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BABY BITS
All ears on crying and what your little one is trying so hard to tell you.
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Keep Baby's air passages clear and other ways to keep them well.
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DECISIONS, DECISIONS
Breast or bottle? Cloth or disposables and more.
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LIFE AFTER MISCARRIAGE
Honoring the baby and learning how to breathe again.
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The Crying Game
BABYBITS By Susan Day
In-the-know for life with your little one.
Infants have a cry reflex that is a normal response to stimuli such as hunger or pain. Your job is to figure it out.
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ccording to psychologists, a normal human baby will cry for about two hours a day. It's the only way for them to communicate their needs so cry, cry they will. All babies cry, and most of the time, everybody thinks it's hunger first. But if Baby is newly fed, he may be crying because of discomfort. Or the diaper may need changing. Or he may just need to be held, swaddled or soothed somehow. It's a game of ruling stimuli out to calm the tears. "The infant's job is to cry when it needs help, stop crying, stay awake and stay asleep," says Harvey Karp, author of the bestselling Happiest Baby on the Block (Bantam revised edition; 2015). Karp's five steps to calming a baby include swaddling; holding the baby on his side or stomach; a loud shushing noise; tiny amounts of jiggling; and sucking. His book has sold more than a million copies worldwide. But new parents will always try to figure out why their infant is crying:
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WHY IS BABY CRYING? TIRED While infants will grab the sleep they need anywhere, anytime, babies 3 months old and older can lose sleep when there's a lot of stimulus around. Be aware that your baby needs help getting more sleep. OVERSTIMULATED Some babies can become overwhelmed by a room full of people wanting to hold them and a lot of noise. Observe your baby and help him with what he needs — quiet time. HUNGER The most recognizable sound, the crying becomes frantic quickly. Be aware of when your baby ate last and watch for signs of hunger which can be smacking lips or restless fussing. UNCOMFORTABLE Being too warm or too cold or a too-tight diaper can cause some babies to cry. Check your baby and adjust his needs. PAIN OR SICKNESS Lots of babies get gas which is why it's so important to burp them after feeding. Gas causes tummy pain, as does constipation. A sick baby can cry, too. If Baby does not look well, call to your pediatrician is in order. COLIC Thought to be an uncomfortable state perhaps related to gassiness, the colicky baby's cries are intense. Inconsolable crying should be discussed with your doctor.
All babies are different, but they cry for similar reasons. You will soon recognize your baby's cries.
1) Satisfy all the possible reasons Baby may be crying. 2) Once you've ruled everything out, if Baby continues to cry: Try creating a womb-like environment with white noise and/or heartbeat sounds, tucking your baby into a swaddle and gently rocking him, Karp says. There’s also “the Hold,” a type of carry recommended by pediatrician Robert Hamilton, author of 7 Secrets of a Newborn (Griffin; 2019) that involves tucking the baby’s arms across the chest with one hand while holding the baby’s bottom in the other and gently bouncing the baby around the room. Or, just try a change of scenery. Bring your baby out of a crowded room, take a warm bath or go out for a walk. Some babies will even self-soothe with the help of a pacifier. (please turn the page)
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BY SUSAN DAY
Winterizing Your Baby While babies get lots of colds during their first year, you can protect your baby with immunity-boosting tips.
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hildren under age 5 get a lot of colds. That's why parents with kids have vaporizers, humidifiers, thermometers and all kinds of good intentions of keeping their kids from getting sick — especially during colder months. There are, however, things you can do to to minimize the risks of your baby catching a cold virus.
Start with the Nose It's gross to hear, but William Sears, M.D. author of The Birth Book (Little Brown; 1994), says, ”Keep your baby’s mucus thin and moving.” The secretions in your baby's nose are her first line of defense against infection, Sears says. So when germs enter the nose, they get trapped by the mucus there and are either coughed or sneezed out. That's why, when the air is dry and cold, the mucus in Baby's nose gets harder ... and germs can get stuck. Sears, the author of numerous books for new parents, says to safeguard Baby by squirting a couple drops of saline solution into each of his nostrils during the cold months, then gently suction out the loosened secretions with a nasal aspirator. (Make your own saline drops by mixing one-quarter teaspoon of salt with eight ounces of warm water.) Sit your baby upright to do this, and aim at being extra gentle so it doesn't bother your child. If he can’t stand the aspirator, skip it; doctors say saline spritzes are helpful on their own. “Steam Clean” the Airways Many parents know about steaming up the bathroom for the
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child who wakes up with a barking cough. But you can keep your healthy baby's passageways cleared this way, too. Close your bathroom door and turn on a hot shower to make a steam bath and just sit in the warm room together. Make it a ritual by reading a bedtime story. This routine can go a long way in keeping Baby's airways clear and healthy, doctors say. Wash Her Hands Babies can easily pick up germs from sucking on items, including their hands. As much as you wash your own hands, you can wash Baby's. Use soap and water as often as possible rather than hand sanitizers which are very drying for the skin. Sit Baby Upright for Feedings Reclining while nursing makes it easier for milk to travel through the eustachian tube to the middle ear, where it becomes the perfect culture medium for bacteria to grow and thrive, Sears says. Upright eating is the solution. It enables the stomach to empty faster, cutting down on reflux, a common gastrointestinal condition that can lead to ear infections (when stomach acid flows back up into the throat and eustachian tube). Feed your baby at high angle (you don’t want to be able to look up his nose) and keep him upright as much as you can for 30 minutes afterward. Keep a Close Eye on Colds Ear infections often follow common viral infections, Sears says, so watch for fever and signs of ear pain when your child has the sniffles: crying when you lay him down, frequent waking at night (not from hunger), increasingly thick mucus, a change in his sucking style or a refusal to feed, and
