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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...
Managing stress when returning to work
Acknowledge and plan for the...
Strategies for effective postpartum weight loss
Know when it’s safe to begin a...
Mindful eating
Why mindful eating is a useful tool...
Staying hydrated even If you’re peeing plenty
Adequate hydration means frequent...
Preparing to breastfeed
Congrats on wanting to breastfeed your...
Avoiding and managing blocked ducts
Know the signs of a blocked...
Milk and milk alternatives during pregnancy
Cow’s milk and milk alternatives as...
Pelvic floor muscles and how to strengthen them
Why you need a strong pelvic...
What’s the deal with Kombucha?
Learn the risks of drinking Kombucha...
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...
Why Fiber matters for babies, tots and mama
Learn why fiber is critical for your...
How to manage your baby’s early morning wake-ups
Early morning wake-ups are...
How to keep your baby awake during feedings
Understanding your baby’s sleep and...
Why Calcium matters for babies, tots and mama
Learn why calcium is critical for...
How to help your toddler sleep through the night
How to plan your toddler’s sleep...
Probiotics 101
Probiotics seem to be everywhere these...
Why Folate matters for babies, tots and mama
Folate requirements before, during...
Constipation in older babies and toddlers
Know the symptoms of constipation and...
How to safely sleep with your child
Want the comfort of being close enough...
Does your baby need a sensitive formula?
When it comes to our babies, we always...
Why Vitamin D matters for babies, tots and mama
Learn why vitamin D is important for...
Formula feeding on demand vs. on a schedule
Feeding needs vary depending on...
Why Omega-3s matters for babies, tots and mama
Learn the long-term health benefits...
Swaddling 101
Benefits and safety considerations of...
Acute diarrhea in older babies and toddlers
Common causes and management of acute...
Baby massage: Benefits and techniques
Bond with your baby through baby...
Guidance when raising a child with food allergies
Strategies for educating yourself and...
Tips for bottle fed baby gas
You baby’s discomfort from gas (often...
Sleep patterns for a baby ages 4-12 months
A healthy sleep pattern is essential...
How much formula does your baby need
When it comes to feeding your baby, we...
How to teach your baby to sleep in the crib
Learn tips and techniques on how to...
How to incorporate yogurt into your child’s diet
The yogurt section in the grocery store...
Establishing a bedtime routine for your child
A bedtime routine is the series of...
Sleep regressions and how to move past them
We know this is hard to hear, but...
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...
Switching formulas
If your formula-fed baby is...
Hydration to prevent constipation for the family
Learn why dehydration can lead to...
Setting up a safe sleep environment
American Academy of Pediatrics...
Storing baby food
Storing homemade and store-bought...
Which sleep positions are safe for your baby?
American Academy of Pediatrics...
Why Iodine matters for babies, tots and mama
Learn why iodine is critical for...
Transitioning to a new nap pattern
Just when you think you’ve mastered...
Preventing choking
High-risk foods associated with...
Milk and milk alternatives for baby and toddler
Pros and cons of milks and milk...
Fluoride recommendations for your baby
Importance of fluoride in oral...
Prebiotics 101
Probiotics have been in the spotlight...
Why Vitamin C matters for babies, tots and mama
Learn why vitamin C is important for...
Supplements and vitamins for your baby
Most healthy babies receive the...
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...
Got a tot? Reach for yogurt
When it comes to feeding your child,...
Signs and symptoms of food allergies in children
Recognize food allergy...
Nutrients to look for at 6-12 months
Relative to their size, babies have a...
Family meals: Healthy eating patterns
Family meals benefit you, your baby...
How to help your baby sleep well at night
Average sleep time for...
How to prep formula
Understand the importance of...
Introducing major food allergens
Learn the major food allergens Get...
Teaching your baby to self-feed
Signs of readiness for...
Minimize added sugars in your child’s diet
It’s true. Your baby or toddler was...
The pros and cons of cups, sippy cups, and straws
Discontinue bottle use after the...
Making your own baby food
Advantages to making your own baby...
Breast to bottle: How to transition
Feeding your baby runs the emotional...
Managing colic in babies
The Rule of Three’s The difference...
Diarrhea and constipation in breastfed children
Understand the wide range of normal...
Healthy snacks for babies and toddlers
Optimize snack time to boost your...
Sharing night-time feedings and duties
Making a collaborative plan in the...
Sleep patterns: What’s typical for a toddler?
A typical healthy sleep schedule for...
Sleep challenges: Traveling, seasonal and holidays
Helping your baby achieve a...
Is your baby or toddler adequately hydrated?
Babies and toddlers are more prone to...
How to manage your tot’s early morning wake-ups
Why early morning wake-ups are a...
Introducing solids: Signs of readiness
Research shows it is beneficial to...
Choosing the right bottles and nipples
What to look for in baby bottles –...
Sleep patterns: What’s typical for a newborn?
Newborn sleep is predictably...
When should your child stop taking naps?
Naps are critical for your child’s...
Why yogurt is a great first food for baby
With its versatility, yogurt is a...
Avoiding picky eating
How to implement the Division of...
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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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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...
Got a tot? Reach for yogurt
When it comes to feeding your child,...
