Responsive Feeding Through the First Year — And Beyond

With summer around the corner, you may be planning your baby's first trip to the pool or beach. How can you help you your baby be comfortable — and safe — in the water? An infant swim instructor and experienced moms share their best tips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your baby's head is uniquely made to mold for birth and move to accommodate a growing and developing brain. So, what are those soft spots that most new parents are afraid to touch? Where can you find them? And what changes can you expect within your baby's first year? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For most women, being pregnant means having a nice, long break from your monthly period. But what happens after your baby is born? What should you expect with those first few periods after pregnancy? Is it different depending on if you had a vaginal or c-section delivery? How will you know what's normal for your body? Today we’re exploring what to expect when "Aunt Flo" strolls back into town! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If your baby seems irritable or she's having a hard time sleeping, you may want to consider swaddling. After all, it just makes sense that your child would feel most comfortable in an environment similar to what your baby felt while being cradled in the womb, right? How do you successfully swaddle your baby? What type of swaddles typically work best? And do all babies really need to be swaddled? Plus, what safety precautions should you take to make sure your baby is safe? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many experts say it’s best to follow your baby’s hunger cues rather than adhere to a strict feeding schedule — especially in the newborn stage. This is often called "on demand" or "responsive feeding," and you can do it whether you breastfeed or feed your baby through a bottle. What are typical cues moms should be aware of? What does responsive feeding look like after a baby starts eating solids? And why do some moms choose to continue responsive feeding into toddlerhood? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you are planning your baby’s first birthday, celebrating an event and want it to be baby friendly, or just want to plan a fun meet up with other new moms, today’s episode is all about baby and toddler friendly party ideas! We chatted with the owner of CHIC Event Boutique. Through her years in the lowcountry she has celebrated all of life’s moments like engagements, weddings, first steps, birthdays, neighborhood oyster roasts, and family reunions. Natalie is thankful for a life filled with celebrations big and small. Her event company, CHIC, is dedicated to the young, the young at heart, and all oh-so aesthetic hosts planning a stylish celebration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As any experienced parent will tell you, the newborn days of putting your baby on a play mat – and knowing they’ll stay there – don’t last long. Pretty soon they’ll be following you around the house and getting into anything and everything, so you’ll need to make sure their environment is safe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chances are you could use a little more sleep these days. You may have heard of the “dream feed,” a tactic many parents use to extend their baby’s long stretch of sleep. But what is it, exactly? How do you do it? And when should you stop? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are discussing the first week after giving birth! The sleepless nights, many diaper changes, figuring out a feeding schedule and trying to take care of yourself! Some women opt to hire a postpartum doula to help during the first few days or week of having their baby home. We’ll discuss what a postpartum doula is and how they might be a good fit for your family! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It'll be a while before your baby heads off to college, but that doesn't mean it's too early to start saving for their education. What are the different types of education savings plans? How much should you save each month? And what are the benefits to starting early? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices