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Parenting Hacks for Holiday Travel with Baby

Household items such as painter’s tape and old sheets make great tools for baby proofing your travel accommodations. Keep little ones busy during long car rides with activities like road...

What To Do If Baby Has a Fear of Strangers

Hello, baby! From aunts and uncles to friends and neighbors, baby is constantly meeting new people. Meeting people is a great way to work on baby’s social skills. While this is...

Sleep Cues to Tell if Baby is Sleepy

Sleepy babies are calm and show signs like yawning and droopy eyes, while overtired babies become fussy, cry, and show irritability. Look for signs like loss of interest, drowsiness, pulling...

What is “Midline” and Why Does it Matter for Baby?

Midline is an imaginary vertical line dividing the body into left and right halves. Crossing midline involves reaching across this line with arms or legs, indicating a developing connection between...

When Will Baby Clap and What Does it Mean?

Babies usually start clapping around 10-12 months, often becoming noticeable near their first birthday. Clapping helps babies connect and communicate with others, imitating caregivers to show excitement. Encourage clapping by...

When Does Baby Recognize Faces?

Babies can start recognizing faces, especially their primary caregiver's, as early as two months old, and this ability develops throughout their first year. At birth, babies recognize caregivers more by...

Alternatives to Saying “No” to Your Toddler

Telling your child “no” doesn’t always mean saying that word! Use alternative phrases to "no" to guide toddlers, encouraging positive behavior and helping to develop critical thinking skills. Promote positive...

Post Baby’s Tummy Time Today to WIN!

October 2 is #TummyTimeDay! To celebrate, we’re giving away prizes when you share a picture of baby’s Tummy Time. Here’s how you can enter to win a $50 Amazon gift...

What Coordination Skills Should Toddlers Have?

Coordination involves moving multiple body parts and both sides of the body simultaneously, balancing, and using senses for spatial awareness. By age 3, children should have various coordination skills like...

Why Does Baby Not Like Tummy Time?

Tummy Time is essential for a baby's motor and sensory development, aiming for at least an hour per day by 3 months, divided into shorter sessions. Babies may resist Tummy...

Why Does Baby Hiccup?

Baby hiccups are a normal, involuntary reflex often occurring during or after feeding, caused by the diaphragm muscle. Common triggers for baby hiccups include overfeeding, eating too quickly, and swallowing...

Boost Baby’s Sensory and Feeding Skills with these Fun Food Play Ideas

Messy food play aids in developing sensory and fine motor skills while reducing picky eating. Prepare for messy play by cleaning hands and toys, using bibs, and protecting the floor....

The “Fourth Trimester”: Supporting Parents & Babies

The fourth trimester refers to the first 12 weeks after birth, a crucial time for both baby and parents as they adjust to new routines and development. Babies benefit from...

Fall Activities for Babies

Check out these fun and simple fall activities for babies! Enjoy sensory play with leaves, explore pumpkins, take nature walks, and try seasonal flavors to celebrate autumn with your little...

How to Dress Baby for Fall Weather

Dress baby in breathable, lightweight layers including a onesie, sweater, jacket, hat, and booties to keep them warm as temperatures fluctuate. Use jackets when it’s below 21°C (70°F) and thicker...

10 Ways To Help Your Child With Learning Shapes

Learning shapes is an important early math skill and language skill. Even before children say their first words or take their first steps, they’re noticing and playing with shapes. So...

Types of Sitting Positions You May See Your Child Do!

Baby goes from supported sitting at 4-6 months to independent sitting by 6-9 months, mastering various sitting positions by one year old! Early types of sitting include supported, tripod, and...

Foods and Drinks to Limit for Baby

Throughout their first year, baby will be consuming breastmilk or formula for most feedings, in order to obtain nutrients and hydration. Around 6 months, baby will be able to start...

One Way to Make Tummy Time Better? Reading!

Tummy Time is a crucial exercise for baby’s motor and sensory development. One tip to make it even better? Incorporate reading while doing Tummy Time! Incorporate reading during Tummy Time...

7 Ways to Get Kids Excited For Back to School

Discover effective ways to get kids excited for going back to school with tips on shopping, routines, and fun activities that can make the new school year enjoyable. Involve children...