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Protein is important for growth, development, and those busy little bodies, but babies and toddlers don’t need huge amou...
09/09/2026

Protein is important for growth, development, and those busy little bodies, but babies and toddlers don’t need huge amounts of it every day.

🍼 0–6 months: Breast milk or infant formula provides the protein and nutrition they need. There’s no need to track protein grams or add protein foods at this age.

🥑 7–12 months: about 11g/day
🍗 1–3 years: about 13g/day

The good news is, it can add up pretty quickly through everyday foods like eggs, yogurt, cheese, chicken, fish, beans, lentils, tofu, and nut or seed butters. 🍣🥜🧀🥚🥩

You don’t need to stress about hitting an exact number every single day. Offering a variety of nutritious foods throughout the day is a great way to help your little one meet their needs. 🤍

Save this post for a quick reference, and send it to a parent who might find it helpful! 🫶🏼

Red raspberry leaf tea is commonly talked about in pregnancy—especially in the third trimester! 🌿 There is said to be po...
09/08/2026

Red raspberry leaf tea is commonly talked about in pregnancy—especially in the third trimester! 🌿 There is said to be potential benefits of Raspberry Leaf Tea in pregnancy, so let’s talk about them!

💪🏽 Uterine muscle support: Raspberry leaf is thought to help tone and strengthen the uterine muscles, which may support more efficient contractions during labor.

🤰🏽 May shorten labor (especially pushing stage): Some small studies and anecdotal evidence suggest it may slightly reduce the length of labor and decrease the need for interventions like forceps—but results are mixed.

🥬 Rich in nutrients: It contains vitamins and minerals like, Iron, Calcium, Magnesium and Vitamin B6. These can support overall pregnancy wellness. Though it should not replace prenatal vitamins.

👶🏽 May help with Braxton Hicks regulation: Some people report fewer or more effective Braxton Hicks contractions later in pregnancy.

❤️‍🩹 Postpartum support: It’s traditionally used to help the uterus contract back down and reduce postpartum bleeding.

Most providers and doulas recommend starting in the third trimester (around 32–34 weeks). Many begin with 1 cup a day, slowly increasing to 2–3 cups max if well tolerated.

⭐️ Raspberry leaf tea is optional, not necessary. It’s a tool—not a requirement—and labor prep does not need to be forced. Always listen to your body and your provider, and don’t feel pressured to do anything that isn’t medically or intuitively right for you.

⚠️ Raspberry leaf tea is not recommended earlier in pregnancy and may not be appropriate for everyone—especially with a history of preterm labor, a short cervix, placenta previa, or bleeding concerns.

RSV season is almost here and as it approaches, here are some reminders to keep our little ones safe and healthy! 🤍For m...
09/04/2026

RSV season is almost here and as it approaches, here are some reminders to keep our little ones safe and healthy! 🤍

For most adults, RSV, known as Respiratory Syncytial Virus, may feel like a cold, but for young babies, it can be much more serious. Their little airways are tiny, and RSV can sometimes lead to difficulty breathing, dehydration, and even 😷🏥

So if a parent asks you not to kiss their baby, please respect it. 🤍

No kisses on their hands, cheeks, or face — even just once or “for a picture.”

Wash your hands before holding them, keep your distance if you’re feeling sick, and give baby a little extra space during RSV season.

These may seem like small precautions, but they can make a big difference in protecting a little one.

It’s not about being overprotective. It’s about being thoughtful, respectful, and keeping our tiniest babies safe. 🫶🏼

As we welcome the month of September, we also welcome NICU Awareness Month. 💚This month, we honor the tiniest fighters, ...
09/01/2026

As we welcome the month of September, we also welcome NICU Awareness Month. 💚

This month, we honor the tiniest fighters, the families who have walked through the NICU, and the incredible nurses, doctors, and care teams who helped carry them through.

For some babies, home isn’t the first place they know. Their first home is their mother’s womb, and their second is the NICU.

The NICU changes you. You learn what every alarm means. You memorize numbers on monitors. You celebrate a few extra milliliters. You learn that holding your own baby isn’t always guaranteed.

Some NICU stays are days.
Some are weeks or months.
Some babies come home.
Some are still fighting.
And some never get the chance.

So this month, we’re thinking of the micro-preemies, the preemies, the full-term babies who needed extra help, and every tiny fighter who has spent time in a NICU.

