First Breaths to First Steps

First Breaths to First Steps

Bev Garrison's First Breaths to First Steps

First Breaths to First Steps is a podcast for new parents in need of reliable answers to their baby questions!

It is hosted by Bev Garrison, a 25-year veteran in pediatric healthcare, who shares not only her clinical expertise but practical recommendations straight from her first-hand experience as a mother of three.

Bev has been working with families like yours for more than two decades and is here to provide you with the guidance you need to raise a healthy baby while experiencing the joy of parenthood.

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Does my baby have HEARTBURN or Reflux?

Fussy with feeding?  How do you know if your baby is suffering from heartburn or reflux?  Explore what to try to help with fussy feedings and when to see your pediatrician Episode Transcript Welcome back to First Breaths to First Steps. I’m Bev Garrison, your host. Today, we’re going to talk about heartburn or reflux …

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Best sleep practices for Travel and Daylight Savings

Best sleep practices for when you travel with your baby- helping you to stick to your routine.  What to do to adjust for daylight savings and maintain your sleep schedule.  All good suggestions to keep your little one on the sleep schedule you have established.   Episode Transcript Welcome back First Breaths. to First Steps …

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My 5 Baby Sleep Tips and Favorite Sleep Products

Get you baby started on the right foot to sleeping successfully through the night. Five easy steps you can do to get on your way to restful nights. Plus a few favorite and safe sleep products that can help.
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Tips for Establishing a Good Sleep Routine in Newborns

What to do initially to get babies sleeping. How sleep specialist help to get kids sleeping through the night. Is it too early for sleep routines?
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Working With A Sleep Specialist

What is a sleep specialist anyhow can they help us train good sleepers. Introduction Of Lindsey Burchfield with Columbine Sleep Solutions. When to see a sleep specialist and best advice for expecting parents.
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How to Wean and What To Do If You Don’t Want to Breastfeed

How to cut back on breastfeeding. WHat to do if you do not choose to breastfeed.
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Breastfeeding: Mom and Baby’s Anatomy

Discussion of tongue ties, inverted nipples and health history concerning for both newborns and Moms when breastfeeding
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Introducing Solids

How, when and what to offer as first solids in your babies diet.
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Newborns and Sleep

What is the best environment to promote good sleep habits? How cold should our house be? These questions and more helping you to determine best sleep environment for your baby
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Preparing the Car for Your Newborn

Carseat and car organization for newborn
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