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drainage from his eyes or ears. Babies play with their ears frequently, especially when they’re teething, so it's not as reliable a sign of an infection as you might think. If you suspect an ear infection, visit your pediatrician to find out if your baby needs treatment; children under 2 are often given an antibiotic. Winterize the Nursery Your baby’s sleeping environment plays a large role in her health. Besides never smoking near your baby or in the house, follow these room-rescue tips: Use a Vaporizer Sleeping with closed windows and central heating can really dry out
your baby’s airways. When the heat goes on in your home, turn on a warm-mist vaporizer. De-fuzz Her Room Allergens such as dust and mold trigger your baby’s body to produce fluid, which can build up in her nose and middle ear, leaving her vulnerable to infection. A HEPA-type air purifier may help. Winterize His Immune System No matter how hard you work to keep germs from infiltrating your baby’s body, some will find their way in anyway. Your next line of defense is to strengthen his immunity to better fight the germs. Stay on His Shot Schedule All of the vaccine-preventive illnesses are more common during the winter. Sears says getting your child immunized is one of the most responsible things you can do for his health. The flu shot (for both you and your baby, if he’s older than 6 months) can spare you many sleepless nights this winter. (For more information, read The Vaccine Book by Sear's son, Robert Sears, M.D.) Breastfed babies have fewer ear and upper respiratory infections, and are at a lower risk of developing asthma and allergies. Each drop of breastmilk contains more than a million infection-fighting white blood cells says Sears, plus immunoglobulins-proteins that coat the lining of the gastrointestinal tract and act like a protective paint to keep the germs out of the rest of a baby’s body. Winterize Her Skin It’s easy for a baby’s skin to become dry during the winter months, and as a result, doctors see an eczema flare-up, especially in neck folds and the groin area, during this time. Serious eczema breakouts can leave skin vulnerable to bacterial infection. Keep your baby’s skin soft and healthy by treating it from the outside and nourishing it from the inside. Do this: Instead of rubbing your baby dry with a towel after her bath, simply blot her skin, Sears says, leaving a thin layer of water. Then apply a moisturizer such as Aquaphor to seal in the softness. This will be nice for your own body, too! Susan Day is editor of this magazine and a mom of four.
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By Janey Snyderman
ry to read up and learn as much as you can before your baby is born ... and there are still decisions that will leave you flummoxed. That's because you're human. And it's second nature to second guess yourself. So when people ask you are you going with disposables or cloth, breast or bottle or circumcision or not, you might get a bit defensive. Let's break it down to make it all easier on you.
CLOTH OR DISPOSABLE? The best diaper is the one that works for Baby AND you.
CLOTH Yes, yes, yes, the big choice is do you want to wash diapers or just toss them out and avoid all of the yucky business? If you work from home and will be with Baby, cloth may make good sense since they're cheaper. If your Baby will be going to daycare, disposables may match your lifestyle better or you can meet somewhere in the middle using both and working with your daycare's guidelines. Cloth diapers (cotton, terry cloth, flannel, bamboo, hemp or otherwise) come as prefolded, a hybrid version of prefolded; all-in-one (AIO); pocket or one size. With cloth, you spend more money on the front end, but in the long run, cloth will be cheaper than disposables since your baby will be in them for years. With cloth you can spend Baby Guide
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Decisions, Decisions upwards of $500 to outfit your nursery, but you won't be dropping big chunks on disposable diapers while your baby grows. — PREFOLDED diapers look like oldfashioned diapers and come in a variety of fabrics including bamboo and hemp in addition to various sizes. You will need to purchase waterproof covers, too. You swap out a prefolded diaper for the soiled one during changes and use snaps, Velcro or Snappis (one-piece stretchy fasteners) to keep the prefold in place. — HYBRID CLOTH These combine cloth diapers with disposable and you'll use a waterproof cover over two inner layers that's either cloth or disposable. Disposable inserts are purchased in rolls of 100 for about $10. — ALL-IN-ONE (AIO) These are the all-cloth version of disposables, so the waterproof outer layer is attached to the absorbent inner layer. These fasten with Velcro or snaps and are tossed in your pail for the wash after use. Cost about $20 a piece. — POCKET CLOTH Similar to AIO diapers, these feature an interior pocket with a removable insert. Pockets are not as thick as AIOs, but are still single-use. — ONE-SIZE These diapers can grow with your baby by using snap or Velcro closures to adjust for size.
TOP CLOTH DIAPERS bumGenius Recommended for ability to contain leaks. Easy to understand and use. Available for $17 each in numerous colors on Amazon. GroVia Hybrid Change the snap-in liner rather than the full diaper. Can also be used with disposable inserts; $17; numerous colors on Amazon.
BREAST OR BOTTLE? Whether you choose to breastfeed your baby or feed him with formula or do a combination of both should be a guilt-free choice. — BREAST Breastfeeding is an intimate way of feeding your child. If you choose to nurse, there will be many opportunities for skin-to-skin contact. A number of health organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the World Health Organization, recommend breastfeeding as the best nutritional choice for babies. For example, the AAP recommends that babies be breastfed exclusively for the first sixth months and encourages breastfeeding up to 12 months or longer than 12 months if possible. On top of all of these pro-breastfeeding tidbits, breastfeeding is free, so for many women, learning to do it is worth the added effort. Know that you WILL find the ease of breastfeeding after you go through the learning part. An expense in breastfeeding is a good pump, and you will need this key accessory. — BOTTLE Formula is a nutritionally sound alternative or supplement for your baby if you choose not to breastfeed. Infant formulas have been improving over time to match the nutrient proportions of human milk. Just like with breastfeeding, formula-feeding your baby gives you many opportunities to hold your child close and to form a physical and psychological bond.
