nubornkareMar 272 minNever enough time in the day!Having a new baby at home is busy and can be exhausting. Then add, not enough sleep, the other kids, household activities, work and...
nubornkareJan 61 minReflux babies!There a multiple reasons why babies reflux, the list is long. Here is a list of some of the contributing factors and interventions to...
nubornkareDec 10, 20211 minWhy is swaddling so important for infants?It's a great question. It is comforting, they have been in a very restricted area for a while and that is what they are used to. Long...
nubornkareOct 7, 20212 minHead positioning and why it's a struggle!It is very difficult to keep up with head positioning. The struggle is real, babies necks are not strong, so their head will turn to...
nubornkareAug 19, 20212 minDifficult feeders!This is very common in the NICU and often happens outside the NICU. First find and expert, going to face book and asking for help will...
nubornkareJun 23, 20211 minHelpful tips for infants struggling to gain weight!All babies lose about 7-10% in the first week of life, the goal is usually be back to birth weight at 14 days. Every baby is different...
nubornkareMay 5, 20212 minMy baby won't let me put her/him downI hear this a lot, first of all, your baby is trying to tell you something. Key into your baby, is the baby still hungry, have gas, need...
nubornkareApr 1, 20211 minGet some rest!Regardless of your situation, NICU babies, newborns or mother's of multiples, it's all exhausting. Take the time to put your feet up for...
nubornkareFeb 27, 20212 minHow do I get my baby to take the paci?In the NICU, we use the paci for soothing the infant and also for training the infant in preparation for breastfeeding and bottle...
nubornkareJan 25, 20212 minTips for gassy babiesWhat is my most frequently asked question? How do I help my baby not be so gassy? Let's talk about ways to try and prevent it or at least...
nubornkareDec 17, 20201 minHow to protect your little ones from getting sick!The pandemic, the flu and RSV, all those germs are out there right now. Helpful tips: ~Place a cover over the carrier, make sure you can...
nubornkareNov 6, 20202 minDoes your baby make a high pitched noise when feeding? It usually means that the flow is too fast for the baby and the noise is them protecting their airway. The baby usually ends up...
nubornkareOct 7, 20201 minWhen do I introduce the bottle ?I am asked this question a lot. There are several reasons why these mums need to transition to the bottle, going back to work is a big...
nubornkareSep 2, 20201 minBabies and apples, what do they have in common?The answer is VARITY. So, that makes sense when you ask baby advice on mums groups and you get so many different answers. Every baby is...
nubornkareAug 5, 20201 minBabies are pretty tough, despite their size! Just do the best you can and it will all get a little easier as time goes on. Get your system down, whatever schedule works for you and...
nubornkareJul 14, 20202 minSleep training, I get lots of questions about this!As a NICU nurse of 20 years, taking care of up to 3 or 4 babies at a time with alarms and noise all around, these are the tried and true...
nubornkareJul 8, 20201 minIt's so important to relax and enjoy your baby!Yes, there are tons of things that need to be done. But don't forget the basics of enjoying your baby. Sometimes you just have to slow...
nubornkareJun 24, 20201 minParents of multiples, what’s the best advice?The best advice I give to parents of twins and triplets in the NICU for preparation of home life is time management. What does time...
nubornkareJun 5, 20201 minKangaroo care, also known as skin to skin is awesome There are lots of great benefits, let me start with, it’s great for mums and dads. It relaxes the parent and the baby, thus increases...
nubornkareMay 17, 20201 minBabies are smart!Good thing they are cute. These little humans are smart and manipulative. They will let you know when they want some thing. They...