If I could sit down with every new parent and have an honest conversation, this is what I’d say. Not to judge, but because I’ve seen the same patterns again…
How to Know if It’s Really Gas (or Something More)
Every fussy baby looks gassy. But not every gassy baby actually has gas.That’s the tricky part. Parents often hear, “It’s just gas,” when their newborn cries, grunts, or pulls their…
What Actually Works for Colic: Evidence-Based Information from a Newborn Nurse
If you’re reading this at 3am with a crying baby, you’re not alone. Colic affects approximately 20-25% of infants, and as a newborn nurse who has worked with hundreds of…
Is Your Baby Fighting Feeds? It’s Not “Just Colic”
If your baby arches their back during feedings, cries through every meal, or refuses to eat, you’ve probably heard: “It’s just colic. They’ll grow out of it.” But what if…
Hot Take: Pacifiers Don’t Ruin Breastfeeding (Here’s the Truth)
When you’re a brand-new parent, you’ll hear a million strong opinions: never wake a sleeping baby, only feed on demand, pacifiers will ruin breastfeeding. The truth? A lot of these…
Dairy Free in the Middle of Colic? How to Regain Confidence and Control
The Overwhelm of Colic and Diet Changes Colic alone can make you feel like the walls are closing in. Add in the words “cut out dairy and soy,” and it…