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You’re playing with your toddler when — out of nowhere — they fold in half and peer at you upside down between their legs. They giggle. You giggle. And then you pause: is this just a silly game… or does it mean something more? From playful exploration to wild superstitions (hello, “predicting pregnancy”), this strange…
When do babies get eyelashes? Honestly, I asked myself the same thing the first time I stared at my newborns up close. Both of my kids had lashes so wispy at birth they were basically invisible—like, I had to squint to see them. If you’re wondering whether your baby skipped the eyelash memo, you’re not…
Most babies love being in motion. It’s why they spend so much time kicking and moving around in the womb. So it’s no surprise that they want to keep moving once they’re born. This is especially true as babies start to develop their motor skills. And as parents, we may be looking for ways for…
As a new mom, you’re probably anxious about a lot of things. When will my baby get eyebrows? Are they feeding enough? Do I have enough swaddles? And you’re probably anxious about baby’s weight too. Weighing your baby at home is a great way to keep track of their growth and ensure they are gaining…
When both of my kids were born, one of the first things I noticed was what they didn’t have: eyebrows. Their tiny faces looked extra expressive (and a little funny), but as a new mom, I couldn’t help but worry. Was this normal? Shouldn’t babies be born with eyebrows already? If you’ve been staring at…
As a first-time parent, the tiniest decisions can feel surprisingly big — like whether your newborn really needs those soft little mittens everyone keeps gifting you. I remember standing in the nursery at 3 a.m., fumbling to keep mittens on my baby’s wiggly hands and wondering… am I doing this right? Here’s the truth: mittens…
There’s no doubt that pacifiers are a life-saver for many parents. Babies need comforting items and objects to help them feel secure and happy. And when it comes to soothing babies, pacifiers seem to be the go-to items. But what if you don’t want to use one? Or what if your baby doesn’t like pacifiers?…
What do you do when toys you’ve spent hard-earned dollars on seem to be reduced to room clutter? The toy industry generated 90.7 billion dollars in revenue globally in 2019. Various sources estimate parent spending on toys per child to be between $200 and $400. This can add up fast! Your child has a countless…