As a parent, few things melt your heart more than glimpsing your sleeping baby with a sweet, angelic smile on their face. In those serene moments, it’s natural to wonder – When Babies Smile in Their Sleep Do They See Angels? Do babies have some spiritual connection we can’t quite comprehend? I know the first […]
As a new parent, I understood the importance of a good night’s sleep, but I didn’t realize all the specifics about creating a safe sleep environment for my baby. When I walked into the nursery one night to find my baby sleeping face down in mattress with her face pressed into the mattress, it set […]
Have you ever been out in public when suddenly a shrill, squeaky cry pierces the air? You scan around, your eyes resting on a fussy newborn tucked into a car seat as their mother gently bounces and shushes them. Unexpected tears spring to your eyes as you’re flooded with some profound, bittersweet feeling you can’t […]
Seeing your little one spontaneously stick their palms over their ears can be an adorable sight that captures a precious moment. Or it may signal something more serious than an impromptu game of peek-a-boo. As a new parent, I was initially amused when my 8-month-old son would periodically smack his tiny hands over his ears, […]
As a parent, you’ve likely witnessed your once peaceful infant suddenly begin drumming their hands loudly on whatever surface is nearby – the floor, their highchair tray, the dog’s back. While seeing your baby banging hands on everything can be cute at first, the constant hand banging on everything quickly becomes less endearing. You may […]
As a parent of a 4 month old, you may have noticed your little one favoring one hand more than the other for reaching, grasping, or mouthing toys. You may be wondering if this means they are showing early signs of being left or right handed. While it’s still too early for definitive handedness, an […]
As a new parent, I was constantly amazed and overwhelmed by every little thing my newborn did. But one infant behavior that truly filled my heart with joy was when she would reach out her tiny hands and softly touch my face. Those gentle strokes across my cheeks made me feel so loved and bonded […]
As a parent trying to manage a sick baby won’t sleep, I understand how stressful it can be when your little one struggles with disrupted sleep. Between battling stuffy noses, painful ear infections, mysterious tummy troubles, and other common childhood illnesses, there are so many potential culprits behind your baby’s sleep problems. When my daughter […]
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 […]
