Pacifiers are an amazing soothing tool, but many parents are confused about how to use them—and when to stop using them. Here, I’ll do a deep dive into the benefits and risks of pacifiers, how to choose a pacifier (with links to a few of my favorites), and guidance on when & how to wean.

Tethered oral tissues (TOTs), also called tongue tie and lip tie, can significantly impact your baby’s ability to feed comfortably and feel good in their body. If your baby is struggling with feeding in their first few days or weeks of life, you may wonder if a tongue tie has something to do with it.

Starting solids is an exciting milestone—and one that most parents feel at least a little bit nervous about. There’s a lot of conflicting information out there about when to start, how to start, and what foods to offer. Here are the four signs of readiness to start solids.

With so many baby cups on the market, it can be overwhelming and confusing to figure out which ones are best for your baby. Today, I’m sharing my four favorite straw cups for babies who are learning to drink from a straw for the first time, plus a few I’d avoid—at least until they’re toddlers.