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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
