The Alferio Qunits are all Home!
We had an exciting day yesterday, Leighton was discharged from the NICU! All the babies are doing very well. In fact, all the volunteers are absolutely in love with these precious babies. Watch...
View ArticleAnother Newscast about the Alferio Quints coming Home
Here is another newscast about the last of the Alferio quintuplets going home. It is great that they are all home for the holidays. It is an exciting time for the family and our Dream Team of...
View ArticleBow Ties can be Comfortable
Almost every parent of a newborn have found themselves with an invite to a formal affair in their hands. It may be a wedding, an awards banquet, or even a corporate dinner. Of course you want to...
View ArticleBackground Checks are Necessary
Recently an individual with a criminal past was hired as a nanny in Austin, Texas. The nanny allegedly was passed out drunk while caring for a child. The only good news in this situation is the fact...
View ArticleIs swaddling safe?
Dr. Sanjay Gupta hosts pediatrician Dr. Harvey Karp, author of “The Happiest Baby Guide to Great Sleep”, to explain how babies can be swaddled safely. Swaddling is an age-old practice of wrapping...
View ArticleCortney Gibson Presenting at the INA 2013 Annual Conference
The International Nanny Association (INA) is having its annual meeting this weekend in Louisville, Kentucky and I will be attending. As a Newborn Care Specialist, I believe it is important to keep up...
View ArticleBaby Monitor Recommendations
One of the first items purchased by new parents is a baby monitor. A baby monitor can give parents a little peace of mind while they move around in their home. A way to babysit your newborn without...
View ArticleConverting a Stroller into a Double Stroller
You have your first child and bought the perfect stroller. It fits your needs and is organized perfectly. Not to mention, you have become proficient on packing and unpacking your stroller....
View ArticleMay is Skin Cancer Awareness Month
It makes perfect sense for the Month of May to be designated as Skin Cancer Awareness Month. It is still spring, but the sun is starting to shine and summer is just around the corner. Jackets are...
View ArticleSpring Cleaning? Don’t forget your stroller!
Spring is the time of year that a lot of us to start our spring cleaning rituals. Who doesn’t like clean feeling when the sun is shining and the flowers are blooming. Just don’t forget to add your...
View ArticleThe Right Car Seat
It is hard to believe that motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 12. In fact, From 2006 to 2010, 4028 children (age 12 and younger in a passenger vehicle) were...
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Pooh Bears for Molly Project
In December of 1997, I started my first nanny job with a 39-day old baby named Patty. The following month, I turned 23 and felt like my life was heading in a promising direction. A month later, I was...
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Advantages of Having a Nanny
After starting a family, there may come a time when you need to return to work and must decide which childcare route to take. While having a nanny used to be considered a luxury, it has now become much...
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Safe Sleeping Practices
Unlike our beds that are adorned with a variety of blankets and pillows for us to snuggle up with, your newborn’s crib should be free of these things. While they may make your baby’s crib look cute and...
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Benefits of Tummy Time for Baby
As a result of the “Back to Sleep” campaign, promoted by the American Academy of Pediatrics, many new parents know and understand the importance of placing Baby on his back to sleep at night. However,...
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Shampoo and Body Wash for Baby
It’s bath time for your baby and that means picking the best shampoo and body wash for your little one. When choosing the perfect baby wash, it is important to consider the ingredients in each wash to...
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Halloween Crafts for the Kids
If you are short on Halloween decorations this year, crafting with the kids is the perfect way to make the house look more festive. With a little glue, googly eyes, and some odds and ins, you will be...
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Healthy Halloween Treats
With Halloween approaching and extra candy accumulating at your house, your kids may be more inclined to satisfy their sweet tooth than to eat their veggies. Much like our Halloween costumes disguise...
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Halloween Costumes for Baby
As the leaves begin to change and the weather starts to get a little bit chillier, we are reminded that the holiday designed for being who or whatever you want is on the horizon: Halloween. Although...
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Signs Baby is Ready for Solids
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends introducing solid foods to your baby after six months of age. Prior to six months, the AAP says babies should be exclusively breastfed. Breast milk (or...
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