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Fun Fall Crafts
Photo: @craftylittlegnomeblog Fun Fall Crafts We’re entering the holiday season, and perhaps one of our favorite traditions is the fun crafts that come along with...
A Father’s Important Role
A Father’s Important Role Since women carry babies for nine months, give birth and are credited for a large portion of the early parenting role,...
DIY Halloween Costumes
Photo: @laurynbecca DIY Halloween Costumes Most of what we share on the Ollie Blog is serious in nature—meant to help you feel more secure...
Staying Healthy Is Easier Than You Think
Staying Healthy Is Easier Than You Think! The summer is winding down and weather is beginning to cool off. School is back in...
The Benefits of Prenatal Chiropractic Care
Photo: @lifeinspiredstudio During pregnancy, there are several changes that occur in preparation for creating the environment for the developing baby. Hormones are being released...
Importance of a Tight Swaddle
Importance of a Tight Swaddle Swaddling is not only a comfort to your little one, but it can also aid in safe sleeping—as long...
Importance Of A Routine For Baby
Photo: @audreyblake_/ Importance Of A Routine For Baby When you first bring your newborn home from the hospital, any semblance of a routine that...
Back-To-School Lunch Ideas
Photo: @a_content_heart Back-To-School Lunch Ideas The week or two before school begins we as parents always have plans to pack the most Pinterest-worthy snacks...
Medical & High-Risk Uses of the Ollie Swaddle
Medical & High-Risk Uses of the Ollie Swaddle This is a topic very near to my heart, because the Ollie Swaddle was developed directly...
Back to School Lunch Tips
Photo: @lindseyleeandtheboys Back-To-School Lunch Tips School supplies have been on the shelves for over a month now, and your kids will be back on...
Safe Swaddling Techniques
Safe Swaddling Techniques Even though there are how-to videos, FAQs and other swaddle-related blog topics on our site, I’d like to walk step-by-step through...
Swaddling An Older Baby
Photo: @lfetters Swaddling An Older Baby We have quite a few parents ask about swaddling their older babies. You may be wondering how long...
Parents’ Role in Newborn Development
Photo: @katierainphoto The first three years of life are a critical time for brain development. Over the course of these first years, your little...
Caring for Stretch Marks
Stretch marks are often associated with pregnancy although they are very common when someone has either gained or lost a significant amount of weight. If...
Finding Your Mom Tribe
When you become a parent, your lifestyle and relationships change. Whether you return to the workforce, become a stay-at-home-mom or fall somewhere in between, things...
Bonding With Your Newborn
Bonding With Your Newborn Swaddling your little one is a great start to promoting a strong bond between mom, dad, and baby. Fussy, irritable infants...
Benefits of Swaddling
Numerous medical studies have proven there are many benefits to swaddling. Recently, it has been in the news that swaddling may contribute to SIDS if...
The Impact of Colors on Development
As we are expecting a little one, we often base our color choices on what we like or what we think looks cute. However, each...
Swaddling How-To
As a new mom, you might be looking for ways to provide extra comfort to your little one as he or she adjusts to life...