We’re thinking of the parents who had to leave the hospital without their baby, the families who spent countless hours beside an incubator, and those who carry their NICU experience with them forever.

For the babies who came home.
For the babies still fighting.
And for the babies we carry in our hearts forever. 💚

If you could go back to your postpartum days and whisper one thing to yourself… what would you say? 🤍🤎Let’s fill the com...
08/30/2026

If you could go back to your postpartum days and whisper one thing to yourself… what would you say? 🤍🤎

Let’s fill the comments with words that might be exactly what another new mom needs to hear today! ✨⬇️

3 Under 3 🤍🤍🤍Three little ones. Three different personalities. Three times the love… and approximately 3 minutes to your...
08/18/2026

3 Under 3 🤍🤍🤍

Three little ones. Three different personalities. Three times the love… and approximately 3 minutes to yourself. 😂

Having 3 under 3 can feel like a beautiful, chaotic, exhausting whirlwind. You’re feeding one, changing another, and wondering what that noise is coming from across the room—all while somehow keeping everyone alive and loved. 🫶🏼

But one day, you’ll look back at these busy, messy, loud little years and realize just how special they were.

To the moms in the thick of it: you’re doing an amazing job. 🤍 Three under 3 isn’t for the faint of heart—but neither is motherhood. And you were made for this. ✨

Moms of 3 under 3… what’s been the BEST part of having your little trio? 🥹🤍

August babies ☀️👶🏼💛 Born in the heart of summer with a little extra sunshine in their personality! Whether they’re a con...
08/18/2026

August babies ☀️👶🏼💛 Born in the heart of summer with a little extra sunshine in their personality! Whether they’re a confident Leo 🦁 or a thoughtful Virgo 🌿, August babies are known for being warm, playful, strong-willed, curious, and full of personality!

A little sunshine wrapped up in a baby ✨☀️

Breast milk isn’t just ordinary milk! 🍼🤍Even a tiny teaspoon can contain an incredible mix of living immune cells, antib...
08/11/2026

Breast milk isn’t just ordinary milk! 🍼🤍

Even a tiny teaspoon can contain an incredible mix of living immune cells, antibodies, enzymes, hormones, growth factors, and other bioactive components that work together to support your baby. 🥄

And here’s the really cool part: breast milk changes to meet your baby’s needs. 🥹

It’s nutrition.
It’s immune support.
It’s protection.
It’s biological communication.

Human milk is seriously AMAZING! You should be so proud of your body! ✨

😴 Let’s talk wake windows! 🤍If your baby has been fighting naps, taking forever to fall asleep, or suddenly having short...
08/11/2026

😴 Let’s talk wake windows! 🤍

If your baby has been fighting naps, taking forever to fall asleep, or suddenly having short naps, their wake window could be part of the puzzle!

A wake window is the amount of time your baby can comfortably be awake between periods of sleep. As babies grow, these windows gradually get longer and their need for daytime sleep changes.

✨ Why are wake windows important?
Keeping your baby awake for an age-appropriate amount of time helps build the right amount of sleep pressure. If they’re put down too early, they may not be tired enough to sleep. If they stay awake too long, they can become overtired—which can make falling asleep and staying asleep more difficult.

But remember: wake windows are a guide, not a strict schedule! Every baby is different, and things like growth spurts, developmental changes, illness, and stimulation can all affect sleep. Your baby’s sleepy cues are just as important as the clock. 🤍

Save this guide for those days when you’re wondering, “Is my baby tired… or just REALLY tired?” 😂

What age is your little one? Tell me below! 👇🏼

Not all baby walkers are created equal! 👶✨⚠️Traditional seated baby walkers are not recommended due to safety concerns a...
08/06/2026

Not all baby walkers are created equal! 👶✨

⚠️Traditional seated baby walkers are not recommended due to safety concerns and because they may interfere with natural motor development.

⭐️ Instead, give your little one plenty of floor time, tummy time, opportunities to crawl, pull to stand, and cruise along furniture! ⭐️

Once your baby is pulling to stand and cruising, a push walker can be a great way to encourage independent movement while supporting healthy balance and coordination. 👶🏽

Remember: babies don’t need a seated walker to learn to walk—they’ll get there when they’re developmentally ready! 🤍

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