Feeding ( bottle feeding and Breastfeeding)
-Finding the proper position for the baby is not only important for being comfortable for feeding, but will also help reduce stomach discomfort.
-I teach Paced Bottle feeding which will prevent over feeding and minimize gas.
-Create a system for your bottles. This will help you help with a critical routine and save you from needing to wash bottles at the last minute
-Create a station of snack and drinks next to where you typically feed.

Breastfeeding
-Take a class before the baby is born- most offered through the place you will birth.
-Call your insurance to find out if a Breast pump is covered- most are.
-Be Patient, both you and your baby are learning
-Keep baby skin to skin and in the ‘Breastaurant’ during the first week.
-If it hurts, seek help. Most breastfeeding issues are related to incorrect positioning and latch and can be corrected easily.
-Use a lactation professional early on.

Diapering
-Have a changing station on every floor of the house. You may think you will change diapers the most in the babies room, but it is awful carrying a baby with a poopy diaper up a flight of stairs.
– Convenience is key.

Sleep
-Sleeping when the baby sleeps is not always possible.
-If you or your partner need 8 hours of sleep, try to get that in spurts.
-It is no good if you are both exhausted all the time- tag team.
