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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 if baby needs medical support after birth, they will go to the neonatal intensive care unit, also known as the NICU. If baby is in … Continued
How to Support Healthy Eating Habits
Healthy eating is important and getting babies to eat nutritious foods can sometimes be challenging! If your little one is pushing away the bananas and broccoli, try these tips to help them build healthy eating habits. Read the full article here! Help baby make smarter eating decisions in the future! Here are some ways to … Continued
Free Resources for NICU Babies
Helping Babies in the NICU Reach Their Full Potential Pathways.org provides trusted and easy to use resources to help baby’s early development. Below are key resources to support babies and empower parents in the NICU and beyond. Jump to: FREE Baby Milestones App Preemie and NICU Resources The Massage+ 30, 10, 5 Intervention New Content … Continued
Is Baby Premature? How the Pathways.org App Can Help Track Baby’s Development
If baby was born premature, it can be more challenging to track their development. You may have questions about which milestones baby should be reaching, or how you can encourage them to work towards other milestones. But with the help of the FREE Pathways.org Baby Development App, tracking milestones and abilities is easier than ever—even … Continued
How Baby Can Get the Tummy Time They Need While in the NICU
It’s recommended for all babies that they do Tummy Time as soon as they are born, but can baby do Tummy Time in the NICU? Tummy Time is one of the best exercises for baby! It helps with motor development and strengthens head, neck and shoulder muscles. Tummy Time also can help prevent positional plagiocephaly … Continued
Should Baby Have More Well-Baby Visits If They Were Born Premature?
For every baby, well-baby visits are important check-ins with baby’s healthcare providers. Should baby have more visits if they were born premature? The short answer is no, if they are progressing in their development then they can follow the typical schedule of recommended well-baby visits. The AAP recommends these visits at 3-5 days, 1 month, … Continued
How to Prepare for a Well-Baby Visit if Baby is Premature
Well-baby visits are important check-ups with baby’s healthcare provider to make sure they are developing on track and to answer any questions you may have. If baby is premature, there may be a few extra things to consider for baby’s appointment! Here are some ways to prepare for a well-baby visit (or any appointment with … Continued
Was Baby Born Premature? What To Do Next
Was baby born earlier than expected? If so, you may have many questions about what this means for baby’s health and development. There are so many ways to support baby if they are premature! Here are some of the most important things to know, and ways to can support them in these early years. What … Continued
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Important Motor Milestones: Baby’s First Year (Part 2)
How do baby’s motor skills develop over their first year? Here are a few of baby’s motor milestones from 0-12 months, validated by American Academy of Pediatrics Findings. 0-3 Months Baby moves legs and arms off of surface when excited7-9 Months: Baby moves from tummy or back into sitting 4-6 Months While standing with support, … Continued
Important Feeding Milestones: Baby’s First Year Part 1
How do baby’s feeding skills develop over their first year? Here are a few of baby’s feeding milestones from 0-12 months, validated by American Academy of Pediatrics findings! 0-3 Months: Baby latches onto nipple or bottle for feeding and their tongue moves forward and back to suck They will drink 2-6 ounces of liquid per … Continued
Important Communication Milestones: Baby’s First Year
How does baby’s communication develop over their first year? Here are a few of baby’s communication milestones from 0-12 months! 0-3 Months Baby will smile and turn their head in response to sounds or voices They make eye contact and cry differently for different needs 4-6 Months Baby will listen and respond when spoken to … Continued
Important Motor Milestones: Baby’s First Year (Part 1)
How do baby’s motor skills develop over their first year? Here are a few of baby’s motor milestones from 0-12 months! 0-3 Months While lying on tummy, baby can push up on their arms and lift and hold their head up Baby will also be able to bring hands to mouth and move fists from … Continued
0-3 Meses Lista de Comprobación de Hitos Motor
Mientras está acostado boca abajo, se levanta con los brazos Mientras está acostado boca abajo, levanta la cabeza y la sostiene Capaz de abrir el puño cerrado -Puede llevarse las manos a la boca Mueve las piernas y los brazos levantándolos de la superficie cuando se emociona Todos nuestros hitos están apoyados por hallazgos de … Continued
Important Fine Motor Skills for Baby: The Pincer Grasp
Has baby learned to use the pincer grasp yet? It’s a simple movement, but a huge step forward for baby’s fine motor skills! The pincer grasp is where baby brings thumb and index finger together to pinch and grasp. Before baby can use a pincer grasp, they try to grab with their whole hand. Baby … Continued
Why Does Baby Babble?
By the time baby is 4-6 months, they should be babbling. It’s a milestone! The sound baby makes before they say their first words is known as babbling It should seem like they have a lot to say – but you can’t understand any of it! Babbling lets baby get used to using their mouth, … Continued
How to Help Baby When They Fall
When baby is learning to move, it’s common (and expected) for them to lose their balance. This can be scary when that happens! It’s common for babies to fall when learning to roll, crawl, walk, or stand So what should parents do when baby falls? Here are a few steps to follow when baby falls: … Continued
Tips to Start Reading Books to Baby
Start reading to baby as early as possible! Whether it’s picture books or story books, reading helps build baby’s vocabulary from the time they’re born. Even just looking at pictures helps development. Be sure to point to different objects as you read them. Don’t forget: Baby turning the page is a 7-9 month milestone! When … Continued
Can Babies Drink Water? Everything to Know About Baby’s Hydration
We think a lot about when baby is able to eat, but what about drinking? You may have questions around the topic of when can babies drink water, how much water baby should drink, and anything else about their ability to drink. Here are some answers to common questions about baby’s drinking abilities! When can … Continued
What Are the 6 Stages of Play?
Did you know there are 6 stages of play? Unoccupied Play: 0-3 Months Solitary Play: 0-2 Years Onlooker Play: 2 Years Parallel Play: 2+ Years Associate Play: 3-4 Years Cooperative Play: 4+ Years All the stages involve exploring, being creative and having fun. Unoccupied Play: 0-3 Months Makes a lot of movement with their arms, … Continued
Try These Activities to Encourage Walking
Walking is an exciting motor milestone! Baby typically takes their first steps around their first birthday. So how can you make this milestone more fun? Here are some activities to help encourage walking! Cruise along furniture Cruising is side stepping while holding on to something. You can encourage baby to walk, or cruise, along something … Continued
When Will Baby Sit Up On Their Own?
Sitting might seem like an easy thing to do, but for a developing baby, it’s hard work! Sitting upright and independently takes time and exercise. So how can you help baby sit without your help? Learn when you can expect baby to sit up! When do babies start sitting up? For the first few months … Continued