Gentle Giraffe's Newborn Care & Family Services, LLC

12/13/2025

Our team can handle a wide variety of medically complex needs for your newborns. We can help lead as well as teach through this hard time in your lives and give you the confidence to continue after we are gone.

12/13/2025

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommend introducing meat as one of baby’s first foods. Meat provides bioavailable iron, zinc, and other essential nutrients that support healthy brain development and overall growth.

Studies show that babies absorb iron more efficiently from animal-based foods than from plant-based sources. This helps prevent iron deficiency—something infants are especially prone to during their early years of rapid growth.

12/10/2025

Here are some ideas we recommend:

🎄Gentle Giraffes Gift Cirtificate
🎄 Print and laminate the labor affirmation cards found here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=gentlegiraffes&set=a.1421688429965325
🎄Maternity pajamas
🎄Gift card for pregnancy friendly spa services
🎄A pregnancy journal
🎄A gift card or supplies for her favorite hobby to relax in the coming days
🎄Pregnancy pillow
🎄Extra large heating pad
🎄Portable neck fan
🎄Slipper and/or slides
🎄Food delivery service
🎄Cleaning services
🎄Stocking stuffers- red raspberry leaf tea, third trimester tea, comfortable socks, chap stick, hair ties, preggo pops, eye masks, anti chafe balm, skin care, herbal sitz bath bombs, belly butter.

12/09/2025

The early weeks can feel like pure survival mode. Little things can trigger your fight-or-flight response, and that's okay and very normal. Make sure to lean on your support system, talk about your emotions, and reach out to your medical provider if needed.

12/09/2025

We’re excited to introduce our Nutrition & Self-Care Class! This is a comprehensive 4-month online series designed to help you feel informed, confident, and supported throughout pregnancy and postpartum!

This will be taught by our very own, Jenna Cavallaro! Jenna is a certified Postpartum Doula and Integrative Health Coach with specialized training in Perinatal Nutrition. Jenna combines compassionate, hands-on support with evidence-based nutrition guidance to help families thrive. As a certified health coach, she emphasizes the importance of whole, nourishing foods and mineral repletion to aid in healing, restore balance, and support the mama-baby microbiome. Her approach bridges the gap between traditional postpartum care and modern nutritional science, offering families tools and resources that are both practical and deeply supportive.

REGISTER TO SAVE YOUR SPOT! https://gentlegiraffes.com/nutrition-and-self-care-class/

Please reach out with any questions!

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Gentle Giraffes is a full-service newborn care agency that prides itself in bringing top-quality

12/08/2025

Your menstrual cycle can return anytime from around six weeks postpartum to even years later. While breastfeeding often delays the return of your period, it doesn’t always prevent it. There’s a common misconception that you can’t get pregnant while breastfeeding and haven’t gotten your period back—but that’s not true. Ovulation can occur before your first postpartum period, meaning pregnancy is still possible. If you’re not ready for another pregnancy just yet, consider tracking your cycles, using ovulation tests, or choosing a reliable form of contraception.

12/06/2025

Babies come on their own time, and we will always do our best to accommodate that change, as well as offering our above average newborn care services.

12/06/2025

Many of us are approaching a time of the year when temperatures drop. Whether you want to keep up with walks, have them experience their first snow, or see outdoor Christmas lights.

Babies lose the majority of heat through their heads, feet, and hands; make sure those three areas are well covered. They also lose body heat at a much faster rate than adults, it's important to make sure their layers can hold their body heat in.

If the temperature is going to be in the freezing range, it's recommended not to go out for more than 15 minutes. It is always best to account for snow/rain and the wind as well.

If the baby is in a stroller or carrier, you can additionally use a blanket.

Signs that your baby is too warm:

🥵Red face
🥵Warm skin
🥵Overly fussy

If this happens, try to remove or replace a layer with a thinner layer.

We hope you and your new baby enjoy all the beauty of winter. ❄️

12/06/2025

Join us for an informative conversation on the world of infant nourishment! We’re hosting a FREE live Q&A with Dr. Adria Strable of Vitalis to explore new, science-backed solutions supporting families and feeding outcomes. Bring your questions and curiosity! Sign up today!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-qa-with-dr-adria-strable-of-vitalismilk-tickets-1975021776299

12/04/2025

Taking the probiotics L. Fermentum or L. Salivarius are safe during breastfeeding and can help not only treat, but also prevent mastitis significantly better than antibiotics, and are much better for gut health. Additionally, antibiotics not only hurt your gut health, but also transfer through your milk and can affect your baby's gut health. This is a great and natural alternative.
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12/03/2025

Are you finding it confusing what gifts to buy for the new baby in your life? You know you want to get them something, don’t fret, Gentle Giraffes is here to help! Below is a list of gifts we recommend.

🎄Tummy time matt/playgym
🎄Water playmat- https://bit.ly/40wN4aR
🎄Rattle socks-https://bit.ly/4egB7cp
🎄Teethers
🎄Snuggle and Sooth Otter- https://bit.ly/3YDesBh
🎄Keepsake book
🎄Book or animal with your voice recorded
🎄Soft sensory books- https://bit.ly/48JoR3g
🎄Tummy time mirror
🎄Black and white sensory toys- https://bit.ly/40Vo4KL
🎄Cry activated heartbeat soother (do not place in crib)- https://bit.ly/4fgw0ug

Additionally you can ask parents what the baby needs. Sometimes the best thing for a young baby may just be diapers, wipes, clothes, formula etc….

Find a great playgym, tummy time mat, and giraffe stocking stuffer in our personal shop at: https://gentlegiraffes.com/shop/

It can be helpful for the rest of the family, to make a wish list for your new baby!

12/01/2025

Hosting Dinner?
Plan around baby’s nap—schedule arrivals accordingly. Prep food and decorate the day before. Don’t hesitate to ask for help with setup or babysitting.

Attending as a Guest?
Pack smart: bring a pack-n-play, sound machine, pacifier, and anything else your baby
needs. Ask your host for a quiet space to nap, nurse, or pump. Bring a cooler or check if fridge space is available for milk.

Worried About Germs?
Wearing your baby can help limit contact. Feel free to kindly ask guests to wash hands before cuddling.

Enjoy the Holidays!