DECIDING
There are many good reasons why you might choose to breast or bottle-feed your baby. If you won't be available for feeding throughout the day and night, you may have difficulty producing enough milk for the baby.
BASSINET OR CRIB? You can make a choice that will fit your budget and lifestyle while ensuring your baby's safety. — BASSINET These small beds are designed for an infant's sleeping comfort and so the baby can sleep right next to the mother's side of the adult bed. They are stand-alone or attachable to your bedside. — CRIB Convertible, round, small, mini or grows-with-your-child, cribs are needed for babies when they get older, but many parents choose to start with them from the get go. The APP recommends a tight-fitting sheet, a mattress that fits with no gaps and a new crib that meets current standards of the Consumer Products Safety Commission.
DECIDING
No matter which type of sleep environment you choose, follow the guidelines for safe sleep: • Always place Baby on his back • Share a room with Baby for at least six months • Do not share a bed with your baby • Do not have any loose items in your baby's sleeping area
Gerber Preforld Premium Traditional prefold diapers you pair with a waterproof cover; $33 for a pack of 10 from Amazon.
• Do not use crib bumpers
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This is all about lifestyle preferences and budget. The good news is, if you go with cloth, there are adorable diapers with all kinds of styles to work with. If you go with disposable, you will be purchasing diapers for a long time.
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If you decide to breastfeed, keep in mind that everything you consume, your baby consumes, too. This means that you’ll need to limit your alcohol consumption. Mothers deciding about bottle feeding should consider the cost. Formula can become quite expensive. In fact, one study showed that the average cost of formula can total over $1,700 in 12 months. Both breastfed and bottle fed babies need the same supplies—bottles, bottle warmers, bibs, and burp clothes.
• Do not use sleep positioners For more information on safe sleep for your baby, visit healthychildren.org. Janey Snyderman is a mother and freelance writer.
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T
he day that you mis-
“Ask yourself what you’re feeling, what
the person well, say something simple
carry, you become
you wish had happened, what you’re
like, “I appreciate your compassion.” If
part of a club that
angry about. Give voice to the places
it’s a close friend or family member, tell
no one wants to
where you are hurting,” Killeen says.
them that while you’re sure they’re well-
belong to. It’s a club
Journal, listen to music, meditate, or
meaning, what they’ve said isn’t helpful.
shrouded with se-
pray. Lean into your grief instead of run-
Follow up with specific ways that they
ning away from it.
can help (just listening or helping out
crecy, pain, and even misplaced shame. You’re no longer pregnant, but every-
with your kids, for example). In a perfect
where you look, there are reminders of
Find your safe people
world, everyone would know the exact
the baby that you had already loved and
Build a strong support system, starting
right things to say, but by having a re-
been preparing for. The box of maternity
with your husband. He can care for you
sponse ready, you can keep an awkward
clothes you had just brought up from the
best when you communicate clearly
situation from deteriorating into some-
garage. Your What to Expect When You’re
what you need most, whether it’s validat-
thing even more hurtful.
Expecting book sitting on the nightstand.
ing your feelings, holding you, or doing
The e-mails reminding you of your
the dishes.
baby’s progress.
Find ways to honor your baby
Melanie Evans, a mother who’s experi-
Without a gravestone to visit or a body
enced the pain of two miscarriages, sug-
to bury, miscarriage can feel like an
your miscarriage is something that you
gests reaching out to friends who have
ambiguous loss. Finding something
can quickly “get over,” as if it’s a sick-
miscarried or finding a support group,
tangible to represent your baby can help
ness to recover from instead of a loss
either at a hospital, church or online. Talk-
validate her existence. Give her a name,
that takes time to heal. Erin Peirce, a
ing to someone who understands what
release balloons, or buy a plant, a figu-
mother who’s miscarried, says, “To the
you’ve been through can help you feel
rine, or a piece of jewelry to remind you
people around me, my miscarriage isn’t
less alone.
of her. Make a scrapbook or a memory
Those looking in from the outside think
box and fill it with ultrasound pictures,
a tangible loss. While I might be thinking, ‘I would have been 20 weeks pregnant
Be kind to yourself
cards, and other mementos. Spend time
today’ or ‘I'd be able to feel the baby
Instead of feeling pressured by deadlines
as a family making a list of what you will
move by now,’ others see me as clearly
or social activities, give yourself permis-
miss about not having a new baby; then
not pregnant. They're not aware of the
sion to step back from responsibilities
make another list of things you can look
baby I still hold in my mind's eye.”
or to withdraw for a season. Make time
forward to in the future. No matter what
How do you move forward towards
for the things that help you feel taken
you choose to do, finding a way to honor
healing when on the outside you look OK
care of, whether it’s listening to music,
your baby will help give some closure to
but on the inside you’re still hurting?
gardening, exercise, reading, or play-
your loss.
ing with your children. Let friends make Allow yourself to grieve
meals or take your kids for a morning.
You can’t force a timeline on your grief, but eventually, your good days will start to outweigh your bad ones. Until then,
You know the children’s story about going on a bear hunt? Grief is like going
Prepare for insensitive comments
when you open that baby shower invita-
through that tall, tall grass. You can’t
“You’re young — you can have more
tion or see that pregnant woman in the
go under it, and you can’t go over it. As
kids," or, "There must have been some-
grocery store, don’t be ashamed of your
painful as it is, you have to go through it
thing wrong with the baby," or, "It was
tears. Those tears water a seed in your
to heal.
