BEST BEGINNINGS START WITHIN
WHY SHOULD BABIES CRAWL BEFORE THEY WALK?
If walking is the end game, why should my baby crawl first? Crawling helps promote positive motor, sensory & neurological development. From eyes to hands, and the ever-important core, crawling it truly baby’s first total body workout.
CONTAINER BABIES: Bouncy Seats, Standers & Swings Oh My!
Containers may be convenient, but only good in moderation and at the right stage in development. A good moto is less is more. The more time your baby spends on the floor exploring their environment the better it is for their gross and fine motor development, vision development and foundational muscle balance for speech development.
PACIFIERS: THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE UGLY
To use a pacifier or to skip the pacifier? is an ongoing question and debate among moms.
There are many benefits to non-nutritive suck, including decreasing SIDS risk and better self-regulation, among others. Using a pacifier beyond a year may increase your baby’s risk of future orthodontic issues and may impact their language development. In the end it is a personal decision, however the more information you have the better equipped you are to make the decision that is right for you and your little one.
EVERYONE LOVES A GOOD MASSAGE, INCLUDING YOUR BABY!
Infant massage is an easy way to help you and your baby become healthier and happier. It is an inexpensive and valuable activity, and it does not take long to start seeing the rewards. Remember infant massage is supposed to be fun and relaxing, so don’t stress if it is wiggly work in progress.