When I tell people that my daughter Josephine was born with a cleft palate, many of them respond by saying something along the lines of, “Wow, really??? You can’t even tell!” This is because, when people hear the word “cleft,” they automatically think of cleft lip. But a cleft palate is something totally different (though the two often occur together). Don’t feel bad if you’ve made the same mistake. It’s totally understandable! I don’t think many people even know what a cleft palate is. So I wanted to write this post to break it down for you! Cleft Lip A cleft lip is a gap in the upper lip. According…
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11 Tips To Soothe Baby Eczema
Some links may be affiliate links. I may get paid if you buy something or take an action after clicking one of these. If you’ve ever dealt with baby eczema, you know that it can be a frustrating and exhausting experience for everyone involved. Having an itchy baby is so hard! They’re uncomfortable and sad, and by scratching they can cause further issues like scarring or infection. When Josie was around 2 months old she started to develop red eczema patches on her cheeks. As time went on, the patches spread to her shoulders, arms, wrists, legs, and ankles. It was so itchy and uncomfortable for her. I just wanted…
