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12 Ways to Bond With Your Newborn When You Don’t Have Enough Time

12 Ways to Bond With Your Newborn When You Don’t Have Enough Time

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Written by Regina Sawyer
A parent's journey is incredible and filled with precious moments. But, let’s face it – when yo...
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How Long Is Breast Milk Good For?

How Long Is Breast Milk Good For?

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Written by Regina Sawyer
As a parent, you've probably heard the phrase "liquid gold" tossed around to describe breast mi...
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13 Fun Ways to Celebrate Your Baby’s First Thanksgiving

13 Fun Ways to Celebrate Your Baby’s First Thanksgiving

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Written by Regina Sawyer
Thanksgiving - a time for friends, family, delicious food, and endless expressions of gratitude....
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How To Get a Newborn To Sleep In a Bassinet

How To Get a Newborn To Sleep In a Bassinet

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Written by Regina Sawyer
Let’s talk about the elusive art of how to get your newborn to sleep in a bassinet. If you’ve ev...
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How To Treat Flu & Cold In An Infant

How To Treat Flu & Cold In An Infant

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Written by Regina Sawyer
We’ve all been there – your little one starts sneezing, their nose runs like a faucet, and sudde...
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10 Activities To Make Bedtime Incredibly Easy

10 Activities To Make Bedtime Incredibly Easy

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Written by Regina Sawyer
Ah, bedtime. The word that can either make you breathe a sigh of relief or fill you with dread. ...
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Fall Health Tips For Babies: Keeping Your Baby Safe All Season Long

Fall Health Tips For Babies: Keeping Your Baby Safe All Season Long

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Written by Regina Sawyer
We are approaching yet another seasonal change that brings a unique set of challenges to keep you...
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Should You Worry About Heavy Metals in Formula?

Should You Worry About Heavy Metals in Formula?

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Written by Regina Sawyer
Heavy metals and baby food are not words you wish to see used in the same sentence. It turns on ...
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Master The Daily Routine With Your Newborn

Master The Daily Routine With Your Newborn

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Written by Regina Sawyer
When you first become a parent, you see life through rose-colored glasses. You take just one ...
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Addressing Food Insecurity for Families - bökee

Addressing Food Insecurity for Families

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Written by Kristin Ratten
Pretty much everyone in the US is feeling the pinch of rising food prices. Memes commenting on th...
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Nurturing Adaptive Skills in Children with Disabilities - bökee

Nurturing Adaptive Skills in Children with Disabilities

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Written by Kristin Ratten
Parenting is the busiest, most demanding job there is. No matter your child’s age or stage, there...
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How To Choose the Right Formula for Your Baby - bökee

How To Choose the Right Formula for Your Baby

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Written by Kristin Ratten
Many families choose to use formula for their babies and should be able to do so without shame or...
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Supporting Equity in Breastfeeding - bökee

Supporting Equity in Breastfeeding

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Written by Kristin Ratten
Breastfeeding can be a wonderful experience and offer unique bonding with your child. It’s also t...
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Top 5 Breastfeeding Benefits for Moms - bökee

Top 5 Breastfeeding Benefits for Moms

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Written by Kristin Ratten
Top global medical organizations promote exclusive breastfeeding as the healthiest choice for bab...
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Helping Your Child Become a Mindful Eater - bökee

Helping Your Child Become a Mindful Eater

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Written by Kristin Ratten
Mindful eating utilizes specific strategies to help children develop a positive relationship with...
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A Look at Feeding Babies Around the World - bökee

A Look at Feeding Babies Around the World

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Written by Kristin Ratten
Figuring out the best way to feed their children is one of the biggest challenges and decisions t...
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Understanding the Challenges of Feeding Premature Babies - bökee

Understanding the Challenges of Feeding Premature Babies

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Written by Kristin Ratten
No matter how many plans we make as expecting parents, there are still things that are out of our...
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A Real Parent's Guide to Meal Prepping for Kids - bökee

A Real Parent's Guide to Meal Prepping for Kids

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Written by Kristin Ratten
It’s officially back-to-school time! Are you ecstatic? Wishing for more summertime? Both? Regardl...
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Top 5 Tips for Successful Breastfeeding - bökee

Top 5 Tips for Successful Breastfeeding

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Written by Kristin Ratten
Choosing how to feed your child is your choice alone and shouldn't involve any judgment. If you decide to breastfeed, you may be surprised to find that it can be challenging, but with these tips, you'll be ready to enjoy a successful breastfeeding journey.
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7 Helpful Tips and Tricks for Introducing Solid Foods to Your Baby - bökee

