Best Baby Play Kits of 2022
If you’re a parent on social media, you’ve probably seen ads for Lovevery Play Kits ($80-$120 each at Lovevery.com). The Montessori-inspired subscription service includes a box sent once every two to three months that’s stocked with toys and books designed for your baby’s particular developmental stage. If you’re like me, seeing post after post on […]
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Ask a Dermatologist What Causes Dark Circles Under Eyes
Ask a Dermatologist What Causes Dark Circles Under Eyes? Let’s be honest: Waking up with dark circles is, well, not ideal. And yet it’s something that many people experience each and every morning. “Dark circles are a common concern among my patients, both male and female,” says dermatologist Courtney Rubin, MD. While the internet might […]
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Your Baby’s First Dental Visit
Your Baby’s First Dental Visit You and your baby managed to survive the first round of teething! Congratulations! But what do you do now that your precious nugget’s adorable little first chompers have finally emerged? Yes, brush them, but are dental visits really in the cards already? If you’re unsure you’re not alone! Here’s your […]
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When Do Babies Need Shoes
When Do Babies Need Shoes? Tiny, name brand running sneakers. Sparkly dress-up flats. Wee jelly sandals and loafers…baby shoes are really, really cute. It’s almost impossible not to buy them all up! But just because they’re super-adorable, doesn’t necessarily mean your tot needs them. Worse, putting the wrong shoes on a budding walker may hinder […]
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What to Look for in Store Bought Baby Food
What to Look for in Store Bought Baby Food Between the easy make-your-own baby food advice out there, the newfangled baby meal subscription services, and all of the baby food jars and pouches that overcrowd grocery aisles, there are plenty of healthy and nutritious options to feed your baby these days. Relief! But it’s still […]
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The Baby Sleep Advice All Parents Need
The Baby Sleep Advice All Parents Need Babies are extremely sleepy their first few days after birth. In fact, newborns can only stay awake for 45 minutes to an hour max before sleepytime comes again. Because of this, many new parents might think baby sleep is going to be a breeze! But as seasoned parents […]
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The 5 S’s for Soothing Babies
The 5 S’s for Soothing Babies All babies cry—and that’s a good thing. How else would we know if our helpless infants were cold, hungry, lonely, or in pain? Traditionally, parents have just been encouraged to keep their chins up and wait until the baby grows out of it. But, that’s easier said than done! […]
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How to Introduce Your Baby to a Cup
How to Introduce Your Baby to a Cup Kicking the bottle is yet another step closer to your baby reaching “big kid” status. Exciting! But when your little one has only ever known the bottle (or breast), graduating to a cup might seem like an impossible task. Fear not! The transition from bottle to cup […]
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How to Choose the Right Infant Formula for Your Baby
How to Choose the Right Infant Formula for Your Baby No matter if you’re planning to exclusively formula-feed your baby, do a combination of breastmilk and formula, or if you simply want to keep infant formula around “just in case,” there’s a good chance you’ll get overwhelmed by the heaps of options out there. But […]
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Can Rocking Your Baby to Sleep Make Them Dependent
Can Rocking Your Baby to Sleep Make Them Dependent? Why does your baby like being rocked to sleep? Think about it: Baby just spent 40 weeks in the tight space of the womb. It’s the only home they’ve ever known, and little one has gotten used to the lifestyle there…complete with constant jiggles and sounds! […]
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