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What To Look For in Baby’s Stroller At Every Age
If you want to take your baby out and about, a stroller is going to make that much easier in the early years of life! Strollers can help baby get...
Stroller Safety Tips Every Parent Needs Know
Let’s go for a stroll! A stroller can help baby get out and about in the world before they can walk, or when they can only walk a short distance....
How to Help Baby Develop Their Senses of Taste & Smell? Try These Activities!
Baby uses their 8 senses every single day! Many senses continue to develop and change even after we are born. Here we’ll learn more about the taste (gustatory) and smell...
Simple and Easy Games For Babies To Help Develop Their Sense of Hearing
Baby uses their 8 senses every single day! Many senses continue to develop and change even after we are born. Here we’ll learn more about the hearing (auditory) sense, and...
Simple and Easy Games For Babies To Help Develop Their Sense of Vision
Baby uses their 8 senses every single day! Many senses continue to develop and change even after we are born. Here we’ll learn more about the vision sense, and how...
Activities to Help Babies and Toddlers Develop Their Sense of Touch
Baby uses their 8 senses every single day! Many senses continue to develop and change even after we are born. Here we’ll learn more about the touch (tactile) sense, and...
Why Tummy Time is Important for Baby’s Head and Neck Strength
Tummy Time is one of the best exercises for baby! We often think of Tummy Time as helping strengthen baby’s core, because we are focusing on their “tummy” part of...
Is it Feeding Time? Learn Baby’s Hunger Cues
Feeding baby is crucial to their development! But how often should baby be fed? And if baby can’t tell you that they’re hungry, how do you know they want to...
First Time Parent? Here’s A List of What to Get For Baby’s Development
You’re expecting your first baby—how exciting! In the next few months, you’ll plan for baby’s arrival. There’s a lot to do—but don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Here’s a list...
When and Why Baby Should Play on the Floor
If you’ve checked out our Tummy Time page or Baby Games, you probably notice a lot of it is on the floor! That’s because floor time is so beneficial for...
When Can My Child Use Scissors?
Sometimes when we think of motor skills, we think of gross motor skills, which involve the larger muscle groups of the body. But fine motor skills are so important for...
How Can You Prepare for a Nanny?
There are many reasons that children may need a nanny or other caregiver. When parents work, go on a trip, or something unexpected comes up, a nanny can watch and...
Two-Word Phrases: What Are They and When Will Baby Use Them?
What was baby’s first word? Whether it was “mama,” “dada,” or something else, the first word is a memorable moment for baby! Baby usually says their first word around their...
How Pretend Play Helps Your Child’s Developing Brain
Do you remember playing as a child, and feeling like the possibilities were endless? Like you could become anyone, or do anything during playtime—all it took was a little imagination?...
When Will Baby Start Squatting?
First comes walking, then comes squatting! Once baby has started walking, they will begin to develop strength and balance while moving, and before long, they will begin to squat. Squatting...
When Can Baby Climb Stairs and How Can You Keep Them Safe?
As baby gets better at walking, they’re able to do more on their feet. That includes going up and down stairs! Learn more about when baby is able to go...
Freedom in Play: Testing Boundaries During Play Can be a Good Thing for Your Child
As a parent or caregiver, you probably look for all the ways to lessen risk while your child plays. You may often catch yourself saying things like “Be careful!” or...
It’s Time for a Big Kid Bed! How to Transition Baby Out Of Their Crib
It’s a big step when baby is ready to transition out of their crib! But when is the right time? And how can you make the transition as smooth as...
Baby is Coming Home from the NICU! How to Prepare
Baby is coming home from the NICU! When baby is released from the hospital after spending time in the NICU, it is so exciting (and overwhelming) to welcome them home....
What is the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit? Learn More About the NICU
Sometimes when baby is born, they require special care after birth. There are many different things they may need help with, and there are many different reasons why. But usually...
