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newborns

Adding Baby To the Family: A Balanced Approach

June 15, 2020June 21, 2010 by valplowman
Newborn baby

Tips to add your baby to your routine and family life without sacrificing everything for the sake of baby’s routine. On Becoming Baby Wise talks about the importance of the marriage …

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Categories Family Tags babywise book one, couch time, newborns 1 Comment

Common Newborn Questions from Moms

September 16, 2019September 18, 2009 by valplowman
Newborn baby girl

These are real questions from real moms about their newborn babies. You might find an answer to your question here, or even a question you didn’t know you have! Feedings …

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Categories Baby Tags newborns, reader questions 21 Comments

Postpartum Survival Tips for New Moms

June 25, 2019June 26, 2009 by valplowman
New mom holding her newborn baby

28 fantastic tips for moms who have had a baby. Get bathroom tips, nighttime feeding tips, tips for emotional health, tips to get things done, and more! McKenna is now …

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Categories Pregnancy Tags newborns, postpartum, tips and tricks 28 Comments

Common Schedule Difficulties for Babies 0-6 Months

June 22, 2021May 28, 2009 by valplowman
Mother and baby in bed

Typical difficulties parents face as they work to have their baby on a schedule. These are common problems faced in the first 6 months of baby’s life. In chapter one …

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Categories Schedules, Sleep Problems Tags Baby Whisperer, hogg, newborns, nursing 19 Comments

Best Things…Newborn 0-3 Months

May 27, 2019May 22, 2009 by valplowman
Newborn baby with a mom

The ten very best things about newborns. What to cherish and love about this precious stage. Things to appreciate while they last! Every age and stage has its good points and …

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Categories Baby Tags best things stages, newborns 30 Comments

Postpartum Emotions: the Emotional Roller Coaster Ride

April 7, 2020May 15, 2009 by valplowman
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Postpartum Emotions: the Emotional Roller Coaster Ride. The truth about emotions postpartum and how to recognize postpartum depression. I am not an emotional person. Other than the postpartum time in …

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Categories Motherhood Tags Baby Whisperer, emotions, newborns, postpartum 18 Comments

McKenna Newborn Summary: Week One

November 20, 2020April 7, 2009 by valplowman
Mom holding her brand new baby

Baby schedule for newborns. Babywise newborn schedule and routine for the first week of life. Read all about this baby’s first week.  I thought it would be interesting, and hopefully …

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Categories Baby, Sample Schedules Tags burping, gas, newborn summary, newborns, nursing, waketime activities 55 Comments
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Valerie Plowman

Valerie Plowman, known as "the Babywise Mom", is the happy mother of four children. She has been helping parents with their parenting concerns since 2007 and loves helping others absolutely love being a parent.

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