Jessica Holbrook, MSN, RN, CCRN

Jessica is a current ICU nurse and nurse writer with specialized certifications in pediatrics, life flight, and cardiac surgery. She has spent most of her healthcare career caring for medically complex and chronically ill pediatric patients. Her writing focuses on education of patients and families to help them make informed healthcare decisions.

 

Jessica graduated with her Masters of Science in Nursing from Weber State University, where she focused on hospital quality improvement and expanding access to healthcare for at-risk populations. Her masters thesis focused on health and wellness education for adolescents.

 

Before starting her career in healthcare, Jessica worked for years as a nanny and a high school sports coach. She spends her spare time trail running with her husband and baking with her daughter.

Jessica Holbrook
concept of parent care to the child and over feeding in baby.

Health & Nutrition

When Does Reflux Peak in Babies?

Gastroesophageal reflux is a common condition in babies. Most babies’ reflux peaks around 5 months old and stops around 12 months of age

Young woman breastfeeding her baby in bedroom.

Feeding and Eating

Can You Overfeed a Newborn Baby?

While it’s rare to overfeed a newborn baby, some babies occasionally drink too much milk. Overfeeding can make your baby feel sick to their stomach.

newborn infant girl vomiting milk after eating.

Breastfeeding

Help! Why Is My Breastfed Baby Spitting up Curdled Milk?

Many parents worry when their baby spits up curdled milk. However, spitting up curdled milk is totally normal for most breastfed babies.

Girl is blowing her nose, allergic to flour.

Feeding and Eating

9 Tips for Managing Food Allergies in Kids

Keep your child safe from an allergic reaction by reading labels carefully, educating your child and their caretakers, and always having epinephrine nearby.

Cute Caucasian little naked toddler baby girl sitting on towel after bathing and wipe body dry while young.

Health & Nutrition

Alternatives to Baby Powder: What to Use Instead

Talcum baby powder can cause health problems for infants and adults. Use a baby powder alternative like cornstarch to keep you and your loved ones safe.

A caring mother gives her baby son a tummy massage and helps to get rid of colic.

Health & Nutrition

My Newborn Farts a Lot. Should I Be Concerned?

Is your newborn gassy? While it’s normal for newborns to fart a lot, excessive gas or crying while passing gas may be a sign of a digestive problem.

Asian Thai Baby Girl Vomit on Bed after Drink Milk.

Health & Nutrition

Baby Spit-Up vs Vomit: Is There a Difference?

It’s normal for babies to spit up frequently, but vomiting indicates illness. Understanding the difference between spit-up vs. vomit is important for new parents.

Asian cute baby girl taking a gripe water after a meal.

Health & Nutrition

Does Gripe Water Help With Constipation, Colic, & Gas?

Parents often use gripe water to help with constipation, gas, and colic. Studies have yet to prove that this herbal remedy is effective. Here’s what you should know.

Young mother try to feeding a toddler boy with a spoon in a chair.

Feeding and Eating, Health & Nutrition

What to Feed a Toddler With Diarrhea (and What Not to!)

When your child has diarrhea, it is best to feed them easy-to-digest, low-fiber foods. Find out what you can feed a toddler with diarrhea, so they can feel better.

young mother who has just had her baby in the hospital holds the newborn in her arms gently patting him on the back to help him pass gas after feeding.

Health & Nutrition

Help! My Newborn Is Passing Gas but Not Pooping

It’s normal for babies to have gas. Passing gas but not pooping for several days may mean your baby is constipated, but there are some ways to help.

Asian mother Bathing her 7 month old daughter.

Health & Nutrition

How to Use a Baking Soda Bath to Treat Diaper Rash

Diaper rash is common among infants and young children. Giving your baby a baking soda bath can soothe their irritated skin from diaper rash.

Pregnant woman packing bag for maternity hospital, making notes, checking list in diary.

Pregnancy

The Third Trimester Checklist: Preparing for Your Baby

Is your due date coming up? This third trimester checklist will help you to prepare your home for your new baby, pack your hospital bag, and make a birth plan.

Mother administrating probiotic to her baby.

Product Reviews

9 Best Baby Probiotics of 2023

Gut health requires a healthy balance of good and bad bacteria. The best baby probiotics can help your baby have fewer belly aches, gas pains, and crying from colic.

Smiling young African American woman take daily dose of vitamin after pregnancy.

Product Reviews

9 Best Postnatal Vitamins of 2023

You already know you should take a multivitamin while pregnant—but continuing with postnatal vitamins is just as important during the postpartum period.

Young woman suffering from postnatal depression at home.

Pregnancy

22 Postpartum Essentials to Optimize Your Recovery

Having all of your postpartum items ready before baby arrives will make life easier after delivery. Start planning now with this postpartum essentials checklist.