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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.
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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 seem
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 baby over 12
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
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Can A Newborn Baby Sleep Too Much?
When you bring your new little bundle home from the hospital, it can seem like all they do is sleep and eat. As a first-time parent, you may look over at your newborn as they’re in dreamland and wonder, “Have they been asleep for too long?” It’s important to remember...
When To Increase Bottle Nipple Size
You’ve done your research and chosen the perfect bottle for your baby. But, that’s not where bottle feeding your little one ends… As your baby grows, the bottle they’re feeding from needs to evolve with them. You don’t need to invest in new bottles, it’s a simple...
Wake Windows: What To Do When Your Baby Stays Up Way Past Them?
It’s 8 pm and you’re finally getting a chance to sit down and relax after a long day. You’re just about to take a sip of your well-deserved glass of wine when you hear it… the sound of your baby crying. You go to their room only to find that they’re wide awake and...
When Baby Only Wants One Breast
Baby Only Wants One Breast: Is it Normal and What Should I Do? It's perfectly normal for babies to only want one breast over the other. In fact, it's more common than you might think. There are a few reasons why your baby only wants one breast, and there are a few...
Why Your Baby Might be Fussy When Nursing and How You Can Help
One of the most common questions we get as lactation consultants is why a baby who has been nursing well suddenly becomes fussy at the breast. There are a few reasons this can happen, and there are a few things you can do to try to help your baby back to a happy,...
Here’s How To Get Reimbursed For Your IBCLC (Lactation Consultant) Visits!
How would you go about getting reimbursed for a lactation consult? We will provide you with a tips to help make the process as easy as possible.
Is Gas Keeping Your Baby Up At Night?
There could be a lot of reasons why your baby is fussy when bedtime rolls around. One of the biggest ones could be gas. Gassy babies are usually fussy babies, which makes sleep elusive. Gas is tiny bubbles in their stomach and intestines. While in adults this...
Should Your Baby Nap In A Dark Room?
Naps are essential for the wellbeing of your baby. Newborns need to sleep a lot during the day! Until about three months old, young babies sleep for 14 to 17 hours over a 24-hour period, waking for short windows to eat and, of course, some activity. From around four...
How To Reduce Nighttime Feedings
As your baby grows, they start sleeping for longer stretches at night. At around three to four months old, many babies are able to sleep for six to eight hour stretches. But, is your baby continuing to wake up for nighttime feeds? To help support your baby to sleep...