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21 Postpartum Self-Care Tips To Care for Yourself After Giving Birth
Explore self-care tips for managing both the emotional and physical changes that occur during the postpartum period.
5 Tips To Transition Your Baby From a Bassinet to a Crib
Learn when your baby might be ready to move from their bassinet to a crib and learn five tips to help make the transition smoother.
Investing in Healthy Eating Habits for You and Your Family
Learn how avocados support nutrition through different life stages, then explore cooking tips for avocados and 3 easy avocado-based recipes.
10-Month-Old Baby: Feeding, Sleep, and Milestones by Month
Learn about your 10-month-old baby's development and growth, including milestones, how much they'll eat and sleep, and activities to do.
What To Do If You Drop Your Baby (And When You Should Worry)
Find out what to do if your baby is dropped or falls, when it's an emergency, whether they can sleep after, and how to prevent future falls.
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5 Mom Hacks To Make Each of Your Children Feel Extra Special
A mom of two shares her favorite ways to ensure each of her children knows how loved they are as individuals — even when it feels impossible.
How To Stop a Toddler From Hitting
Learn how to stop toddlers from hitting with these simple tips and the best ways to respond to toddler aggression.
How A Mother’s Mindset Can Influence Her Child’s Development
Discover how your decisions and behaviors may be responsible for shaping your child's emotions and relationships.
Bonding With Your Baby in 8 Easy, No-Pressure Ways
We share the importance of bonding with your baby, plus our advice on an effective and natural way to go about it.
20 Signs You’re a Good Parent
Do you wonder if you're doing a good job with your kids Check out these 20 signs you're a good parent, worthy of an A+.
98 Random Acts of Kindness You Can Do With Your Child
It doesn't take a lot of effort to do something kind for someone. This list of random acts of kindness will touch so many around you.
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Hello, I'm Nina, The Baby Chick!®, an expert in the pregnancy and baby world as a baby planner, doula, educator, and mother. I'm excited to embark on this journey with you! Discover my story, expertise, and inspiration behind Baby Chick® as we delve into the beautiful world of motherhood together.
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Top 200 Coolest Baby Boy Names
Are you having a son and looking for unique baby boy names? You're in luck! These are the coolest baby boy names around! 😎
The ULTIMATE Baby Registry Checklist
This is the ultimate baby registry checklist filled with our very favorite baby goods that you won't be able to live without!
21 Cute Maternity Swimsuits We Love
Cute maternity swimsuits for summer — everything from bold to classic styles with tummy control, ruched sides, and other features.
Best Mother’s Day Gifts for Pregnant Mamas
A woman becomes a mother the moment she finds out she's pregnant. Honor your special lady with these Mother's Day gifts for pregnant mamas!
Placenta Previa: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Learn all about placenta previa, including the different types, how it's diagnosed, symptoms, risk factors, complications, and treatment.
Round Ligament Pain in Pregnancy: How To Find Relief
Round ligament pain is a normal part of pregnancy for some women. Here, we'll explore what these sharp pains are and how to help relieve them.
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Birth
How To Create YOUR Perfect Birth Plan (Includes Templates)
Explore the benefits of having a birth plan, learn the steps for writing one, view helpful examples, and download two FREE templates to make your own!
7 Things NOT To Do During Labor
7 tips on what expecting moms should NOT do during labor so you can really avoid some unnecessary labor interventions and outcomes.
The ULTIMATE Hospital Bag Checklist
From a doula, here is the ultimate hospital bag checklist that has everything you will need for you, your partner, and baby!
What Are the Signs That Labor is Starting? – Podcast Ep 134
Unsure if you'll really know you're in labor? In this episode, doula, Nina Spears, shares the signs to look for to know when labor is starting.
Delayed Cord Clamping: What It Is, Benefits, and Risks
Learn how delaying umbilical cord clamping a bit longer can benefit your newborn.
25 Birth Affirmations To Help You Through Your Labor
Here are some benefits of birth affirmations, how to use them effectively, and 25 birth affirmations to try.
Postpartum
How to Make a Postpartum Plan (Includes Template!)
Like a birth plan, a postpartum plan is equally as important to parents. But how do you make a postpartum plan? Here's what you need to know.
The BEST 15 Things to Do for a New Mom
Having helped hundreds of new moms, here's my list of the best things you can do for a new mom and her family.
19 Postpartum Must-Haves for a Faster and Easier Recovery After a Vaginal Birth
From belly wraps and loungewear to padsicles and bath herbs, here are our postpartum must-haves for recovery after a vaginal birth.
21 Postpartum Self-Care Tips To Care for Yourself After Giving Birth
Explore self-care tips for managing both the emotional and physical changes that occur during the postpartum period.
7 Breastfeeding Positions To Try for the Best Latch
Review seven breastfeeding positions for mom and baby, along with tips for successful breastfeeding and what positions to avoid.
Post-Weaning Depression: Here’s What To Look For
Learn what causes post-weaning depression, its symptoms, prevention, and getting support after stopping breastfeeding.
Parenting
5 Tips To Transition Your Baby From a Bassinet to a Crib
Learn when your baby might be ready to move from their bassinet to a crib and learn five tips to help make the transition smoother.
Investing in Healthy Eating Habits for You and Your Family
Learn how avocados support nutrition through different life stages, then explore cooking tips for avocados and 3 easy avocado-based recipes.
Understanding the Impact of Sugar on Our Kids & Our Health – Podcast Ep 136
In this episode, we're chatting with Dr. Nicole Avena about the impact of sugar, sugar cravings, and the effect sugar has on our health and the health of our kids.
10-Month-Old Baby: Feeding, Sleep, and Milestones by Month
Learn about your 10-month-old baby's development and growth, including milestones, how much they'll eat and sleep, and activities to do.
What To Do If You Drop Your Baby (And When You Should Worry)
Find out what to do if your baby is dropped or falls, when it's an emergency, whether they can sleep after, and how to prevent future falls.
How Parents Can Help Their Children Through a Fear of Needles
A pediatrician shares her tips and tricks on how to help children overcome their fear of shots, including how to make the procedure hurt less.
Lifestyle
18 of the Cutest Matching Family Swimsuits
Whether you want to take beach pictures or just love to match, explore the best matching family swimsuits and the cutest Mommy and Me sets.
24 Summer Must-Haves for Babies and Toddlers
Check out our 24 summer must-haves to keep babies and toddlers active and happy all season long, including toys, clothes, and more.
Investing in Healthy Eating Habits for You and Your Family
Learn how avocados support nutrition through different life stages, then explore cooking tips for avocados and 3 easy avocado-based recipes.
Chemical Pregnancy: What You Need To Know
Learn how to recognize a chemical (or biochemical) pregnancy, including the causes, risk factors, signs, and when to try and conceive again.
Frozen Birthday Party Ideas
A look inside this 3-year-old's "Frozen" birthday party and all the things and ideas that made this magical theme come to life!
Family Adventures and Activities for Every Letter of the Alphabet
Find family fun with this A-Z adventure challenge for a year of memory-making, featuring activities for every letter.
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