Child DevelopmentHiccups in Newborns and Babies
Hiccups happen when the diaphragm, the muscle responsible for breathing, experiences an involuntary spasm.
ParentingHow to Adjust My Relationship After a Newborn?
During significant life changes, such as the arrival of a child, many couples may need to make adjustments in their relationship to ensure that new…
Child DevelopmentIs Lanugo Normal in Newborns?
What Is Lanugo? Lanugo is soft, fine hair that typically appears on the skin of fetuses during the second trimester of pregnancy.
FeedingHow To Burp a Baby?
Burping is an essential part of caring for a newborn, especially during and after feeding times.
Child DevelopmentWhen does my baby stop being a newborn?
From the moment your little one enters the world, they start growing and developing at an incredible pace.
Child DevelopmentWhy does the 12-Month Sleep Regression Occur?
Climbing, squatting and walking are new skills that keep them busy with practice and excitement!
Child DevelopmentMilestones Overview: 12 Months
At 12 months your baby has now been a part of your family for a whole year!
Child DevelopmentMilestones Overview: 11 Months
At 11 months old, your baby is mastering those new motor skills they were beginning to accomplish at 10 months.
Child DevelopmentHow to read to your 2-3 month old
When it comes to reading with your 2-3-month-old, you might wonder how much of an impact it really has.
Child DevelopmentHow to Read to your Newborn
You probably know that reading to babies is important, and you may have heard that starting earlier is better.
Health GuideEssential Newborn Care
The birth of a baby is a moment of great emotion and joy for parents and, at the same time, a period of responsibility for health professionals.
Health GuideSigns of Colic in Babies
Colic is a common disorder in babies, characterized by intense, prolonged crying for no apparent reason.
SleepMy Newborn Sleeps All Day! Is It Normal?
When welcoming a long-awaited baby home, many first-time mothers are faced with a common question: “Is it normal that my newborn sleeps all day?“. It’
SleepWhy does my newborn baby wake up at night and sleep during the day?
The confusion between day and night in newborns can be seen as long periods of sleep during the day and alertness during the night.
HealthYes or No to Circumcision? A Choice for Your Little One
Circumcision is the surgical removal of the skin around the penis, known as the foreskin.
HealthWhat should I know about newborn screening?
Newborn Screening, also known as Metabolic Screening, is a medical analysis performed on babies shortly after birth.
SleepContact Naps: A Gentle Way to Help Your Baby Sleep
For new parents, there is nothing more precious than the sight of their newborn baby sleeping peacefully.
SleepHow to Get Your Baby to Sleep Without Being Held
Rocking your newborn to sleep, or having them fall asleep in your arms are some of the most precious moments in the early days of parenthood.
BottlefeedingDoes My Baby Need a Fast or Slow-Flow Bottle Nipple?
Oftentimes, the packaging for bottle nipples includes an age range, such as 0-3 months or 3-6 months.
SleepHow To Swaddle A Baby
Learn how to swaddle a baby, how to know when to stop swaddling, and what to do if your baby doesn’t want to be swaddled.
GeneralYour 2-Month-Old Baby: Milestones, Activities, Sleep & More
How much should your 2-month-old baby be sleeping, eating, growing, and playing? Find out here. Congratulations!
Key Milestones3-Month-Old Baby Development & Milestones
Each stage of development comes with its own set of expected milestones – do you know the 3-month-old baby development milestones?
FeaturedYour 1-Month-Old Baby: Milestones, Activities & Challenges
Learn about the development and milestones of your 1-month-old baby. Help your baby sleep better and grow strong with parent and baby activities.
Health GuideNewborn Heel Stick Test: What Is It And How Is It Done?
It is important to do the newborn heel stick test during your baby’s first days of life.
BottlefeedingBottle Feeding: What is the ideal amount?
The ideal amount of milk that a baby should consume will depend on their age, and each child’s needs will be different.
Health GuideNewborn Hearing Screening: What Is It And Why Is It Important?
The newborn hearing screening test is a simple screening designed to detect if your baby has any hearing loss.
GeneralYour 6-Week-Old Baby
How much should your child be eating and sleeping? What can your baby see at 6-weeks-old? Learn all about your 6-week-old baby.
General7 Activities For 3-Month-Old Babies
What are some activities for a 3-month-old baby? Learn how to play with your 3-month-old in fun and exciting ways that support their development.
Health GuideWhat Is Cradle Cap and What You Can Do About It
What is cradle cap? Learn how to diagnose and treat this common skin condition on your baby and when to contact your pediatrician.
Key MilestonesYour 13-Month-Old: Milestones, Sleep, Activities & More
After your child’s first birthday, you have officially reached toddlerhood.
SleepSafe Co-Sleeping
What is co-sleeping? How can I safely co-sleep with a newborn baby? Find out the safest ways to keep your baby close at bedtime.
GeneralHow To Play with Your Newborn
Learning how to play with your newborn will help support their cognitive, physical, and linguistic development.
Social & EmotionalWhen do babies smile?
Baby smiles evolve through stages: reflexive, responsive, social, and anticipatory.
GeneralPregnancy calculator: How many weeks pregnant am I?
Want to know how many weeks pregnant you are? Enter the first day of your last menstrual period (LMP) or your estimated due date (EDD) in our…
BreastfeedingBreastfeeding: How to know if your baby is getting enough milk
During pregnancy, your body prepares to breastfeed your newborn.
GeneralYour child’s cognitive development at 12 months
Before you know it, your child will be one year old and you will see great changes in their cognitive development at 12 months.
Key MilestonesMy 12-month-old baby’s developmental milestones
When your baby is born an adventure begins. It goes from the first gestures and displays of affection between your little one and you to their first…
PhysicalWhen do babies start to see?
