With hand-me-downs, it can be tempting to skip the wash, but you don’t know how long the clothes have been in storage collecting dust or possibly mildew, so it’s best to wash them anyway. And who knows, maybe those hand-me-downs weren’t washed before arriving in your hands? An icky thought, for sure. If there are …
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Years of research have demonstrated that human babies have very positive responses to touch and holding, both physiologically and emotionally. A baby is unable to understand that she is a separate entity from her mother or primary caregiver, but her awareness of separateness will come as she matures. This appears to be a survival mechanism …
What are baby cloth sizes? There are many things to learn when preparing for a baby, and if you’re brand-new to parenthood, you know that sizing baby clothes is one of them! While baby clothes are typically sized in a relatively straightforward manner, there are things that you should know before loading up on the …
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The idea of letting a baby “cry it out” is an age-old debate that many parents — new and experienced — find themselves curious about. While some parents believe that the method can be beneficial to help young children learn to soothe themselves to sleep, other parents are against it. The debate over whether parents …
Are you tired of struggling to get your newborn to sleep? Learn how to get him (and you!) a good night’s rest with these sleep-through-the-night strategies that can help the baby go to sleep and stay snoozing until morning. You can ease your stress and better prepare to set your baby’s sleep schedule by understanding …
Even after this period, most infants and children will need to be changed and comforted regularly throughout the night. Turning on a bright overhead light during each feeding is not only drastically alerting, but can be potentially harmful to the sleep health of both the mother and infant. In contrast, a warm, dimmable nursery lamp …
A baby jumper is a fun activity that allows your baby to use his still developing leg muscles. Baby jumpers are essentially a seat attached to an elastic strap. Your baby sits in the seat and uses his toes to push off the ground. Baby jumpers rely on this up and down movement to keep …
Chances are, when you first brought your baby home from the hospital, you were willing to do just about anything to help him or her fall asleep. For many infants, rocking—or using another kind of rhythmic movement—works as a natural sleep aid, since it reminds them of being inside their mother’s body. While some babies …
Baby bouncers and baby swings are free-standing, elevated seats that let an infant sit at a semi-reclined angle. They’re basically baby pedestals that make it easier for adults to interact with the baby while also making it easier for siblings to interact with their brother or sister. They can have a calming effect too, soothing …
Some parents swear by a bouncer, rocker or swing as a way to help soothe the baby during those first months. If you’re trying to decide if you want to add one to your registry—or which one to add—this guide can help. We’re breaking down everything you need to know about bouncers, swing and rockers: …