Sleeping in your arms.... awake the second you put them down? A cool mattress may be part of the problem. Try this simple transfer tip to help make the transition a little smoother. ALWAYS remove the heating pad completely before placing baby in the crib and follow safe sleep guidelines.
Swaddling helps may newborns feel calm, secure, and comforted during the transition to life outside the womb. A properly fitted swaddle may also help reduce startling and improve sleep in the early newborn weeks.
Kangaroo care is more than just a sweet moment. Skin-to-skin contact can help regulate a newborn's temperature, breathing, heart rate, and promote bonding between baby and parent. Sometimes the simplet moments are doing more than we realize.