Infants are so small and vulnerable. It’s only natural for a parent to want to always keep them warm and comfortable, but that leads to questioning when they need extra protection from the elements. Our babies can’t tell us what they need, so it’s up to us to spread the word, backed by science and …
New parenthood is an amazing time in the life of anyone, but it comes with a great demand for organization and the willingness to take care of yourself as well as your baby. That said, it’s also true that doing all of this alone shouldn’t have to be something you deal with. Enlisting your partner, …
Breastfeeding your baby is not only a great way to bond with them, but it also provides many health benefits. In addition to the emotional and physical bonding, breastfeeding has been shown to reduce the risk of SIDS. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) or cot death is a healthy infant’s sudden, unexpected, and generally unexplained …
There are many milestones that babies will reach in their first year. One of the most exciting is when they start rolling over! Though it may seem like a simple task, achieving the ability to roll over will help your child be more independent and explore their environment with ease. Being able to roll over …
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Despite all the sleeping they do, sometimes your little one may have the same bags under their eyes that you do! Why do babies have bags under their eyes? Is it something to worry about? Read on to find out why this might be happening and what you should do if it is an ongoing …
Babies take their socks off. All. The. Time. It’s like they’re doing it to frustrate us, or to make us worry about whether they are warm and comfortable enough. (Spoiler alert: it doesn’t just stop with babies! There’s a good chance you will be finding random socks in your home for years to come!) The …
It’s normal for babies to become more independent as they grow up. So, if your baby doesn’t reach for you anymore, does this mean there’s something wrong? Probably not! Most likely, the reason is that they are now preferring to explore their environment on their own instead of relying on you. Don’t worry, though-this change …
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A baby’s feeding pattern can be a source of concern, especially for new parents. Babies need to feed adequately to ensure proper nutrition and health. So, can a baby skip a feeding? Your baby can skip a feeding if they’re at a healthy weight. Babies might also skip a feeding if they’re still full from …
We know, we know. You finally feel like you have your baby’s sleep routine on lock and then they go and cut a tooth! If this is the first time you are experiencing teething with your little one, congratulations — it will be an interesting ride. Teething can last anywhere from 4 months old to …
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Babies cry. A lot. Who would have thought that those first joyful sounds you welcomed with open ears could turn into incessant shrieks and squalls? When you become a parent for the first time, everyone says to expect that your baby will fuss and cry. But nobody ever talks about the endless wail their child …
