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One of the most common concerns I hear is, “I’m worried I’m spoiling them,” or “Will they get used to being rocked to sleep?” Here’s the truth: you cannot spoil a newborn.

Newborns need help falling asleep—it’s developmentally normal. Rocking, feeding, bouncing, holding… these are all beautiful ways to support your baby’s transition into the world.

5 Newborn Sleep Tips Every Parent Should Know

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Finding a time and remembering to book your family photo session is just the beginning. Often times orchestrating family photos including finding outfits for everyone can feel a tad daunting. Let’s talk about some easy steps to follow to help prepare for family photos this year. Pick a location in the Iowa City area The […]

How to Prepare for Family Photos

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Are you expecting a new little one and happen to live in Iowa City (Iowa)? This post today is your one stop shop packed with info about newborn photographers/photography here in our lovely little slice of the midwest. I am going to try to tackle the basics to help you navigate from square one about […]

Iowa City Newborn Photographer 101

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