It is never too early to establish a bedtime routine. Babies love consistency and predictability. To successfully implement a routine, you and your partner can decide what you both would like to be a part of the routine. What components resonate with you? Some activities that have been proven to be calming are giving your...
The first communication your baby receives is through the skin. We as humans are naturally inclined to want to hold babies, snuggle babies, tickle babies, and play with their tiny fingers and toes. How opportune that is for newborns because their sense of touch is one of the most advanced senses at birth, and...
Here are some tips on when to talk to your baby throughout the day to add more words to her vocabulary, build her language, and bond through interactions. Explain transitions to her. Carry him in a vertical baby carrier so he is close to you and narrate the chores you are doing or tell stories...
Studies show that babies prefer to look at mommy and daddy’s face, their own face in a mirror, and other children’s faces more than anything else! Babies also are able to process higher pitch voices because their inner ear is not fully developed. This makes interacting with other children perfect for developing babies. Sweet...
There are so many ways that you and your baby can get some healthy movement together, from organized classes to informal time on your family room floor. Check out these suggestions: 1. Take a mommy (or daddy) and me yoga class. 2. Find a mommy (or daddy) and me yoga video on iTunes...
Around four months, he is still refining his vision, and will continue to refine his vision until well after his fifth birthday. Along with visual acuity, visual motor skills (or coordination of the tiny muscles around the eyes) are developing throughout the first year and both components need to be exercised simultaneously. Visual motor skills...
If he hasn’t rolled over yet, he is likely on the verge. This video demonstrates a simple technique to position her on her belly so she can extend her arms to push herself into a roll. This also helps to strengthen neck muscles and overall core strength. You can help him build those tummy muscles...
You get the privilege of meeting all of your baby’s needs; you fed her, change her diaper, provide her with love and attention. Each time you meet your baby’s needs, you provide an opportunity for a secure attachment and bonding experience for your baby. When your baby forms secure attachments, this benefits your baby...
Did you know that babies under six months possess a skill that very few if any adults are capable of? No, it’s not sucking their toes…babies are capable of distinguishing every single sound pattern of every single language on the planet! They truly are born citizens of the world. The language centers of babies’...
Scientists tell us that babies laugh up to 300 times per day while adults laugh only about 20 times per day! According to Dr. Adderman, of the Babylab HQ at the Centre for Brain and Cognitive Development in Birbeck, University of London, “A lot of first smiles and laughs are happening in the...
