mama
Learn the long-term health benefits...
Prebiotics 101
Probiotics have been in the spotlight...
Managing colic in babies
The Rule of Three’s The difference...
Making your own baby food
Advantages to making your own baby...
How to help your baby sleep well at night
Average sleep time for...
Setting up a safe sleep environment
American Academy of Pediatrics...
How to manage your baby’s early morning wake-ups
Early morning wake-ups are...
Supplements and vitamins for your baby
Most healthy babies receive the...
Guidance when raising a child with food allergies
Strategies for educating yourself and...
Why Choline matters for babies, tots and mama
Learn why choline is critical for...
How to teach your baby to sleep in the crib
Learn tips and techniques on how to...
Fluoride recommendations for your baby
Importance of fluoride in oral...
Why Fiber matters for babies, tots and mama
Learn why fiber is critical for your...
How to incorporate yogurt into your child’s diet
The yogurt section in the grocery store...
Nutrients to look for at 6-12 months
Relative to their size, babies have a...
Introducing solids: First foods & textures
Starting solids is an exciting...
Avoiding picky eating
How to implement the Division of...
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...
Minimize added sugars in your child’s diet
It’s true. Your baby or toddler was...
Which sleep positions are safe for your baby?
American Academy of Pediatrics...
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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...
