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Should Toddlers Use Knives?

Leave a Comment / Fine Motor, Toddlers / By mariellemarquez

Should a 2-year-old use a knife? Should a 3-year-old use a knife? What age is appropriate to introduce a knife to your child? Toddlers can absolutely use knives! You can introduce a knife to a child as early as 2 years of age. Maybe even a little younger for some children! Does this mean you …

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Tummy Time for Newborns: When and How to Start

Leave a Comment / Babies, Gross Motor / By mariellemarquez

Do newborns need to do tummy time? Yes, even newborn babies need tummy time! But tummy time looks very different at 4 weeks compared to 4 months. If both mom and baby are stable and physically able to, baby should be placed skin-to-skin on mom’s chest immediately after birth. If mom is leaning back or …

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Fastest Way to Teach Baby to Drink From a Straw

Leave a Comment / Babies, Baby-Led Weaning, Feeding / By mariellemarquez

If your baby is 6 months of age, sitting up on their own, and eating solid foods, they are ready to drink from a straw! Did you know that traditional spout sippy cups are not recommended? The shape prevents a mature swallow pattern from developing and can cause dental problems such as cavities. Sippy cups …

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How to Find Professionals Who Treat Tongue Tie

Leave a Comment / Feeding, Oral Motor / By mariellemarquez

If you are confident that your baby or child does have a tongue tie and are looking for help, you have come to the right place! I know how challenging it can be to find a good tongue tie professional. You may have no idea how to start or where to look. What type of …

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Grasp and Release Activities for Babies

Leave a Comment / Babies, Fine Motor / By mariellemarquez

Babies are born with the reflexive ability to grasp. While a newborn grasping your finger will melt any new parent’s heart, your 3-week-old baby isn’t doing this intentionally. Around 2 months of age, their grasp does become more intentional. And around 3-4 months of age, they will gain the ability to reach out for things …

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