Peggy Hinkle, IBCLC, RLC

11/23/2025

As the cold weather arrives please remember that puffy jackets dont belong in car seats. A puffy jacket creates hidden slack. In the event of an accident or sudden stop, the jacket will compress against the car seat harness and can cause the child to be ejected from the car seat. Car seat ponchos, blankets and the jacket on backwards once the harness is properly secured are much safer options for keeping your little one warm in the car.

11/20/2025

The American Academy of Pediatrics now advises against sleep training before 12 months. Research shows that forcing babies to sleep alone too early can disrupt attachment and the development of their nervous system. During the first year, babies need proximity to caregivers to feel safe and secure.

Sleeping in the parents’ room is more than convenience. It provides constant reassurance, allowing the infant’s nervous system to learn safety and stability. This closeness supports emotional regulation, stress management, and secure bonding, all of which are foundational for long-term mental and emotional health.

Babies who are left alone too soon may experience heightened stress responses, making it harder for them to self-soothe and regulate emotions later. Proximity during sleep wires the brain to understand that the world is predictable and safe.

Parents can implement safe room-sharing by keeping the crib or bassinet next to the bed, maintaining a firm sleep surface, and avoiding loose bedding. This setup allows babies to sleep safely while staying close enough to benefit from the calming presence of their caregivers.

Remember, proximity is not spoiling. It is a biological necessity that helps babies thrive. Safe closeness today builds confident, resilient children tomorrow.

11/15/2025

Children don’t grow out of airway obstructions — they grow around them.

Every blocked nose, every night of snoring, every restless sleep shapes how a child’s face develops… and how their brain functions.

What looks like “just snoring” today can mean lifelong changes in facial growth, behaviour, and learning potential.

👉 Early intervention changes everything.

11/13/2025

Do you have low supply? You might try this weekly support group - Wednesdays.

Resources for Parents and Professionals

11/11/2025

11/09/2025

Formula recall:

[New York, NY] – ByHeart, a next-generation baby nutrition company, announced today that, out of an abundance of caution, it has chosen to voluntarily recall two batches of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula following notification from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of a broader o...

10/29/2025

Dark circles under kids’ eyes aren’t just “tired looking.”

They’re often a sign of venous congestion from chronic nasal obstruction — a red flag for airway issues.

🚩 Mouth breathing
🚩 Snoring
🚩 Restless sleep
🚩 Trouble focusing

Parents are told it’s “allergies” or that kids will “grow out of it.” But dark circles are a signal: the airway needs attention.

👉 Don’t cover it up with concealer. Uncover the cause.

10/29/2025