God’s will.” Sometimes, when people
heart that will, one day, grow into hope.
don’t know what to say, they uninten-
And when it’s your turn to reach out to
that while you can’t push a pause button
tionally make statements that bring pain
others who become part of this pain-
on your life to process grief, it’s impor-
instead of comfort. When that happens,
ful club of miscarriage, you’ll find that
tant to set aside regular small chunks
Killeen recommends cutting the conver-
you’re a braver, stronger you.
of time to get quiet and be honest with
sation short to protect your heart from
yourself.
being further hurt. If you don’t know
Susan Killeen, a family therapist, says
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La Leche League • lllodkytn.org Hendersonville/Sumner • 615-714-9224 Nashville • 615-861-1037 or 615-883-6823 Rutherford • 901-568-9202 Williamson • 615-830-0041; 615-579-8019; 615861-1037; 251-751-7256 Support and information for breastfeeding mothers.
new parent services birth photography Alurawayne Photography 865-548-4746 • alurawayne.com Christie Lynn Photography 615-405-3595 • christielynnphotography.com Kailee Riches Photography 303-748-4275 • kaileeriches.com Kalimana Film Stories 615-378-7888 • kalimana.com Karen Halbert Photography 615-394-5970 • karenhalbertphotography.com Katy Johnson Photography 615-692-9224 • katyjphotography.com Laura Janicek Photography 615-214-0654 • laurajanicekphotography.com NOVA Birth Services 615-669-6399 • mynovabirth.com
prenatal yoga classes Abundant Yoga 1109 Davenport Blvd., #1000, Franklin 615-721-2747 • abundantyoga.com Arden Yoga & Wellness 524 N University St, Murfreesboro 615-648-4232 • ardenyoga.com BlossOMing Yoga - Virtual Classes 917-691-2385 • blossomingyoga.com
Rylan's Riches Photography rylansrichesphotography.com Voyage Creatives 615-538-7672 • voyagecreatives.com
breastfeeding, childbirth & newborn services
Chestnut Hill Yoga 1106 3rd Ave. S, Nashville 615-385-3600 • chestnuthillyoga.com
American College of Nurse-Midwives 240-485-1800 • midwife.org Locate local nurse-midwives and midwifery info.
CorePower Yoga 211 Franklin Rd unit 135, Brentwood 615-610-6133 • corepoweryoga.com Half Moon Yoga - Virtual Classes 101 International Drive, Ste. 105, Franklin 615-496-2310 • halfmoonyoga.net
Blissful Birthing TN 859-533-4667 • blissfulbirthingtn.com Doula services and childbirth information sessions. Online childbirthing classes.
Hot Yoga 807 Main St., Nashville 615-678-8079 • hotyogaofeastnashville.com Kundalini Rising Yoga/Bethany Joy Yoga 1218 Wedgewood Ave., Nashville 615-473-3467 • bethanyjoy.net Nurture Nashville Yoga West: 992 Davidson Dr., Ste. 102, Nashville East: 1000 Fatherland St., Ste. 201, Nashville nurturenashville.com
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Bradley Method Childbirth Educators 800-422-4784 • bradleybirth.com Natural, husband-coached childbirth classes focusing on breathing and relaxation. Online classes. ConnectusHealth Midwifery 601 Benton Ave., Nashville 2637 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville 615-292-9770 • connectus.org Offers prenatal, delivery and pediatric care, birth planning, certified nurse mid-wives, on-call midwife and more. Delivers babies at St. Thomas Midtown. Eden Birth 615-392-0577 • edenbirth.com Hypnobabies classes in Middle Tennessee.
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Mama Moon Birth Concierge 615-973-2377 • mama-moon.com Labor and postpartum doula services, prenatal massage, childbirth education, sophrology, AquaNatal classes and more. Music City Doulas 615-208-4111 • musiccitydoulas.com Available in group, private and semi-private sessions, including in-home customizable options. Nashville Birth and Babies 855-905-2229 • nashvillebirthandbabies.com Certified birth doulas, breastfeeding education, lactation consultants, post-partum doulas, Hypnobabies and placenta encapsulation. Nashville Childbirth 615-370-5912 • nashvillechildbirth.com Bradley Method private natural childbirth classes, doulas (labor and postpartum), baby care and more. Nashville Breastfeeding Coalition nashvillebreastfeeding.org Education for women about breastfeeding prior to delivery; removing hospital obstacles; and helping moms for the first few days at home and more. Nashville Breastfeeding Support 615-880-2185 Metro Public Health Department's program. Nashville Doula Services nashvilledoulaservices.com Labor doula support, lactation support, childbirth education, placenta encapsulation and more. NOVA Birth Services 615-669-6399 • mynovabirth.com Midwife care, doula support, childbirth class, breastfeeding class, pre- and post-natal massage. Nurses for Newborns Foundation 615-313-9989 • nursesfornewborns.org Registered nurses make home visits for health-care assessments, education and parenting skills. Roots Collaborative Care rootscollaborativecare.com Doula, childbirth classes including virtual classes. Rutherford Breastfeeding Support Murfreesboro • 615-898-7880 Smyrna • 615-355-6175 A full-time lactation consultant available through the Rutherford County Department of Health. Tennessee Breastfeeding Hotline 855-423-6667 tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/fhw/bf/ breastfeeding-hotline.html A free helpline offering breastfeeding support 24/7. West End Women's Health Center 2611 West End Ave., Ste. 380, Nashville 615-936-5858 • westendmidwives.com Midwifery care during pregnancy and childbirth.
