The Dumbo Doula

11/26/2016

there will come a time when they will outgrow this, outgrow us. I can still pick him up, so I do.

https://www.facebook.com/catandnat/posts/1158090837640423

Seven is the number of pounds I lost in my first trimester with my son, because I could not stomach anything but waffles, cereal, Pop Tarts and toaster pastries. I...

11/19/2016

this weeks installment of love ❤️ https://www.facebook.com/applevillagemontclair/posts/1803020609938994

https://www.facebook.com/applevillagemontclair/posts/1803020609938994

10/28/2016

https://broadly.vice.com/en_us/article/every-pregnant-woman-should-get-a-doula-study-says

To many, doulas represent a certain type of bourgie luxury. According to a new study, however, the health benefits of hippie-style birth coaching are biggest for low-income women.

10/24/2016

Updated guidelines released today from the AAP. Babies and parents should sleep in the same room for at least the first 6 months to minimize SIDS.

http://www.cnn.com/2016/10/24/health/sids-sleep-in-same-room/index.html

A new report by the American Academy of Pediatricians is recommending parents sleep in the same room as their infants, but not the same bed, for at least the first six months of their life.

10/24/2016

Some amazing pictures from Little Nest Portraits from my first babywearing workshop in NJ at Apple Village. It was a great night with wonderful local families. Excited to do this again as part of our Nest + Nurture series with Apple Village, Montclair B.A.B.Y., Little Nest Portraits and Verdigreen Home.

This Thursday join Apple Village for the 4th installment in our series on Eco-Friendly nursies co-hosted by Verdigreen Home. Starts at 7, it's FREE! and register on the montclair baby page :) xo

4 week series for expectant parents featuring Apple Village, Montclair B.A.B.Y., The Dumbo Doula, and Little Nest Portraits

October 6th: Babywearing Ring Sling Workshop featuring Sakura Bloom
October 13th: Nursury Shibori, Au Natural
October 20th: Preparing for your Best BIrth
October 27th: Designing your Eco Nursury

Details and sign up here:
http://montclairbaby.com/nest-nurture/

10/12/2016

There are still spots left for the second Nest + Nurture event at Verdigreen Home!

https://www.facebook.com/VerdigreenHome/posts/10154597207178749:0

There's still time to sign up for the Nest & Nurture workshop series. This week's workshop is Thursday evening at {verdigreen}. There will be bites & bevs, Little Nest Portraits taking pics, and a hands-on tutorial with all supplies included. Learn how to DIY with all natural dye. Pre-registration required here: http://montclairbaby.com/nest-nurture/

10/11/2016

https://www.facebook.com/PopSugarMoms/posts/10154394412695250

On a random Friday night, Rebecca Wanosik received a text message that was completely unexpected.

10/11/2016

Sleep is such a touchy subject. I get many questions from parents on what to do and what is normal and "right." Sleep is an area I don't touch with clients for many reasons, one is my personal beliefs and convictions. As someone who provides unbiased support to new parents and families, this is an area I feel unable to do so.

Personally I don't believe in the phenomenon that is sleep training. This is an excellent article and supports much of what I believe and what feels instinctual. I always tell my families to trust themselves and their guts. If it makes you feel sick, then it isn't right for you or your baby.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/moral-landscapes/201610/staying-in-touch-real-babies-correcting-the-aap

AAP’s sleep recommendations don’t take into account needs of real infants.

10/10/2016

the only way to snuggle my babe and clean up the house! (i can teach you how to!)

there is a baby on my back 👶🏼✌🏻️😴

10/05/2016

So interesting and relevant to our household 🏃🏼🏃🏼🏃🏼

https://www.facebook.com/annasommers/posts/10157536331910383

Is your 2-year-old trolling you?

10/05/2016

http://www.scarymommy.com/fda-homeopathic-teething-tablets-and-gels/?utm_source=FB

The FDA wants parents to get rid of homeopathic teething tablets and gels due to the allegedly dangerous side effects some parents have reported.

10/05/2016

If you're free this Thursday come hang with me at Apple Village. I'll be talking about ringslings, the benefits of babywearing and playing with Sakura Bloom slings! Workshop is
free! ❤️✌🏻️👶🏼

Click here to pregister: http://montclairbaby.com/nest-nurture