During the first days with your little one, it is normal for you to have some doubts, such as when do babies start to see or when they’ll begin to…
BreastfeedingBreastfeeding a newborn: What to expect
When your baby arrives in the world, together you will begin to travel a path that will be full of adventures, new experiences, learnings, and…
CognitiveHow to support your 11-month-old baby’s development
Your baby has reached an important transitional stage filled with cognitive, physical, and emotional changes.
SleepDoes my child have a sleep disorder?
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), babies should sleep between 12 and 16 hours per day, including naps, until they are 12 months…
Health GuideHow to take care of a newborn baby
Prioritize Parental Well-being: parental mental health impacts baby’s wellbeing and the cyclical relationship between parent and baby…
LinguisticHow to encourage your baby to talk
Speech development strategies:0 to 12 months: Narrate daily activities, make interactions fun, give praise.8 to 14 months: Choose a…
HealthHow to care for newborn multiples
Multiple pregnancies are often accompanied by premature birth and smaller babies.
CognitiveMy baby starts to pay attention
During their first month, your baby spent most of the time sleeping and eating.
Health GuideHow to soothe a colic baby?
Baby colic is common, often occurring in the evenings during the first weeks after birth.
CognitiveMath skills 0-12 months
Babies start developing math skills from birth, recognizing quantities and patterns.
PhysicalWhat makes your little one walk?
Learning to walk typically takes around 12 months, as many skills and muscles need to develop first.
PhysicalWhen do babies stand up? – Part 2
Your baby can stand while holding onto objects between 10-12 months.
PhysicalYour baby’s visual timeline
During the first week, a baby’s vision is limited to black and white, but starts to develop more colors after a week.
PhysicalHand coordination: 0-12 months
The first year of a child’s life is a period of rapid physical development, including the development and refinement of fine motor skills.
PhysicalHead control: 1-2 months
Babies develop head control and muscle tone during their first few months of life.
PhysicalHow to make sure your newborn’s head is safe
During the newborn stage, a baby’s neck muscles are weak, and they rely on adults to support their head.
Key MilestonesWhen do babies stop clenching their fists?
Newborns have natural survival reflexes and limited control over their movements.
FeedingBaby food recipes 6 to 12 months
Food is so much more than nutrition. Eating and sharing meals include a whole range of physical, social, and emotional connections.
SafetyBaby’s day out: Taking your newborn out
The first few days of your baby’s life will almost certainly be 100% indoors.
Child DevelopmentChild developmental milestones and ranges: First 12 months
All parents, specially first-timers, are eager for information that will help them make sure their children are having a satisfactory development.
CognitiveHow to foster your child’s physical development and musical skills
Children naturally respond to music from a very young age, showing movements and reactions as early as 9 to 11 months.
Social & EmotionalDeveloping independence: Teaching your little one to self-feed
Between 8-12 months, expect your child to explore food and eating, which can be messy and playful.
CognitiveThe appearance of your baby’s emotions
Baby emotions evolve from simple to complex, influenced by physiological changes and stimuli.
PhysicalWhat are the newborn reflexes?
Newborn reflexes are innate survival mechanisms that protect infants from harm and indicate the proper functioning of the brain and…
Health GuideWhen can babies have juice?
The American Academy of Pediatrics has updated its recommendations on fruit juice consumption, advising that babies under 12 months old…
LinguisticWhen does language development start?
Language learning begins in the womb, impacting how babies perceive sounds and languages.
Social & EmotionalHow can I strengthen my relationship romantically?
New parents tend to neglect their relationship with their partner due to the exhaustion of taking care of a newborn.
Healthy HabitsHow to sponge bathe a newborn
The article provides tips for parents to safely and comfortably give a sponge bath to a newborn, including preparing the location and…
Solid FoodsHelp, my baby is a picky eater!
The article addresses common causes of picky eating in children over 12 months old, including a decrease in growth rate, desire for…
Health GuideWhy is it important to vaccinate my baby?
Experts agree that vaccines for children are crucial in preventing serious diseases and are considered safe.
Health GuideWhat causes Jaundice in babies and What to do?
A yellow appearance in your baby’s skin and eyes might signal jaundice, caused by excess bilirubin due to a developing liver.
BreastfeedingWill my baby have an allergic reaction?
Breastfeeding Allergies: Babies can react to maternal diet.
DiapersHow many diapers does a baby use after the first month?
During the first two years of a baby’s life, changing diapers will take up a lot of time.
Healthy HabitsHow to care for the umbilical cord stump?
The umbilical cord, which supplies nutrients in pregnancy, is cut after birth, leaving a stump that falls off naturally.
SleepHow much should my 10-12 month old baby sleep?
Sleep is essential for babies’ physical and mental development.
SleepHow much should my 0-3 month old baby sleep?
Babies need adequate sleep for physical and mental development.
SleepMy baby won’t wake up to eat! What should I do?
Some newborns may sleep through the night without needing to eat.
Healthy HabitsHow to bathe a newborn
If your baby is starting to walk or shows signs of taking their first steps, you might wonder about baby shoes.
CognitiveHow to boost my baby’s memory and attention?
Create consistency and routines for your baby, especially if they’re 0-3 months old.
BreastfeedingWhat to know about breastfeeding before starting
It’s common to experience initial discomfort while breastfeeding, particularly during the first days, as your body and nipples adapt…
LinguisticWhen to start reading to a baby
Reading daily fosters a strong parent-child bond and prepares children for kindergarten.
Health GuideHow to prevent SIDS
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the leading cause of death for babies in the US between 1 and 12 months old and it is…
Key MilestonesWhat does visual develpoment look like during the first few years?
Newborns have blurry vision and gradually develop better eyesight. Baby’s vision is crucial for learning about the world.