As a newborn photographer in Vancouver, I spend a lot of time getting your babies to sleep. I have collected a host of tricks that I use, not all tricks work on all babies. Here are a few of my “go to” favourite tricks and tips. 1. Being Calm If i’m not calm and relaxed…
I am so excited to take this virtual CPR course this weekend! I try to stay on top of it and keep current with my CPR and first aid. This one is taught by a lovely North Vancouver mom. Please find all the information about this course below and how to sign up. Feel confident…
These gorgeous albums have a lay flat design and are printed on thick durable archival paper. They are assembled by hand with curated, high-quality materials to be cherished as an heirloom. They are printed on archival paper mixed with top-of-the-line construction at my professional lab and will last you for many years not come! The…
Here are a few important tips parents tell me they wish they had been told about the first few weeks at home with their newborn. Newborn Sleep Everyone tells you that you won’t get much sleep, but it’s worse than you imagine. In addition to needing to feed every few hours, babies don’t know the…
Newborn Awake Times When your baby is brand new they will be very sleepy from the birth. In some babies this can wear off in a few days, in some it will take a few weeks. This is also why I schedule my newborn photography sessions within the first 3 weeks, so I have a sleepy…
Your baby will be able to see pretty clearly by the time he or she is about 12 months, but baby’s vision won’t be fully developed until he or she is between 3 and 5 years old. A baby’s vision improves dramatically over the first year. At birth an infant can detect light and motion, then can…
Get to know your new little one! Here are 10 fun facts about newborns: Babies get their full eyesight around 3 months. Newborns can focus on objects that are close by but are nearsighted. That means they can’t clearly see faraway objects. Babies can hear starting in the womb. They’ll recognize sounds like their mother’s…
Tips for keeping your baby alert to feed These tips will help you keep your baby awake for your feeding to avoid that your baby starts to associate feeding with falling asleep. For newborns a period of 45-90 minutes of awake time is tolerated. It can be stretched for infants and toddlers to 2-5 hours…
Guest blog post by Adela, Sleep Consultant at www.sleepybabycoach.com “With all of the information that’s readily available online, why would you want to invite a stranger to get your child sleeping through the night?” I don’t often hear this question phrased exactly that way, but I know it’s a concern that a lot of parents…
Babywearing – 5 Reasons You Should Wear Daily Guest post by Ponnie Matin Pelchat from Ponnie Matin Studios and Kangatraining North America Definition: ba·by·wear·ing /ˈbābēˌweriNG/ noun The action or practice of carrying a baby close against one’s body in a sling or similar carrier. For as long as there have been babies, we have carried…