Have you seen those viral TikTok videos where parents moo at their babies and film their distressed, crying reactions? As hilarious as some people find them, it makes you wonder – why do babies cry when you moo at them? As a parent myself, I was curious to get to the bottom of this phenomenon. […]
As a new parent gazing down at your tiny, sleeping newborn, the first weeks often feel like a blissful, sleep-deprived haze. When will this precious but intense period give way to something a bit less all-consuming? Take heart: while every baby develops on their own schedule, there are some common signs indicating your little one […]
As an exhausted new parent, I’ve uttered the phrase “my baby only sleeps when held” more times than I can count. If you find yourself in the same boat, take comfort knowing you’re not alone. Many babies under 6 months old drift off best with physical touch and support. But there comes a time when […]
As a new parent, few things can be more frustrating than a wailing baby that you can’t seem to soothe. While techniques like swaddling, shushing, and swaying work wonders for some infants, others seem near-impossible to calm without the help of a trusty pacifier. However, questions may arise around how many pacifiers you truly need […]
As a parent of two little ones, I know firsthand how frustrating it can be when you finally get your baby to fall asleep, only to have them start wailing 20 minutes later because their pacifier fell out of the crib. You rush in hoping they’ll soothe themselves back to sleep, but no such luck. […]
As a parent, I know how perplexing some childhood behaviors can be. My son went through a phase where he would rhythmically rub his body against the corner of our couch whenever he had the chance – a habit known as ” Child Rubbing on Furniture .” At first I worried it might be a […]
As an exhausted mom with a sick baby at home, I know all too well those sleepless nights caring for a little one battling illness. The stuffy nose that disrupts their breathing, incessant coughing spells that make it impossible to drift off, and nonstop crying from aches and pains. It’s brutal. When baby’s sleep suffers […]
As a parent, few things make your heart drop faster than walking into the nursery and discovering teeth marks all over the crib rails from baby chewing on crib parts. I certainly panicked the first time I saw evidence that my daughter had started baby chewing on crib slats and railings! It’s a common reaction […]
As anxious new parents, my wife and I had a million questions when preparing the nursery for our baby’s arrival. “How do we babyproof everything?” “What toys and books should we get?” But one question stopped me in my tracks: “How much weight can a crib hold?” It wasn’t something I had thought much about. […]
Jello is a staple at many family gatherings and parties. It’s sweet, fruity flavor makes it popular with kids and adults alike. As a parent, you may have wondered, “Can babies have jello too or is it unsafe for their little tummies?” It seems like it should be a tasty baby snack for little ones. […]
