Understanding Newborn Reflexes: Your Baby’s Early Movements Babies are born with a set of newborn reflexes, which are involuntary movements that are a natural part of infant development. These reflexes help ensure a newborn’s survival …
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The First Day of Life
Meeting Your Newborn: What to Expect in the First Days After months of anticipation, the moment has finally arrived: you get to meet your new baby. Like many new parents, you might not be sure …
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Understanding Tummy Time: Why It Matters for Your Baby Tummy time is the practice of placing babies on their stomachs for brief periods while they’re awake. This simple activity is crucial for helping babies strengthen …
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Navigating Your First Day Home from the Hospital: What to Expect and How to Cope Your first day home with your newborn is a mix of excitement, exhaustion, and adjustments. In the past, those initial …
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The Fourth Trimester: What to Expect and How to Thrive If your baby could send you a text from the womb, it might say, «Please don’t evict me!» At around 40 weeks, babies aren’t quite …
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So you’ve read all the books, taken the classes, and mentally prepared yourself for the big things: labor, delivery, sleepless nights, and round-the-clock feedings. But there are a few quirks about newborns that no one …
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Finding Your Rhythm: Establishing a Baby Schedule The early days of parenthood can feel like chaos, with no clear structure and constant demands from your newborn. But as your baby grows, establishing a routine can …
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Helping Your Baby Sleep Independently: Tips and Tricks Holding your newborn while they sleep is one of the sweetest experiences of early parenthood. Those tiny eyelids fluttering as they drift off in your arms can …
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As a new parent, getting your baby to sleep through the night can feel like a daunting task. While you might be well-versed in safe sleep practices, such as placing your baby on their back …
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How to Put Baby to Sleep: Tips for Getting the Rest You Both Need As a new parent, getting your baby to sleep can often feel like a daunting task. While there’s no universal method …
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