The Parenting Journal

Safe Sleep Practices for Newborns: AAP Guidelines Explained Simply

Safe Sleep Practices for Newborns: AAP Guidelines Explained Simply

About 3,500 infants die each year from sleep-related causes in the United States, according to CDC SUID data. That number stopped me cold when I first read it during my older daughter’s newborn weeks, sitting in the dark at 3...

Read more

Car Seat Safety for Newborns: Proper Installation and Common Mistakes

Car Seat Safety for Newborns: Proper Installation and Common Mistakes

Every newborn car ride feels like a milestone. The first trip home from the hospital, the first pediatrician visit, the first time you realize you have no idea if you’ve done this right.Most parents haven’t. A large share of car...

Read more