Wilson Breastfeeding Support Group 615-444-5325, ext. 1052 The Wilson County Health Department hosts a breastfeeding support group every week. Call to RSVP. Womankind 615-426-1977 • womankindmassage.com Pre- and post-natal massage and doula services. Vanderbilt Birth Center 3212 West End Ave., Ste. 100, Nashville 615-647-8220 • babyandcompany.com Collaborative midwife and physician team for delivery in the birthing center and at area hospitals. Virtual classes and support groups.
parent groups Baby + Co. New Moms Group 3212 West End Ave., Ste. 100, Nashville 615-647-8220 • babyandcompany.com Meet other new moms virtually. Babywearing International of Middle TN bwiofmiddletn.com
Activities and get-togethers for moms in Spring Hill. The Family Center familycentertn.org Get information, emotional support, skill building and personalized parenting insights in Murfreesboro. TN Moms of Rutherford County neighborhoodlink.com/TN_Moms_Of_Rutherford_County Make new friends, set up play dates and more.
miscellaneous Attachment Parenting International 615-828-9115 or 615-210-2143 attachmentparenting.org/group/nashville ICAN of Nashville icanofnashville.webs.com Free monthly support and educational meetings. Junior League Family Resource Center 615-936-2558 • vanderbiltchildrens.com/frc Support to families of children with disabilities. March of Dimes Tennessee Chapter 615-399-3200 • marchofdimes.org Premature baby support.
Child and Family Therapy Collective childfamilytherapycollective.com A growing practice providing mental health services to children and families in Nashville. Middle Tennessee Moms of Multiples Facebook group. MOMS Club (Moms Offering Moms Support) momsclub.org Stay-at-home mothers offering connectivity throughout Middle Tennessee. Moms of East Nashville Facebook group.. MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) mops.org Mom meetups online and in person. Multiples of America multiplesofamerica.org Support and groups in Nashville. Music City 20s Moms Facebook group. Nashdads facebook.com/nashdads Dads keep in touch through their Facebook. Naturally Minded Moms of Tennessee facebook.com/groups/612207638792487 Moms raising their families with a natural mindset. Parents of East Nashville facebook.com/groups/1588890631391486 Playdates, conversation and idea sharing. Spring Hill Mommies meetup.com/Spring-Hill-Mommies
Milk Bank Depot Maury Regional Medical Center 1224 Trotwood Ave., Columbia • 931-490-7074 Nashville General Hospital 1818 Albion St., Nashville • 810-841-8644 TriStar Centennial Women's Hospital 2221 Murphy Ave., Nashville 615-933-8877 TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center 355 New Shackle Island Road, Hendersonville 615-338-1710 TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center 200 StoneCrest Blvd., Smyrna • 615-768-2234 milkbanktn.org Via Mothers' Milk Bank of Tennessee, preapproved donor mothers drop off frozen milk for testing and pasteurization. It is made available for use in neonatal intensive care units. Postpartum Support International800-944-4773 • postpartum.net Provides local resource information for women with perinatal mood disorders. Tennessee's Early Intervention Services 615-532-7237 • tn.gov/education/teis A program for families with children birth through 2 years with disabilities or developmental delays. Tennessee Office of Vital Records 615-741-1763 • tn.gov/health/article/vr-certificate Keeps and provides birth records for the state.
baby safety American Red Cross Cannon, Rutherford • 615-893-4272 redcross.org/tn/murfreesboro Cheatham, Davidson, Robertson, Sumner, Williamson, Wilson • 615-250-4300 nashvilleredcross.org Instruction in CPR, first aid and babysitting.
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here’s not a good parent out there who doesn't think about it: how soon can I give my baby my phone? Should I? Of course, we all know that too much screen time can be harmful to humans. And with a baby, what new parent wants their child to possibly struggle with things like obesity, ADHD or cognitive and language development? Early parenting requires an enormous amount of attention and patience. It may seem easy to just transfer some of the burden to a device for your child — but it's not best, says the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Raise a low-media baby by engaging him in other activities BEFORE you introduce a device. Bring in selfdirected play first. Self-directed Play Self-directed, or independent play, is play chosen, initiated and directed by the child. Once your baby is old enough, get him started with independent play. Show him how to play with toys, using your imagination, music, fun sounds, playfulness. Make independent play (and reading) a part of your baby's life so he learns to love it and aim to keep it going daily as he grows. That way you can keep devices in their place and perhaps even keep them from becoming the main event.
Recommendations for Safe Screen Time as Baby Grows 0 - 18 months – no screen time (except for video chatting) 18 months to 2 years – educational only beginning at 18 months 2 - 5 years old – no more than one hour per day 5 years and beyond – aim for consistent limits SOURCE: American Academy of Pediatrics.
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Nashville Public Library Green Hills 3701 Benham Ave, Nashville 615-862-5863 facebook.com/NPLGreenHillsBranch
The Children's Hospital at TriStar Centennial 615-342-1000 thechildrenshospitalnashville.com Pediatric ER, a neonatal intensive care unit and outpatient services.
Nashville Public Library Hermitage 3700 James Kay Ln, Hermitage 615-880-3951 facebook.com/NPLHermitage
Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt 615-936-1000 • childrenshospital.vanderbilt.org Provides the most comprehensive pediatric, family-centered care in the area. Website includes health, safety information and car seat safety.
Nashville Public Library Inglewood 4312 Gallatin Pike, Nashville (615) 862-5866 facebook.com/NPLInglewood/
Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center 615-435-5000 williamsonmedicalcenter.org/kids Comprehensive inpatient pediatric, emergency care.
John P. Holt Brentwood Library 8109 Concord Rd, Brentwood 615-371-0090 • brentwoodtn.gov/departments/library facebook.com/BrentwoodLibrary
Nashville Public Library Looby 2301 Rosa L Parks Blvd, Nashville 615-862-5867 facebook.com/NPLLooby
Safe Kids of Cumberland Valley 615-936-8222 • safekids.org The local affiliate of the national Safe Kids Campaign led by Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt.
