Baby Blog

At Bumbershoots by Nana, we love to read.   Giraffes Can’t Dance, Beekle, and anything by Sandra Boyton (love love love her books for your littlest of littles) are some of Bumbershoots by Nana's favorite children books.   Reading to your little enriches both of your lives in innumerable ways.   Here are five to consider with your morning coffee!

Did you know that when babies are very young, their sense of smell is quite developed?  

You’ve heard it before: sleep schedule.  But did you know that it isn’t just about putting your child to bed at the same times every day?  It’s about the routine, those little alerts that, over time, signal to your child that it is time to quiet down and sleep.   While not all children are the same, we found the following really works well.  Read more.

Traveling with little ones can be challenging.  These ten tips (and helpful hints) can help make traveling easier.  Check them out!

Studies make clear that it is dangerous to put a loose blanket in a baby’s crib.  Accidental suffocation in bed is the leading cause of injury-related deaths in infants.  So, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the National Institute of Health, and safety experts have warned parents against using soft bedding in infants' cribs, either over or under the baby. That includes blankets.  So what's a parent to do?

Sleep doesn’t just give us parents downtime.  It is essential for child development and a child's physical and emotional well-being.   See why naps are just as important as all those cool activities you do!