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Toddler as Travel Companion - New Baby New Paltz

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Toddler as Travel Companion

by Donna Bruschi on Sep 11, 2021
Ember has squirmed and cried on our flights. And breastfed with her feet kicking a minister in the seat next to us, and pooped mid-air.  To soothe my anxiety, I asked other moms for their best travel advice. Here are some of the useful tips I received.
Home Again Home Again - New Baby New Paltz

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Home Again Home Again

by Donna Bruschi on Sep 21, 2019
Ember and I made it to Montana! To recap, last week I talked about my anxiety surrounding flying with a toddler and I shared a few travel tips I’d gleaned from other mothers. Let me share how traveling with a one-year-old went…
New Paltz Business Owner Collecting Baby Carriers For Refugees - New Baby New Paltz

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New Paltz Business Owner Collecting Baby Carriers For Refugees

by Donna Bruschi on Dec 21, 2015
A New Paltz business owner is working to help mothers with small children fleeing conflict in the Middle East. Donna Bruschi, owner of New Baby New World in New Paltz, is collecting baby carriers for mothers who are Syrian refugees.
How Can I Leave My Baby? A New Mother’s Journey with Separation Anxiety - New Baby New Paltz

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How Can I Leave My Baby? A New Mother’s Journey with Separation Anxiety

by Donna Bruschi on Jul 13, 2014
“Would we be able to enjoy ourselves at the concert if our minds were elsewhere thinking about our baby and her well being?” An answer that could not be determined…For 6 months leading up to the concerts, July 4th weekend, I had mini panic attacks filled with separation anxiety at the mere thought of leaving little Rita.