What a precious photo from one of my clients. Look at the hands!
I suspect your baby got a lot of toys and books for holiday gifts. Don't wait on bringing out the books. It's never too early to read to your little ones.
And if you're overrun with toys, be sure to listen to Kara's podcast with Preschool and Beyond on taming the toys (using toy rotation to enhance play and learning). You can read about toy rotation here on our blog.
I was excited to be back at the Red Hat Wellness Fair last month. The company invites a variety of businesses from the community to present their offerings to their employees. They do a good job, and I’m sure the employees appreciate it. Happy employees = more productive employees.
Here’s what was exciting about this year’s Wellness Fair. Missy and I talked with several pregnant and new parents wanting to learn about our offerings. There seems to be a bit of a baby boom this year. We also talked with quite a few women who have not yet started a family but wanted to learn about what kind of support we offered when they do. I love this!
Each week someone says to me, “I wish I knew about you when mine were babies.” So if these women who chatted with us at the fair learn about postpartum doula services now, before they’ve even conceived, imagine what great support they can have after a baby arrives. And it grows from there. They tell a friend or coworker who tells a friend or coworker and next thing you know more and more people are starting off parenthood with more ease, less stress and lots of joy!
If you know someone having a baby, tell them about postpartum doula services. Tell them to start now thinking about what they will need after baby arrives.
I’ve got exciting news to share! After 14 years in business, First Daze & Nightzzz is launching a new, professionally-designed website. It feels a little like birthing a baby. (I can relate almost anything back to birth.) I'm grateful to my web design team. Just like with birth, having a skilledteam can make a huge difference to the process and outcome.
The new site is more streamlined, aesthetically pleasing and brands our “flamingo parenting” philosophy. (Learn more about that on the About Us page.) The blog - packed with great tips and information on caring for (including sleep tips), feeding, and play for your babies and children is incorporated into the new site. You can sign up to receive blog updates directly to your inbox.
Also on the site are instructional swaddling videos for those who love good visual guidance, and a podcast on how to help our children sleep better. I’ll be getting more videos up in the near future.
One of the things my viewers enjoy most about my website — besides the relief that comes with learning skilled postpartum doula and sleep coaching help is available — is reading our Dream Team bios in the About Us section. The new website features beautiful, updated photos and bios along with a new group shot of our “dream team.” Come take a peek.
We’re also featuring some beautiful photos of our very own clients. What a joy to know that we’ve built such wonderful relationships with our families over the years that they would share themselves on our website. My heart is singing. ...
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Today’s topic: Poop!
It’s important to know when to contact your pediatrician about your baby’s stools.
Concerned about whether you’re producing enough or if your baby is eating enough? First Daze & Nightzzz Can help!
We made it into a holiday letter. Yep, metronome butt pats and the pirate ship swing are a thing! #doulasrock #postpartumdoula
Submitted by guest blogger and postpartum doula Erica Aday
You might think doula work is all about the babies, but one of the best things about being a postpartum doula is getting to know and work with other doulas. The First Daze & Nightzzz doulas are an extraordinary and interesting team of women. Among us are devoted moms, daughters, grandmothers, wives and friends who do amazing things like practice yoga, run marathons, extreme bird-watch, downsize into a “tiny house”, paint murals, and travel the world. And yet, with such diverse interests and backgrounds, we are all united by our desire to help families adjust to and enjoy the journey of parenthood. Each of us has our own unique life story and has traveled a different path to become part of our community of caregivers. The variety of knowledge and experiences we share with each other allows us to continue to grow professionally and better serve families. We come together as often as possible to acknowledge and build upon these connections over good food, wine and laughter. ...
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Ring slings rock. Try one out. Notice how this smart mama spread the fabric over her shoulder. #babywearing
First Daze & Nightzzz offers compassionate guidance and in-home support from experienced doulas. We’ll help you navigate parenthood with more sleep, less stress, and all the joyful wonder of life with a new baby.
919-438-2975 info@firstdaze.com
First Daze & Nightzzz. Providing newborn and sleep support for Triangle families.
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