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5 Activities You Can Do After Feeding Baby

After feeding Baby, choose low-movement activities that keep them upright for 15 to 30 minutes. Reading books and singing nursery rhymes are great communication activities to try after feedings before Baby goes to sleep. Stimulate Baby’s senses with different sensory toys or play stacking games on their high chair tray. Once Baby is fed, what … Continued

Toddler Speech Development: Receptive Language and Communication Activities

Help your child develop their understanding of language – what is being said and heard at home! Use these 4 tips from a speech-language pathologist to develop your toddler’s receptive language skills. Receptive skills are the ability to receive and understand a message from another person.

Well-Baby Visit Schedule: What to Expect at Each Age

Well-baby visits are check-ups that ensure Baby is healthy and developing typically; they will change as Baby grows. In Baby’s first several years of life, their healthcare provider will assess their progress toward milestones, ask questions about their abilities, and address potential developmental delays. Prepare for well-baby visits by tracking Baby’s milestones and making note … Continued

Detecting Motor Delays Earlier

A Comprehensive Guide to Baby’s Early Motor Development Early intervention is key to supporting baby’s development, and it all starts with detection. In the below modules, you will learn how to detect motor delays in newborns, at 2 months, 4 months and 6 months. You will also learn important warning signs and risk factors for … Continued

Why Does Baby Drool?

Drooling is common and normal for babies and a sign that many important functions are at work, like swallowing and digestion. Babies drool a lot while their mouth is developing, but especially during teething due to the cooling effect saliva has on Baby’s sore gums. Prevent drool rash by keeping Baby’s skin clean and as … Continued

Day-Night Confusion in Babies

Newborns often experience day-night confusion, making them sleep during the day and stay awake at night. Babies are born without a circadian rhythm and need several months to develop one, typically improving around 4 months but sometimes taking longer. To help resolve day-night confusion, keep the baby’s room dark during sleep, expose them to light … Continued

Do Babies Sleep Better in a Dark Room?

Babies benefit from sleeping in a dark room to distinguish between day and night and build a regular sleep schedule. Make sure the room is dark by using blackout curtains, removing nightlights, and covering indicator lights. A dark room helps the most in the early months; around 2 years old, toddlers may prefer a nightlight. … Continued

What are Baby Growth Spurts?

In the first 6 months, baby growth spurts typically occur around 2-3 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months, lasting a few days to a week. Indicators include increased fussiness, more frequent hunger (cluster feeding), and irregular sleep or sleep regression. Growth spurts can be exhausting for both Baby and parents; it’s essential for … Continued

Indoor Crafts for Kids to Make & Give

Engage your kids in creative indoor crafts like painted picture frames, homemade bookmarks, and fingerprint drawings to make unique, heartfelt gifts. Encourage sensory and fine motor skill development with activities such as making time capsules, suncatchers, snowman rocks, and paper flowers. Foster imaginative play by building box robots and crafting clay creatures, using simple materials … Continued

Donate This Giving Season

Every year, 600,000 babies are born at risk of developmental delays. Early detection can change their lives for the better. With your support, we provide free, expert-verified tools like the Pathways.org Baby Milestones App, videos, and articles that help caregivers catch potential delays early and get Baby on the right pathway. By donating to Pathways.org … Continued

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 trip scavenger hunts and gift unwrapping. When flying, take advantage of extra storage space in Baby’s checked stroller and dress Baby in onesies with leg … Continued

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 usually a happy occasion for the adults and older children involved, meeting new people can sometimes be hard for baby. They may feel anxious or … Continued

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 at ears, or sucking on fingers to identify if the baby is sleepy; crying and pushing against you indicate overtiredness. Follow sleep cues to help … Continued

How to Hold NICU Baby in Your Arms | Games that Help Bonding and Development!

Bonding with your baby begins right after they’re born, even in the NICU! It can happen in so many ways. Bonding helps baby feel safe, secure, and loved. It’s a process that can take time, but taking little steps every day, even when they’re in the NICU, can make a big difference. Here are some … Continued

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 the brain’s hemispheres. Babies typically begin to cross midline by bringing hands together (3-4 months), reaching for their feet (4-6 months), and reaching for toys … Continued

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 modeling the behavior and playing interactive games. Consult a healthcare provider if your baby isn’t clapping by their first birthday. When will baby clap? Baby … Continued

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 voice and scent, but by 2-4 months, they begin to visually identify familiar faces and enjoy looking at reflections. By 6-9 months, babies can distinguish … Continued

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 behavior by praising what toddlers do right and involving them in problem-solving activities, teaching them safe and appropriate actions. As your little one becomes more … Continued

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 card. Take a picture of baby doing Tummy Time. Show us how baby does their daily Tummy Time! Share & tag. Share this picture on … Continued

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 walking with a heel-toe pattern, maintaining balance, and using both hands for tasks. To provide opportunities to practice coordination, engage toddlers in activities like ball … Continued

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 Time due to unfamiliarity, inability to push up, boredom, rolling over, recent feeding, or tiredness. Various strategies can help, like integrating it into daily routines, … Continued

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 air, but hiccups are harmless and typically subside in 5-10 minutes. To manage baby hiccups, burp baby during feedings, slow down feeding pace, hold baby … Continued

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. Engage in 15 playful activities such as edible sand, food painting, making food faces, and using digging toys with food. Playing with food has so … Continued

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 skin-to-skin contact, swaddling, rocking, frequent feeding, and sleeping in the same room as parents. Parents should seek support, communicate with healthcare providers, take care of … Continued

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 one. Introduce baby to the beauty of fall with sensory activities involving colorful leaves, pumpkins, and gourds. Enjoy comfortable fall weather by taking baby on … Continued