Understanding the developmental milestones of infants is important when tracking your baby’s growth and making sure he’s on the right track! We parents are an impatient lot – as soon as we realize we’re pregnant, we can’t wait to meet our baby. Once the baby arrives, we’re in a hurry to hear they say ‘Mama’,…Read More
Tummy Time for Babies – Why is it Important?
Here is your complete guide to Tummy Time for Babies; why it’s important, how to start, what to expect & tips to make it comfortable for baby – and you! From the time your baby is born, he is on his back, either in your arms or in his crib. This may seem normal enough,…Read More
Does Your Baby Have the Right Posture?
Does Your Baby Have the Right Posture? Find out how babies’ posture develops as they grow and meet milestones like crawling, sitting, walking & more. We’ve all grown up hearing endless instructions about sitting straight and not slouching. They may have been irritating while we were kids, but as adults we realize the importance of…Read More
Developmental Milestones for Premature Babies
Premature babies develop at a slightly different rate than full term babies. Here is your guide to all the developmental milestones for premature babies. Waiting for baby’s milestones is a source of excitement for parents everywhere, but for parents of premature babies, it is also a source of stress and confusion. One one hand there’s…Read More
Warning Signs of a Physical Developmental Delay in Your Baby (Newborn to 5 Years)
Every baby develops differently but it helps to watch out for these Warning Signs of a Physical Developmental Delay in Your Baby so you can act early. Every parent longs for the day when their little one takes their first step, or says ‘Mama’ for the first time. There’s something magical about hitting milestones –…Read More
How to Monitor Early Childhood Development
Parenting is a continuous process. At every step of your child’s early years, it is necessary to plan ways to assist them to learn and grow in the very best manner. The time, love, and care invested throughout early childhood development reap tremendous benefits for your child in the future. In olden days, with joint…Read More
How Much Sleep Do Babies Need?
If you think about it, in their first few months of life, babies do like to sleep a lot! New parents might wonder ‘how much sleep do babies need?’ – they seem to be doing it all the time! They wake up, eat, and go back to sleep. Given this schedule you’d think the parents…Read More
The Pros and Cons of Co-Sleeping with your Baby
Today’s parents have it a lot tougher than previous generations of parents did. Of course, we do have all the latest baby gear, developmental toys and assorted paraphernalia, but there has never been so much pressure on parents to do the ‘right’ thing for their baby. Unfortunately, when it comes to parenting, there is hardly…Read More
Do DVDs for Babies actually help Development?
When shopping for your baby, you probably browse clothes, baby gear, toys and of course, diapers! But at some point of time, it’s likely that you’ve come across some DVDs for babies, which feature special programs targeted at babies as young as three months! These DVDs often make tall claims, saying that they help boost baby’s…Read More