Hendersonville Public Library 140 Saundersville Rd, Hendersonville 615-824-0656 • hendersonvillelibrary.org facebook.com/hendersonvillelibrary
Nashville Public Library Madison Branch 610 Gallatin Pike S, Madison 615-862-5868 facebook.com/NPLMadison
La Vergne Public Library 5063 Murfreesboro Road, La Vergne 615-793-7303 • lavergnetn.gov/192/La-VergnePublic-Library facebook.com/LaVergneLibrary
Nashville Public Library Old Hickory 1010 Jones St, Old Hickory, TN 615-862-5869 facebook.com/NPLOldHickoryBranch
babyproofing Ace Handyman Services of West Nashville 615-281-9446 • acehandymanservices.com Quick, easy and convenient scheduling for baby proofing services. Mr. Handyman of E. Nashville and Hendersonville 615-551-4653 • mrhandyman.com Skilled professionals can help you cross off everything on your baby proofing to-do list. Safe Baby 615-370-0850 • safebaby.com Custom baby proofing services include safety gates, hearth gates, cabinet latches/locks, electrical safety, bathroom safety and more.
Linebaugh Public Library 105 W Vine St, Murfreesboro 615-893-4131 • rclstn.org facebook.com/RutherfordCountyLibrarySystem MGL Memorial Library 521 Mercury Blvd, Murfreesboro 615-907-3429 • rclstn.org facebook.com/RutherfordCountyLibrarySystem Nashville Ballet 3630 Redmon St, Nashville 615-297-2966 • nashvilleballet.com Nashville Public Library 615 Church St, Nashville 615-862-5800 • facebook.com/NPLMain Wishing Chair Productions, Nursery Rhyme Time with JJ the Lamb, Storytime at the Professor's House, Lee con Klem-Marí and more. Nashville Public Library Bellevue 720 Baugh Rd, Nashville 615-862-5854 • library.nashville.org
storytimes
Nashville Public Library Bordeaux 4000 Clarksville Pike, Nashville 615-862-5856 facebook.com/NPLBordeaux
In-person and/or virtual storytimes. Events vary, so check first to see what stories are being read and when.
Nashville Public Library Donelson 2315 Lebanon Pike, Nashville 615-862-5859 facebook.com/NPLDonelson
Frist Art Museum 919 Broadway, Nashville 615-244-3340 • fristartmuseum.org Trilingual readings of selected stories.
Nashville Public Library Edgehill 1409 12th Ave S, Nashville 615-862-5861 facebook.com/NPLEdgehill
Gallatin Public Library 123 E Main St, Gallatin 615-452-1722 • youseemore.com/gallatinPL facebook.com/GallatinLibrary
Nashville Public Library Edmondson Pike 5501 Edmondson Pike, Nashville (615) 880-3957 facebook.com/NPLEdmondsonPike
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Nashville Public Library Southeast 5260 Hickory Hollow Pkwy #201, Antioch 615-862-5871 facebook.com/NPLSoutheast Nashville Public Library Thompson Lane 380 Thompson Ln, Nashville 615-862-5873 facebook.com/NPLThompsonLane Rachel Sumner Live Streaming Show facebook.com/RachelForKids rachelsumner.com Airs on WRFN in Nashville, streams online, and is played in 32 children's hospitals around the world on Radio Lollipop. Smyrna Public Library 400 Enon Springs Rd W, Smyrna 615-459-4884 • rclstn.org facebook.com/FriendsOfTheSmyrnaPublicLibrary Williamson County Public Library 1314 Columbia Ave, Franklin 615-794-3105 • wcpltn.org facebook.com/wcpltn
mommy & me fun for baby infant massage Angie Gray Massage Therapy angiegraymassagetherapy.com Learn to give Baby a full-body massage using ageappropriate techniques. Infant Massage USA infantmassageusa.org Find 10 Certified Educator of Infant Massage instructors in the greater Nashville area.
Sara B. Dye Massage Therapy 615-579-3686 • learninfantmassage.net Classes in Murfreesboro.
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This Little Piggy Infant Massage 410-375-0003 • mgreffen.wix.com/thislittlepiggy Infant massages in the comfort of your own home, or in a group setting.
choosing CHILD CARE
art & theater Little Art House (Nashville) 615-933-9644 • littlearthousenashville.com Mini Makers classes and Creative Play for little ones and parents starting at 10 months. The Snuggery at Nashville Children's Theatre (NCT; Nashville) 615-252-4675 • nashvillect.org NCT's theater offerings are being transitioned to a virtual setting for children birth to 5 years.
music & movement Barfield School of Dance (Murfreesboro) 615-615-896-3118 • barfieldschoolofdance.com Kindermusik classes for newborns to toddlers. Blooma Yoga (West Nashville) 615-797-8064 • bloomanashville.com BYOB (Bring Your Own Baby) for online classes everyday. Dance Classics (Murfreesboro) 615-378-7152 • danceclassicstn.com Fairy Tale Babies for ages 1-and-a-half to 2-and-ahalf takes place Wed at 10:30 a.m. Jan Williams School of Music & Theatre (Brentwood) 615-371-8086 • janwilliamsmusic.com Music for Mommy & Me ages 0-18 months.
fitness Blooma Yoga (East and West Nashville) 615-797-8064 • bloomanashville.com BYOB (Bring Your Own Baby) in daily online classes. Harpeth Gymnastics Mommy & Me 615-790-7825 • harpethgym.com A stimulating class for mom or dad and babies ages 18 to 36 months. KidFIT: Movers & Shakers (Murfreesboro) 615-893-7439 • murfreesborotn.gov/parks You and your little one (ages 1 - 3) can get moving. Check website for more details. Let It Shine (Franklin) 615-369-3547 • lisgym.com Parent-and-child movement classes available for 6 months-walking, 12-23 months and 24-36 months.
