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  Yes, yes, YES! Read to your newborn! Its never, ever too early to start reading to baby. Even though she won't understand your words, reading is a powerful tool for connecting parent and child. Simply the sound of your voice has a positive impact on baby. Not...

  Winter is on its way, and with that always comes the lovely cold and flu season. Baby's first cold is heartbreaking. Not only because its torture to watch them be uncomfortable, but also because you probably won't be getting any sleep. Not a fun combo. There...

*We definitely do not recommend putting headphones on a newborn or baby. In short, no. The "Mozart Effect" has been pretty widely debunked by scientists. Newborns + classical music will not equal a genius child. In most studies, the IQ level of people who were exposed...

Adding a new member to your family can be a challenging proposition especially when you already have children. However, there are some unique challenges that may require particular attention to generate a smooth transition. Many of these challenges arise during the...

Many new parents are unaware that newborn babies don’t see well. In fact, most babies are unable to see more than your face when you are holding them. So how do a child’s eyes develop from birth up to one year? Below, you will find information on the basics of newborn...

Amidst the adjustments that come along with the birth of a child, there are many new behaviors that must be established. One of the most pivotal of these behaviors is the newborn bath. Cleanliness is just as necessary for little ones as it is for adults. What most...

There is no shortage of confusion amongst new parents about the topic of a newborn schedule for their child. As it relates to newborns, a schedule encompasses the time and duration between when your baby eats, sleeps, plays, or needs a diaper change. In the first few...

As newborn’s grow, they need stimulation when they are awake and alert during the daytime. This is especially true as the move from being newborns to infants. There are multiple options for you to engage in with your baby during their awake times throughout the day....

What better way to start a new year than being snuggled up with your new baby? While having a newborn any time of year can be fantastic, there are special considerations required for those with winter newborns. Depending on your climate and the changes that come with...

With the changes in weather that come along with the arrival of winter, the likelihood of catching a cold or the flu increases. While this may not be of much concern to adults, new parents must be concerned about protecting their baby from these types of illnesses....

It’s no surprise that newborns go through an exceptional degree of growth and development during the first year of their life. Considering all the things that a one-year-old can do as compared to a baby after birth, it is not surprising that the changes are so...

Nobody enjoys being sick. Lacking energy, heavy congestion, coughing, sneezing, and generally feeling crumby is enough to take it out of anyone. However, many new parents don’t think about their kid getting sick in the midst of the joys of having a little one....

During the first year of life, children go through an incredible amount of growth and development. As a result, there are a ton of milestones to prepare for especially within the first six months. One milestone that significantly alters the appearance and behavior of...

There are few experiences that compare to holding a newborn for the first time. The sweetness and innocence of having a tiny person in your arms tend to fill most people with a sense of joy. However, the fact that holding a newly born baby for the first time is...

According to Stanford Children’s Health, drowning is the 3rd leading cause of death for children one year and younger. For new parents, the most surprising aspect of this statistic is the fact that the majority of these drowning incidents happened in the bathtub....