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My Baby Has a Flat Spot on Their Head. Now What?
What you need to know about plagiocephaly: what it is, what to do at home, and when to get help. You are bathing your baby and you notice it: one side of the back of their head is a little flatter than the other. Or the whole back seems wider and shorter than you expected. Your mind goes straight to the internet. And then the worry sets in. Take a breath. This is one of the most common things we see in newborns and young infants. The medical term is positional plagiocephaly (

Kassandra DiCosola
May 106 min read


What's Normal in Your Baby's Diaper? A Nurse's Guide for Parents
From meconium to mustard yellow: a straightforward guide to newborn poop Newborn poop is one of those topics nobody warns you about before the baby arrives. The colours, the textures, the sheer frequency of it. And yet, in those early days, it is one of the best indicators of how well your baby is feeding and growing. Here is some reassurance before we dive in: nearly half of all healthy babies have green stools for at least one week in the first four months of life. So if yo

Maya Agha
Apr 245 min read


Swaddle or Sleep Sack? Here's How to Know What's Right for your Baby
There's no single right answer — but there is a clear safety line. Here's what you need to know. It's 2 a.m. Your baby is wide awake. Someone told you swaddling is the secret to longer sleep. Someone else told you sleep sacks are safer. And now you're standing in the nursery, holding a muslin blanket, wondering what the right call is. The good news: both can be safe, depending on your baby's age and stage. The even better news: there's one clear signal that tells you exactly

Maya Agha
Apr 174 min read


Will My Baby Choke if They Sleep on Their Back?
One of the most common fears new parents face — and one our nurses hear every week. Here's what the evidence actually says, explained by a team of pediatric-trained RNs from SuperNurse . 50%+Reduction in SIDS since back sleeping became standard "What if she spits up and chokes?" It's a question asked by nearly every parent we care for — and one that deserves a clear, honest, evidence-based answer. The short version: your baby is anatomically protected. Here's why. What the AA

Kassandra DiCosola
Apr 22 min read
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