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Navigating early parenthood comes with joys and challenges alike.
We’re here to simplify that overwhelming baby stage!
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Mastering The Newborn Phase: Essential Tips For The First 30 Days
What exactly is a newborn? What age constitutes a newborn? What are the most important tips for newborn care?
Mastering Baby Bottle Feeding: Tips Every New Mom Needs To Know
Do you want to introduce bottles into your baby’s feeding routine? There are a few baby bottle best practices to make the transition a smooth one.
Maximize Sleep And Milk Supply: The Ultimate Strategy For Breastfeeding Moms
Wondering about getting more rest as a breastfeeding mom? One major concern that a lot of new mamas have is that they desperately want to breastfeed, but they also need sleep.
How To Reset An Overtired Baby
You’ve had a crazy day and your regular routine had to be thrown out of the window. Your baby skipped their nap and their wake window is getting way too long – now your little one just isn't settling down. Once your baby is overtired, it can be very tough to get...
I’m Hillary, the nurse founder of Baby Settler, and a mom of 4!
I’m also a lactation consultant, and I’m here to help you find your groove and navigate the overwhelming days and nights that can steal the joys of babyhood. Amidst all the chaos, I’ll bring you laughs, support, and a whole bunch of “I’ve got this!” moments.
Popular Posts
7 Ways To Improve Your Baby’s Nighttime Sleep (Without Crying It Out!)
Are you dreaming of a time when your baby will sleep through the night, but are scared of baby sleep training methods? The term ‘crying it out’ (also known as the Ferber Method) doesn’t sit right with many parents! Luckily, there are ways to promote self-soothing and better nighttime
Will Formula Help Your Baby Sleep Longer At Night?
If you’re going through the process of sleep training your baby and encouraging them to sleep for longer at night, you probably came across the suggestion of feeding your little one formula. But, is this really the right route to take to lengthen nighttime sleep? And, does formula actually
7 Steps To Get Your Baby On A Regular Sleep Schedule
Are you excited to get your baby on a regular sleep schedule so that you, too, can start sleeping through the night again? Newborns usually sleep for short periods of two to three hours, and wake up frequently to feed. As your baby gets older (around three to five
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The Ultimate Guide to Nighttime Weaning: How to Help Your Baby Sleep Through the Night
You know how everyone talks about the joys of the newborn phase, and you really want to soak it all in? But let’s be real—some days, it just feels like a constant struggle, right? If you’re knee-deep in sleepless nights and juggling endless feedings, know that you’re...
Breastfeeding Success and Challenges: Navigating Early Motherhood
Hello amazing moms out there! As you embark on your breastfeeding journey, it's important to know that the path to "successful breastfeeding" isn't the same for everyone. In our latest episode of the "Early-Momming Podcast," Hillary, our host, lacatation consultant,...
Expert Insights on Botox, Skincare, and Motherhood with Claire O’Bryan
Welcome back to the Early-Momming Podcast! In episode 4, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Claire O'Bryan, a nurse practitioner and co-founder of SkinClique, a pioneering aesthetics practice that brings medical beauty treatments right into your home. In this...
Unpacking My Birth Stories: A Candid Look into My Childbirth Journey on the Early-Momming Podcast
Hey there, amazing moms and future moms! If you’ve been following along with the Early-Momming Podcast, you know that we dive deep into all things related to early motherhood. This week’s episode is especially close to my heart as I share some personal and...
Ways to Get Your Partner Involved with Your Newborn Even if You’re Breastfeeding
From the moment you see those two pink lines, life as you know it changes forever. The journey into parenthood is exhilarating, yet it often feels like a roller coaster ride with no manual to guide you. For many new moms, especially those who are breastfeeding, it can...
The Default Parent (an opinion piece)
I want to start out by saying that I'm blessed to have an incredible partner in my husband. Honestly, there are many times when I sit back and compare myself to him and feel completely inadequate in my role as a wife and mother. He does it all- literally. He is an...
How to Choose the Best Pediatric Provider for your Family
How to choose the best pediatric provider for your family. Trying to choose the best pediatric provider for your family has always been a really important decision But honestly, I think it’s more important now than it ever has been. When I was having my first...
Establishing a Schedule and Sleep Training
Establishing a schedule and sleep training are two of the most highly engaged content pieces on social media when it comes to new moms. When you google "establishing a schedule" and "sleep training you’ll find that there are a lot of experts in this space. There is...
The “Dream Feed”: Baby Settler is not a fan. Here’s why.
The “Dream Feed” : A Frequently Debated Topic Among Infant Sleep Consultants At Baby Settler, we are not on board with the “Dream Feed”...but let me explain why so you can decide if you are “on board” with it! Because the truth is, you know your baby better than...