Swaddling 101
With so many different soothing options for newborns out there, it can be tough to decide which mechanisms you would like to implement for your new bundle of joy. While many soothing options such as the SNOO and baby swings work on a handful of babies to soothe, swaddling is a soothing method that effectively…
Interview with Elite Meal Services
There are so many excellent services out there that can help busy families in the Bay Area during postpartum and beyond! For this week’s blog, we invited the Owner of Elite Meal Service, Bianca, to talk about the fantastic meals she provides for families in Santa Cruz and the broader Bay Area. We hope you…
Sleep Training and Sleep Conditioning
Sleep is something we all need, and lack of sleep is often one of the biggest fears new parents have before the arrival of their new baby. Luckily, many tools can maximize sleep for everyone in the home. We hope you enjoy this week’s blog, sleep training, and sleep conditioning. What is sleep training? Sleep…
Interview with a Bay City Doulas Client
We are lucky enough to work with many amazing families in the Bay Area and beyond. Seeing the direct impact that the support our team provides has on families brings us both pride and joy. Every postpartum journey is different, and today we are here to talk with a Bay City Doulas client, Ericka, to…
Diaper Rash 101
Diaper rash is a common skin rash most babies will experience at some point. Although common, diaper rash can be very irritating for babies and worrisome for new parents. Today we are here to talk about diaper rash, what it is, and some tips for healing it. We hope you enjoy this week’s blog, diaper…
Pregnancy Nerves
At Bay City Doulas, we talk to dozens of expecting families weekly. It’s one of our favorite parts of our job! We have the privilege to speak with and work with so many people from different backgrounds, trying to figure out what will work best for their families. While every family is different, we hear…
Five Tips to Help a Gassy Baby
Many people are surprised the first time they hear their baby pass gas. “Was that really the baby!” Infants pass gas very often; this is because babies are on liquid diets, eat extremely frequently, their guts are immature, and are adjusting to the food they are drinking. While baby gas is typical, and babies are…
Amihan’s Postpartum Journey
Today we are lucky to have one of the fantastic postpartum doulas at Bay City Doulas join us to discuss her postpartum journey. Amihan (she/her) is a connected doula in Santa Cruz and beyond, as well as a mom herself. She brings her wealth of knowledge, passion, and connection and is always researching, and bettering…
Babywearing
Babywearing is a baby-carrying technique that’s been practiced worldwide for centuries. In recent years babywearing has gained popularity once more. Today we are here to talk about babywearing, its benefits, and safe babywearing practices. Babywearing explained Babywearing is a carrying technique that enables you to wear a newborn or small child in a baby carrier…
Baby Music Classes in the Bay Area
They say it goes by fast, and they aren’t lying! Our little tiny newborns turn into babies who turn into toddlers in the blink of an eye. As babies continue to grow, they become more social and curious. As the Bay Area opens up, we see some great classes for children and babies returning. Today…