The baby is here. You survived childbirth. You’re a mom! Congratulations! How do you feel? That’s a bit of a loaded question. Just when you thought your body was all yours and about to get back to normal again, you wake up the morning after and realize you’re sore everywhere. From disrupted sleep to getting …
WHEN YOUR BABY CAN’T TELL NIGHT FROM DAY
Humans are diurnal creatures, which means we are healthiest when we are awake during daylight and asleep when it’s dark. Somehow, newborns don’t always get the message; their circadian rhythms are immature during the first few months of life. It may take two to four months for this to develop, and during that time, they are …
WAKE UP, SLEEPY HEAD! TIPS ON GETTING YOUR BABY TO WAKE UP AND EAT
It probably seems like the most ridiculous and counter-intuitive thing in the world to wake your sleeping baby so you can get him or her to…sleep, or to eat. And yet that may be exactly what’ needed. Here’s why: They grow up so fast: Newborns are growing at an amazing pace, which means they need …
Regional Partner Spotlight: Kaitlyn Kimball
We are excited to introduce you to Kaitlyn Kimball, on of our regional contacts working at the New Madrid County Resource Center. Kaitlyn has worked side by side with Bootheel Babies & Families to provide constant communication on how we can better serve families and infants in our area. We asked Kaitlyn a few questions …
Regional Spotlight: Rachelle Bennett
We’re sharing all the things we have to be thankful for during November! Rachelle Bennett is our regional hub partner serving Stoddard County at the Dexter Community Regional Healthcare Foundation. Why are you thankful for the work BBF does? I’m thankful for the focused data collection BBF does to identify causes of infant deaths and …
Regional Partner Spotlight: Sara Pierce
Say hello to Sara Pierce! Sara is one of our regional contacts who works for the Scott County, SMSU Sikeston Campus office. Which positive outcomes that BBF is responsible for that make you most proud? I am so proud of the conversations that are continuing in the bootheel surrounding infant mortality. We have been able …
New parents’ guide to summer vacation
How to keep your baby safe, healthy and happy during the hottest season Summer vacation with a baby (or even a trip to a Little League game for an afternoon) can be tricky for new parents. Here are some tips to get you started on the right foot. #1 Keep your baby cool Having a …