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Six Montessori Activities for Babies That Don’t Require New Toys
On these long, quiet afternoons when many of us find ourselves alone with our kids at home, it can sometimes feel impossible to come up with stimulating and developmentally appropriate activities to entertain your baby. Who knew entertaining a newborn could be such an enormous undertaking!? There are numerous fun and affordable ways you can…
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The Munchkin Sparrow Stroller: How It Won Me Over to Umbrella Strollers
Other moms recommended keeping a stroller in my car for efficiency’s sake, yet no one warned me they weren’t the most user-friendly motherhood tool. Too many times have I nearly broken my expensive travel-system stroller when trying to unfold it and people have likely witnessed me struggling in parking lots trying to remember which way…
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10 Essential Moments to Document in Your Little One’s Baby Book
There’s no disputing that your first years as a parent pass by quickly – from anticipating their birth until kindergarten starts and everything in between can seem like a blur of happiness and chaos. Many parents use baby books as a way of keeping precious memories alive from these early years with their new arrival.…
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15 Sleek, Stylish, and Practical Diaper Bags for Dads
Modern fatherhood has seen dramatic transformation over the last several years – to its credit! Fathers today are more hands-on than ever when it comes to diaper changes, bottle preparation and taking their kids on errands just like moms always did before them. Studies are finding millennial dads spend more time with their children than…
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Amazon’s Live February Baby Sale: Check Out the Deals You Won’t Want to Miss
No one denies that having children can be expensive. Even before birth, your registry can quickly balloon with essential yet pricey travel systems and carriers for baby. Diapers and wipes don’t come cheap either – never miss an opportunity for savings when looking out for sales! Amazon February Baby Sale! Throughout February, Amazon offers stunning…
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Building Gross Motor Skills with Fun: The 6 Best Pikler Triangles
Once you walk into their nursery and find them standing in their crib, you know things are about to become much more chaotic and challenging. Your days of “potted plant phase” have passed; now begins an endless “climb all things” stage of development. Climbing and taking risks are integral parts of development for children of…
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Pediatrician Answers 14 Common Questions About Newborns
First pediatrician visits: 14 common questionsHere are some of the most common questions parents ask about their newborns. Related: How to make a pediatrician’s appointment stress-free for your children Related: Newborn nursing: Your guide to the First Week of Nursing Related: How babywearing helped me save my motherhood Refer to the 1-month-old Baby Health &…
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The Benefits of Infant Massage for Both Babies and Parents
As much as it might feel like you are already giving your infant massage, the benefits of developing an infant massage routine for themselves as well as for parents are numerous. “Massaging babies regularly stimulates their central nervous system, builds muscle tone and releases serotonin that forms vital bonds between you, them and their world,”…
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A Comprehensive Guide to the Health and Growth of 7-Month-Old Babies
Are you ready to play? Playtime is more fun and exciting for your busy bee now that they are eager to interact with you. Your 7-month old baby is now working to try even more foods and master gross motor skills. Your baby is now 7 months old and working on trying new foods, mastering…
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Breastfeeding and RSV Protection: Affirmative Findings from Studies
According to a CDC Health Alert released last week, RSV cases are increasing at rates much faster than are typical at this time of year. While this news can be alarming, remember that most RSV infections tend to be mild cases similar to the common cold that usually resolve within several weeks – although for…
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