If you’re preparing to bring a new sibling into the family, an important part of your postpartum planning will be centered on the older children’s needs. Furthermore, your adjustment home with the new baby will involve navigating a range of different needs and...
It’s summertime! How do we keep our kiddos safe AND comfortable in the heat?! This article includes Austin Baby's Guru's top tips for summer safety for families with infants and young children. Additionally, this blog includes affiliate links for products that we...
Preparing for baby involves many considerations and many questions. In this blog, we are addressing some of our Frequently Asked Questions about in-home postpartum care. While these answers are unique to Austin Baby Guru (located in Austin, Texas), some of these ideas...
Did you know that the doula profession is unregulated and that licensing and certification are not required? This means that folks come to this work from all walks of life and with a wide range of lived experience and training. Generally speaking, people who become...
Hey, it's almost Summertime! Are you ready to beat the heat while keeping your kiddos entertained? If this is your first Summer in Texas, you'll find out quickly that Summer is really more of an indoor time--because you need air conditioning in order to not melt! That...
As you've undoubtedly found already, going out and about with a baby in tow can be anything but relaxing! However, if you choose your destinations wisely, you'll find many places around town that welcome parents and their small children. You can explore the great...
ABG is so excited to be back to in-person baby preparation classes. Over the past two+ years, we’ve been flexible (just like YOU have), adjusting to virtual classes, shifting offerings, and showing up in the ways we are able for your growing family. Keep reading to...
As a postpartum doula, we are happy and honored to support your wishes for feeding your baby. Parents who are chest or breastfeeding often ask, “How can I build my milk supply?!” In this article, we will offer tips and ideas for supporting your milk supply along your...
Last month we shared some of our go-to tips for finding a daycare for your family. While child care centers can be excellent options, we know that some families want to explore in-home care. In-Home Childcare Options Many of our clients choose to use a nanny or au...
Life is busy! (That’s an understatement, right?!) We know that many families will transition to childcare outside of the home before their child is school-age. This can be a challenging search and an emotional process. In this article we are sharing some of our top...
There are lots of concerns and questions about infant sleep, and that's okay and very normal. One of the things that we are asked about all of the time is: “Will my baby EVER sleep through the night?” Of course they will, AND it may take a while before this is a...
Each feeding journey will have its own unique twists and turns, and oftentimes, parents of newborns who are using bottles (whether with formula, breastmilk, or a combination) are recommended to utilize a method called paced feeding. But what is paced bottle feeding?!...
