Babies are born with a grasping reflex. They will hold onto something (like your finger!) from the day they are born. As sweet as this is, it is not intentional. Babies start to reach and grasp with purpose between 3-4 months of age. This means that by 4 months, they won’t only hold onto their …
Wearing baby in a baby carrier is convenient and great for baby’s development! If it works for you, definitely give it a try. If you had a c-section or a difficult birth, you may need to give yourself time to heal first. Hold off until you are feeling good. If you have a partner, encourage …
If you are like most modern parents, you probably have several devices to put your baby in. From car seats and strollers to swings and bouncers, babies can end up spending quite a bit of time in containers (devices that “contain” them). This modern way of living is convenient for parents. If you put baby …
Whether or not you decide to have your child’s tongue tie released, there can be long-term effects. Releasing a tie reduces the restriction. It provides the opportunity for the tongue to have improved range of motion ability. But just because the tongue can now move in new ways, does not mean it will. The tongue …
Most parents know about the benefits of using teethers when your baby has sore gums. Biting on these toys can be soothing for teething babies and many parents use them for this purpose. You may not know that these tools can (and should!) be used for many other reasons! Teethers have quite a few benefits …
