7 engaging activities for newborns
Try these 7 activities to help your baby use their muscles, activate their senses, and build neural connections.
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Why babies need a vitamin D supplement
Read to understand why babies need a vitamin D supplement and the best ways to give it to your baby.
A guide to swaddle products
You can use a simple square blanket to swaddle your baby, but many newborn products exist to make it easier. Here’s our guide to common types and brands.
Why babies spit up and when to be concerned
Learn more about gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), when you should be concerned, and ways to minimize spits ups.
Walking calms babies more than being held
Researchers compared crying and heart rate in babies when they were held and when their mother walked around, carrying them. Learn more about the study results.
Identifying a tongue tie
A tongue tie is a condition that limits the movement of a baby’s tongue and can interfere with their feeding. Read more to see if your baby may have a tongue tie.
How much stimulation do babies need?
Stimulation is a tricky balance to strike for your baby. Learn clues that they're overstimulated and signs that they're ready to engage more.
How to tell if your baby’s having a growth spurt
Learn when growth spurts usually occur and how to tell if your baby is going through one.
New dads’ hormones change, too
If you're a new father and find yourself feeling different after the birth of your child, it may be more than lack of sleep. Read about how the brain and body prepare you for fatherhood.
Pacifier do’s and don’ts for breastfed babies
Is it okay to give a pacifier to a breastfeeding baby? We culled through the science and expert recommendations to discover a few do's and don’ts.
Cloth diapers: the pros and cons
Thinking of trying cloth diapers? Consider these important pros and cons before deciding whether to use reusable diapers.
5 co-regulation tips for calming your baby
A crying or fussy baby can be really hard, especially if there isn’t a clear explanation. Try these 5 techniques to help calm your baby.
Newborn safety basics for new parents
Safety is always at the forefront of any new parent’s mind. While the first few weeks can feel like a crash course, you’ll soon master the basics. Here are some tips to help.
Preparing for your baby’s 2-month checkup
Read our tips to prepare for your baby's 2-month checkup and learn what to expect during the doctor's visit.
What should baby poop look like?
In the first few days and weeks of your baby’s life, the color, texture, and smell of their bowel movements will change rapidly. Learn about the different variations (and dramatic colors) to understand what's normal.
Newborns with colic: how to help your baby and yourself
If your baby cries and cries and cries they may be among the up to 40% of infants with colic. Learn how to help your baby and yourself with these tips.
Bare those baby toes
Feet are one of the most sensory-rich parts of the body. Read our tips to help your baby’s rapidly growing brain learn with their feet.
Top 4 newborn sleep tips for tired parents
Parents of newborns inevitably wonder when they can get some rest. Read through our 4 tips to help parents cope with newborn sleep habits.
Pacifier pros and cons
Pacifiers not only help soothe your baby, they can also reduce crying significantly. Read through the benefits and drawbacks to help you decide whether to introduce one.
Newborn sleep safety tips
Nothing is more important to a parent or primary caregiver than keeping your baby safe at all times, especially during sleep. Here are some tips and reminders to help.
The facts on flat head syndrome
Understand the facts about flat head syndrome (or positional plagiocephaly), what causes it, tips to avoid it, and what to look out for in your baby.
Tips to transition to swaddle-free sleep
Once your baby reaches a certain developmental phase, swaddling is no longer safe. Read through our tips to transition out of swaddles.
How to cut your newborn’s fingernails
Trimming your newborn’s nails can be daunting. Learn the best ways to cut your baby's fingernails.
Preparing for your newborn’s first doctor’s visit
Your newborn's first doctor's visit may be the first time you leave the house with your baby, and it can feel a little stressful. A little preparation can make this first checkup go smoother—for you and your baby.
Umbilical cord care do’s and don’ts
A baby's umbilical cord stump usually dries up and falls off in a baby's first 5 to 15 days of life. Learn these umbilical cord care do's and don'ts for your newborn.
