Itsy Bitsy Childcare, LLC

Happy Halloween everyone🎃!
As a special treat, there's a new blog post on itsybitsychildcare.com!
Stay safe out there. 💕

Yesterday was our 10 year wedding anniversary! I cannot believe how fast the time has flown by and it's hard to remember life before you. You're still the best choice I've ever made. Words could never do my love justice. ❤️💋

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To think 11 years ago, I held you as you took your last breath. I thought for sure it would be easier by now, that it would hurt less...but it doesn't. I know you are with me everyday and I see your kindness shine through my boy. You'd really enjoy the people your grandchildren are becoming. We try our best to carry on a legacy of love. Missing you Mama. Today and everyday.

Who doesn't love summer?! But with summer comes heat, bugs, and lots of pool time. So, what if you have a newborn? It's fine to take your baby outside- but remember their skin is very thin and sunscreen is not recommended for a baby that young. Luckily, they have hats and clothes that are SPF protected, so stock up on those. Babies can get very hot very quickly so be sure to have shade nearby or walk with a little fan to keep them cool. Never cover the stroller with a blanket during the summer because it will create trapped heat and will cause more harm than good.
Rinse baby off as soon as possible after swimming to remove the chlorine and chemicals from their skin. Try to avoid using any kind of insect repellent but you can use essential oils or even try https://www.natpat.com/collections/homepage

I hope you all have a fun and safe summer!

Happy Mother's Day from Itsy Bitsy Childcare! Whether you're spending today with your mom, spending it missing your mom, spending it being a mom, or having all the complicated feelings that go along with this day, we want you to know how much we love and respect you. Itsy Bitsy mamas are some of the bravest women I know and it's been my privilege to support you all! As always, do your best and let go of the rest 💛

This Saturday May 11th from 10am-2pm I will be participating in the Gloria Molina Grand Park & Center Theatre Group’s Creative Ways | Mental Health Wellness Fair! There will be performances & workshops 🎭, free yoga & meditation, and of course community-building through the celebration of creativity and positive mental health practices 💛
Read more about the event at grandparkla.org/creativeways

Have you got sleep training questions? Join me and live to discuss all the sleep training hot topics 💛

Only a couple weeks left until Tummy Talk classes for parents due in July, August, and September! Hosted by Laura Lee of Itsy Bitsy Childcare. Please visit https://www.wevolvela.com/programs/tummytalk for more information on location and booking.

Have you worked with Itsy Bitsy Childcare? Give us a review on Yelp!

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Let’s Chat About: Breast Pumps

How do you know if you need a pump? What size fl**ge do I get and how can I measure? Are some pumps better than others? Can I share a pump with my friend? What pump is the most discrete for pumping at work?

The truth is not all pumps are created equal! It really will depend on your needs. Luckily, most insurance companies provide you with a pump (thanks Affordable Care Act!). It’s important to read all the instructions and sterilize the parts before use. Never share pump accessories and some personal pumps shouldn’t be shared at all. When in doubt, book an in-home lactation session and we can walk through all your pumping questions.

With Love 💛

April is International Cesarean Awareness month - an event organized by ICAN – The International Cesarean Awareness Network.

ICAN is a non-profit organization whose mission is to improve maternal-child health by reducing preventable cesareans through education, supporting cesarean recovery, and advocating for vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC).

Studies show that having a doula can reduce your rates of Cesarean sections anywhere from 28-56%

Learn more at https://www.ican-online.org/faqs-about-cesareans/

With Love 💛