If you’re a parent of a newborn or infant, you’ve likely had your baby’s tiny hands grabbing at your face countless times. While it may seem random, there are actually many logical reasons behind this common baby facial exploration behavior in infants. Understanding what motivates a baby to touch faces helps you cherish these fleeting […]
As a parent, few things are more concerning than when your sweet little one starts hitting their head while in the crib. I know – I’ve been there! The crying, the worry that they seriously hurt themselves, wondering if you should call the doctor…it’s stressful. But don’t panic! Head banging against the hard crib rails […]
Seeing my little one baby grabbing back of head and crying out in distress felt like a punch in the gut. As a first-time mom, I had no idea what was causing this behavior or how to make it stop. I felt powerless to help my poor baby, who would scream and clutch the back […]
Waking up multiple times a night for feedings is par for the course with a newborn. But when your bundles of joy won’t settle back to sleep afterward, exhaustion can set in fast. You may plead into the darkness, “Why why why my baby won’t go back to sleep after night feeding?” If this scene […]
As an exhausted parent whose sweet slumber is shattered yet again by the sudden shrieks of their once peacefully sleeping baby, you drag yourself out of bed and shuffle zombie-like down the hall. Peering over the crib railing, your bleary eyes struggle to comprehend how your little angel has mysteriously flipped over onto their tummy […]
As a parent, watching your baby hit developmental milestones can be incredibly exciting. From coos and smiles to first crawls and steps, each new achievement fills your heart with pride and joy. However, you may find yourself puzzled when your baby walks on knees or opts to scoot around on their knees instead of properly […]
As a parent in those early days, you look forward to each new milestone with eager anticipation. Will they laugh today? Will they sit up on their own soon? And when will they finally figure out that tricky rolling business? You’ve been dutifully doing tummy time day after day. And one glorious morning, you see […]
When Do Babies Walk Backwards? That question started swirling through my mind recently as I noticed my 14-month-old daughter Amelia taking some tentative backward steps for the first time. I decided to dig into the research on When Do Babies Walk Backwards – and discovered there’s much more to this milestone than meets the eye! […]
As a parent gazing down at your peacefully sleeping baby, few things inspire more warmth and affection. But just when the precious angel looks like they’re drifting off, their small hand reaches up and…scratch scratch. Cue the questions flooding our minds. Why does my baby scratch their head only when sleepy? Is it just an […]
That heart-stopping moment when your precious baby’s head fell back unsupported is all too familiar for many parents. As a new mom struggling to balance my wiggly two-months-old’s proportionally giant melon on his little noodle neck, I’ve definitely panicked a few times when his head slipped off my arm. But after checking in with our […]
