If your baby is grabbing your face constantly, know that it’s part of their normal development — infants try to learn as much as they can from their environment and their caregivers. This usually starts at 6 to 7 months old and will go …
Babies are born with an intriguing need to be close to their mothers all the time to regulate their body temperatures and stress levels, to feed on demand and fine-tune the milk supply, and just to feel safe and loved next to the heartbeat …
As parents, we always want to know if our child is reaching all the developmental milestones in their first year of life that they should be reaching and if at all, they are doing it at the right time, be it holding a bottle …
The first few years of your baby’s life are all about exciting changes as you witness his many firsts. Every baby is born unique, and everyone else develops a different pattern of habits and behaviors as they grow older. Even their milestones vary roughly …
Sitting independently is normally a 6-month milestone for babies, but some babies might achieve this earlier than others. This milestone also depends on the type of personality your baby has – does he like to move around and explore, or does he like to …
Chomp chomp. You see your baby opening his mouth wide, going in for the kill.. and swallowing his whole fist. Lots of saliva sprinkle around. It happens every day. Is this worrisome? Will this lead to problems in feeding and thumb-sucking when he grows …
It’s amazing to witness every single milestone in a baby’s life. Little things like when they first smile back at you, wrap their little fingers on yours, or giggle in delight. But sometimes, we would also notice changes that sent us into worry. Such …
I find it funny that when babies hit a milestone in their lives, we adults are quick to mimic them. We clap hands, close and open our fist, and even blow spit bubbles to amuse them–and us. When infants reach three months of age, …
The first year with babies can be quite surprising for new parents, as they reach most of their developmental milestones related to reflexes and motor skills. My overprotective instincts started kicking in when my baby first started shaking her head during her sleep. I …
Life with a baby is full of ‘Firsts things’ – first smile, first word, first name, first birthday, first movement, and first sit up. For new parents, it’s pretty common to wonder, ”When do babies sit up?”, and “Is it actually bad for babies …