Music Together (Brentwood, Franklin, Hendersonville, Nashville, Nolensville & Spring Hill) musictogether.com International research-based early childhood music and movement program for newborns and older. School of Nashville Ballet (Nashville) 3630 Redmon St, Nashville 615-297-2966 • nashvilleballet.com Children's classes (ages 2-7), virtually or in-studio. Sound Start Early Childhood Music (Brentwood, Mt. Juliet & Nashville) 615-777-9314 • soundstartnashville.com Music Pups for ages birth - 4 years includes singing, dancing, movement and instrument play. Vanderbilt Kindermusik (Nashville) blair.vanderbilt.edu/blair-academy/kindermusik.php Music, movement and early socialization classes for newborns and older. Cuddle and Bounce is specific to babies ages 0 - 12 months.
Music City S.L.A.M. (Nashville) strollerstrongmoms.com/nashville Stroller fitness classes for moms with newborns toddlers. Meets at the Gordon JJCC playground. My Gym (Brentwood) 615-371-5437 • mygym.com/brentwood Tiny Tykes class ages 4-22 months for motor skills. Nashville Gymnastics Training Center (Nashville) 615-298-2264 • nashvillegtc.com Little Peepers for ages 9 - 18 months builds strength and coordination.
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aking the decision to leave your baby in the care of others isn't an easy one, but if you go that route, do your homework. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) suggests the following questions to help you make the best child-care choice: LICENSING/ACCREDITATION Is the center licensed or registered with the appropriate local government agencies? Are there any outstanding violations? Is the program currently accredited or in the process of becoming accredited? VISITING POLICY Can you visit the center before your child is enrolled? If your child is enrolled, can you visit the center anytime it's open? Can you see all the areas your child will use? Are visitors screened or is their ID checked so only approved adults can visit the center and pick up children? HEALTH PROFESSIONAL Is there a qualified health professional, such as a doctor or nurse, for the program? STAFFING Are there enough trained adults available on a regular basis? What happens if staff are ill or on vacation? What are the child-staff ratios? What education, training and experience do the child-care providers have, and are they CPR certified? COMMUNICATION How often does the facility give feedback about your child? Does the provider seem approachable? DISCIPLINE Does the caregiver's discipline policy gel with yours?
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BIRTHING GUIDE Births per year VANDERBILT BIRTH CENTER 3212 West End Ave., Ste. 100 Nashville 615-647-8220 babyandcompany.com
MAURY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER 1224 Trotwood Ave., Columbia 931-381-1111 mauryregional.com
NASHVILLE GENERAL HOSPITAL AT MEHARRY 1818 Albion St., Nashville 615-341-4000 nashvillegeneral.org TRISTAR NORTHCREST MEDICAL CENTER 100 NorthCrest Drive Springfield 615-384-2411 northcrest.com ST. THOMAS MIDTOWN HOSPITAL 2000 Church St., Nashville 615-284-2229 sths.com/midtown
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519
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Complete care before, during and after pregnancy. Board-certified nurse midwives, health coaches and educators collaborate with physicians to provide clinical care. Education classes. Birth (in center or hospital). Lifestyle + wellness workshops. Support groups. Community events. Insurance accepted.
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Level IINeonatal
Family and patient-centered care with specialty RNs caring for patients in labor and delivery and the NICU. Families are given the choice to select pediatric board-certified pediatricians who promote roomingin. Free childbirth and newborn classes available along with free tours of the childbirth area.
Level IINeonatal
Family-centered care. Free childbirth and breastfeeding classes. Ambulatory labor monitoring available. Birthing ball support. Analgesia/anesthesia available 24/7. High-risk pregnancy care. Recently renovated labor and delivery unit. Tennessee's first Breastmilk Depot.
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Six private birthing suites providing a soothing atmosphere including deep birthing tubs, wireless fetal monitoring, and birthing balls. Midwives available 24/7 to elevate your personal experience. Doulas are always welcome. Family-centered nursery staff with NNP coverage in-house.
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Level IIIObstetric care & Neonatology Services
Beautiful accommodations in all labor rooms, including an in-house birthing center. New obstetric emergency department added in July 2020, with 24 hour provider coverage. Full complement of childbirth classes and a breastfeeding clinic with free consultative services. Recipient of the prestigious IBCLC Care award for 2020! Many amenities available. State-of-the-art facility with labor and delivery suites and postpartum rooms with a view. Advanced maternal/infant services. Jacuzzi tubs for labor comfort. Flexible rooming-in options. NICU cameras. Lactation consultants. Extensive childbirth and breastfeeding classes. Breastfeeding clinic and Breastmilk Depot. Free tours.
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ST. THOMAS RUTHERFORD HOSPITAL 1700 Medical Center Pkwy. Murfreesboro 615-396-4577 or 615-396-5376 sths.com/rutherford
3,300
LDR
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Level IIIObstetric care & NICU care for 27 weeks gestation & greater
SUMNER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER 555 Hartsville Pike, Gallatin 615-328-8888 mysumnermedical.com
800
LDR
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Level IIObstetric
Free childbirth and breastfeeding classes taught by certified childbirth educators and certified lactation consultants. Birthing and peanut balls available. Outpatient lactation clinic.
