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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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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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6 Nursery Essentials Every Mom Needs
Getting the baby nursery ready for your newborn can be an exciting time. Picking out a theme, decorating, and packing away their tiny clothes is a form of nesting, and it’s a completely natural urge. “...the nesting instinct is the burst of energy women often get in...
6 Ways To Increase Your Breast Milk Supply
Our bodies are amazing! Not only are a lot of mamas able to feed their babies with their breast milk, but they’re also able to increase the volume of milk they’re producing for future use. Do you want to increase your milk supply? Adding pumping into your...
12 Tips For The First 12 Days With Your Newborn
Suddenly – and sometimes all too quickly – you’ve transitioned from pregnant mama into mama of a newborn. The first few weeks of life with a newborn can be wonderful and overwhelming. Luckily, there are a few things you can do that will help support you and your...
Breast Isn’t Always Best: When Not To Breastfeed Your Baby
I’m a lactation consultant that helps women on their breastfeeding journey. I’m also a mom of three. I know the benefits of choosing to breastfeed your baby when they come into the world. The World Health Organization and other respected health bodies recommend that...
How To Get Your Baby To Latch When Breastfeeding
Something that I want every new mom to know is that it’s okay to struggle with breastfeeding. Unfortunately, our babies don’t come out of the womb knowing how to latch. Welcoming your new little one into the world and then finding feeding them to be a challenge can be...
4 Newborn Mistakes To Avoid
After months of preparing and reading everything about babies you can get your eyes on, your new little bundle is at home with you. Bringing your newborn home is such a special time – but, it’s also an extremely overwhelming time. It’s easy to feel like you haven’t...
How Often Should Your Baby Nap?
When you get home with your newborn, you’ll see that a large part of the day will consist of them napping. The first few weeks will consist of short naps and regular feeds. Of course, as a new parent, you may be asking yourself: “Is my baby sleeping enough?”, “Is my...
What To Do When Your Baby Cries
Hearing your baby cry and trying to soothe them without any success can get overwhelming quickly. It can be difficult to figure out exactly why your baby won’t stop screaming. They’re not crying just for the sake of it – your baby is telling you something very...
5 Tips For Sleep Training Your Baby
As your newborn gets older and can self-soothe, you can start sleep training your baby so that you can get something most new parents dream of experiencing again: a full night of sleep! When it comes to extending your baby’s night-time snooze, there are a few things...