Moonchild Perinatal & Wellness

08/02/2026

08/02/2026

🍼FREE COMMUNITY BABY SHOWER🍼

August 14th- Save the date!

08/02/2026

Coming up this weekend is our Summer Splash Party in Wean Park!

This event that is free to the public was organized by our amazing CITY interns! You can find more information by scanning the QR code and checking out the event link below. Keep in mind there are limited supplies so be sure to register as soon as possible!

https://www.facebook.com/events/27252913087738750

05/21/2026

05/21/2026

04/15/2026

04/14/2026

Have you noticed little grease spots on some of your nursing tops? You're not alone! The fat in breastmilk can leave behind a residue on your clothing. The best way to prevent it is to pretreat the area with dish soap before washing. Washed and dried already? It's not too late, you can treat the area again by lightly scrubbing in the dish soap before laundering again. Any dish soap will do!

Photo: A hand putting clothing into a front loading washer. A hamper sits nearby. Text: The best way to combat stains on clothing from breastmilk is to pretreat with dish soap.

04/08/2026

Interesting find!

Choosing to share your bed with your baby can be beneficial if done safely!

The Safe Sleep 7 Guidelines:

No Smoking: Do not smoke in the home or outside.
Sober Adults: No alcohol, drugs, or sedative medication that could impair awareness.
Breastfeeding: The mother is breastfeeding (day and night).
Healthy Baby: Baby is healthy and born full-term.
Baby on Back: Baby is placed on their back to sleep.
Light Clothing: Baby is lightly dressed with no swaddling.
Safe Surface: A firm, flat surface with no gaps, no pillows, no toys, and no heavy blankets.

Research shows babies who sleep near a parent receive around 13,000 extra hours of touch by age three. This physical closeness is not about creating bad habits but plays a crucial role in healthy development.

Skin-to-skin contact and gentle touch support nervous system regulation, helping babies manage stress, calm faster, and develop emotional resilience. It also strengthens immunity, making them better able to fight infections in early years.

Studies indicate that close contact during sleep boosts brain growth and cognitive development. The repeated reassuring touch reinforces secure attachment, laying the foundation for strong emotional bonds and confidence later in life.

Parents who share safe sleeping spaces with their babies provide comfort, stability, and long-term benefits. Prioritizing touch and closeness during the first three years can have positive effects that last a lifetime, shaping mental, physical, and emotional health.