Level IIINeonatal
Dedicated women's hospital with 24/7 OBGYN ER, newly renovated patient rooms, and two low-intervention birthing suites with tubs. Customized birthing plans including peanut balls and midwifery. Family-centered care. Skin-to-skin at all births. Mother/ infant care. Dedicated high-risk unit. Web-streaming NICU cameras. Childbirth education. Lactation boutique. Breastfeeding consultants.
TRISTAR CENTENNIAL WOMEN'S HOSPITAL 2221 Murphy Ave., Nashville 615-342-5661 tristarcentennial.com
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TRISTAR HENDERSONVILLE MEDICAL CENTER 355 New Shackle Island Road Hendersonville • 615-338-1000 tristarhendersonville.com
TRISTAR HORIZON MEDICAL CENTER 111 Hwy 70 E., Dickson 615-446-0446 tristarhorizon.com
TRISTAR STONECREST MEDICAL CENTER 200 StoneCrest Blvd., Smyrna 615-768-2000 stonecrestmedical.com
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VANDERBILT WILSON COUNTY HOSPITAL 1411 Baddour Pkwy., Lebanon 615-443-2563 vanderbiltwilsoncountyhospital.com
750
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WILLIAMSON MEDICAL CENTER 4321 Carothers Pkwy., Franklin 615-435-5000 williamsonmedicalcenter.org
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Level IINeonatal
The Birth Center includes LDRPs for both high- and low-risk pregnancies. Maternal-fetal monitoring & anesthesia available 24/7. Lactation boutique with specialized services + ongoing support. Immediate skin-to-skin support with all births. Natural childbirth supported. Private NICU suites with parental sleeping, individual breast pump & free meals. NICVIEW cameras allow parents and desired family/friends from around the world to view their baby 24/7.
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Level IINeonatal
Nine private birthing suites. Dedicated 1:1 laboring nurses. Access to lactation consultants. Family refreshment center. NICVIEW cameras allow parents and desired family/friends from around the world to view their baby 24/7.
Level IIObstetric & Neonatal
Family-centered environment with labor rooms offering a home-like atmosphere equipped with birthing balls, aromatherapy and nitrous oxide for a customized experience. Board-certified OB/GYN care with remote fetal monitoring and 24/7 neonatology coverage. NICVIEW cameras offer families 24/7 live viewing of their NICU baby. On-staff lactation consultants. Breastmilk Depot and the only Baby Café in Tennessee.
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Level IIIObstetric & Neonatal
Family-centered unit providing care for low- and high-risk pregnancies. Dedicated OB emergency department staffed 24/7 by an OB Hospitalist. Wide variety of education classes available. Supportive of individualized birth plans. NICVIEW cameras provide live streaming video allowing parents, family and friends the ability to see the baby remotely.
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Level IIObstetric
Patient-centered services. Fetal monitoring. Infant hearing screening. Nurse anesthetist services. Pre and postpartum care. Private room for labor, delivery and recovery. Educational resources and support.
Level IVNeonatal
Family-centered care. Flexible rooming-in options. Childbirth and breastfeeding education. Midwife, obstetrician and maternal fetal specialist team coverage available 24/7. Largest midwifery team in Tennessee. Highest level neonatal ICU. Ease of access to pediatric specialists at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital.
Level IINeonatal
All staff trained in neonatal resuscitation. Classes include childbirth, breastfeeding and sibling. Tours provided. 24-hour staffed newborn nursery and in-house NNP neonatology coverage available. Rooming-in, family-centered care, room service, daily certified lactation staff and professional photography available.
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LDRP
TRISTAR SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER 5655 Frist Blvd., Hermitage 615-316-3000 tristarsummit.com
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER 1221 22nd Ave. S., Nashville 615-343-5700 vanderbiltwomenshealth.com
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neonatal intensive care unit (nicu) services key: Level I: Facility provides basic care for uncomplicated maternity and neonatal patients who are low risk. Level II-Obstetric: Facility provides a broad range of maternal-fetal services for normal patients and for those with mild or moderate obstetric illnesses or complications.
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Level II-Neonatal: Facility provides specialty services for infants born at or beyond 32 weeks who have problems that are expected to resolve rapidly and are not anticipated to need subspecialty care on an urgent basis. These units provide care for babies convalescing after intensive care.
Level III-Obstetric: A broad range of maternal-fetal services for normal patients and those in need of intensive care. Can handle deliveries for all gestational ages. Level III-Neonatal: Provides care for infants born less than 32 weeks or with complex medical conditions. These units have the means to provide life support for as long as needed.
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Level IV-Neonatal: Has capabilities of Level III units with additional functions and considerable experience in the care of the most complex and critically ill newborns. Pediatric medical and surgical specialty consultants are on site 24 hours per day. Can provide surgeries for complex conditions.
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It’s Baby’s first tooth. Another milestone. And that means it’s time to see the dentist!
Healthy Smiles Start at a Very Young Age The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends all children be seen by a pediatric dentist when their first tooth appears, and no later than the first birthday.
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Award-Winning Maternity Care
Williamson Medical Center’s trusted team delivers high-quality care for you and your baby based on your health and your preferences. From prenatal through delivery and postpartum care, you’ll always have the support you need. Maternity services include: • Board-certified physicians and experienced, compassionate nurses.
• We offer immediate skin-to-skin contact following vaginal deliveries and C-sections.
• Exceptionally spacious birthing suites, providing a comfortable, private environment.
• Patients having a C-section have the option to choose a clear surgical drape that allows them to witness the moment their baby enters the world.
• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) with a fulltime neonatologist and a team of neonatal nurse practitioners and specially trained nurses.
To learn more or schedule an appointment, call (615) 791-2229, or visit: WilliamsonMedicalCenter.org/OB
• Lactation services are available to assist mothers who choose to breastfeed.