7 Helpful Tips and Tricks for Introducing Solid Foods to Your Baby

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Written by Kristin Ratten
Your baby is growing, and it’s so exciting to see all the changes. Now that they’re getting older...
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7 Ways to Get Outdoors with Babies - bökee

7 Ways to Get Outdoors with Babies

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Written by Kristin Ratten
It's crucial to get outdoors with babies whenever possible. There are physical and mental benefits to having time outside. Here are some of the simplest ways to make that possible.
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How To Support Your Child's Mental Health - bökee

How To Support Your Child's Mental Health

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Written by Kristin Ratten
Supporting your child's mental health requires vigilance and attentiveness. Learn some tips for helping your child feel their best.
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How Do Occupational Therapists Help Infants? - bökee

How Do Occupational Therapists Help Infants?

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Written by Kristin Ratten
Occupational therapists have many tools and techniques to help babies thrive in the NICU and at home.
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Understanding and Honoring the Cesarean Section Journey - bökee

Understanding and Honoring the Cesarean Section Journey

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Written by Kristin Ratten
Understanding the cesarean section journey can help you prepare and recover. This lifesaving procedure is vastly different for each person. Here is a bökee co-founder's story of her experience.
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Top 6 Multigenerational Living Benefits - bökee

Top 6 Multigenerational Living Benefits

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Written by Kristin Ratten
Is multigenerational living the right fit for your family? There are many wonderful benefits to this shared housing arrangement as long as you have clear expectations and communication.
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5 Single Parenting Tips and Hacks - bökee

5 Single Parenting Tips and Hacks

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Written by Kristin Ratten
Being a parent is hard. Being a single parent is exponentially difficult. In honor of National Single Parent Day, the bökee offers a few tips to help bring a little ease to each day.
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How To Support Families who Experience Disability - bökee

How To Support Families who Experience Disability

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Written by Kristin Ratten
Families who experience disabilities have unique needs and challenges that you can help support. Learn some practical ways to step up and offer the help that can make things a bit easier for your friends and loved ones.
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Accepting and Honoring Your After-Baby Body - bökee

Accepting and Honoring Your After-Baby Body

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Written by Kristin Ratten
It can be hard to adjust to your after-body baby. Focus on self-care, nourishment, and movement as you celebrate all that your body has accomplished.
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Honoring and Understanding the Feeding Tube Journey - bökee

Honoring and Understanding the Feeding Tube Journey

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Written by Kristin Ratten
Understanding the feeding tube journey that many families travel simply requires kindness and a willingness to listen. In recognition of Feeding Tube Awareness Week, the bökee offers some helpful insights.
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New Year, New Mom: Self-Care Tips and Tricks - bökee

New Year, New Mom: Self-Care Tips and Tricks

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Written by Kristin Ratten
These self-care tips and tricks for moms offer practical and simple ways for you to take care of your physical and mental well-being so that you feel ready to be the parent you want to be.
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7 bökee Uses in the First Two Years - bökee

7 bökee Uses in the First Two Years

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Written by Kristin Ratten
Handling the whirlwind first two years of your child's life takes a lot of support. The bökee provides help for everything from feeding to assisting grandparents as they care for your child. Learn seven ways to use the bökee in your baby's first two years.
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A Quick Guide to Baby Bonding for Dads - bökee

A Quick Guide to Baby Bonding for Dads

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Written by Kristin Ratten
Baby bonding for dads can feel intimidating for many new fathers. This simple guide will put your mind at ease and offer practical tips for connecting with your new baby.







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Navigating Family Dynamics With a Newborn - bökee

Navigating Family Dynamics With a Newborn

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Written by Kristin Ratten
All family dynamics change and shift when a newborn arrives. These helpful tips can make it easier for everyone to adjust.
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6 Tips for Traveling with Children During the Holidays - bökee

6 Tips for Traveling with Children During the Holidays

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Written by Kristin Ratten
Traveling with children during the holidays can be safe and enjoyable with a little forethought and planning. Here are six tips to get you started.
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Breastfeeding vs. Formula Feeding: Why This Mom Battle Needs To Stop - bökee

Breastfeeding vs. Formula Feeding: Why This Mom Battle Needs To Stop

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Written by Kristin Ratten
New parents find themselves under tremendous pressure to breastfeed their babies. But that is not always the right choice for each family. At the bökee, we support you no matter how you choose to feed your child. The breastfeeding vs. formula feeding fight needs to end.
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7 Baby Safety Tips Every Caregiver Should Know - bökee

7 Baby Safety Tips Every Caregiver Should Know

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Written by Kristin Ratten
Learning these basic baby safety tips will help you and all other caregivers have peace of mind.
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