Newborn

baby sign language

Baby Sign Language

Baby sign language is becoming a popular way of communicating with infants. After 4 months, babies are considered to have reached a phase where they are developmentally ready to communicate with their parents by means of signs. Here are some of the most popular signs you might wish to learn so as to understand your baby better.

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How to Introduce Eggs to Your Baby 

The moment that baby is finally ready to start eating some table food is an awesome time for a parent.  You finally get to stop blending all of that baby food which will give you a serious break.  Being able to feed your little one the same food that you are making for the rest of your family finally lets you feel like your baby is as actual person.  Not only does this give your family and your baby a chance to bond over food, but it will help you to save some money.  

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Is My Baby Allergic to Formula?

There are many reasons why some parents choose to use formula for their babies.  The most common reason is that it isn’t always possible to breastfeed the child.  While breastfeeding is an important part of being a parent, there is a great deal of shame that comes along when someone finds that they cannot breastfeed.  This shame is something that can sometimes prevent a worried parent from talking about the effects that formula may be having on their child out of fear of judgment.  

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Baltic Amber Teething Necklaces: An In-depth Look

Every day it seems like there is a new trendy product for babies coming out.  From fancy new seats to toys that are meant to help with overstimulation, the minimalist products don’t seem to be slowing down.  But, what is practical and what is just a passing trend?  More importantly, are these new products actually safe for your child to use? 

One of the problems that many of these new products are trying to help with is teething.  Teething is a painful time for your child but even more painful for you as a parent to watch.  This is why so many companies are trying to jump on the teething bead trend to help bring your little one some relief.  This is exactly the case when it comes to the Baltic Amber Teething Necklaces.  These newly popular items seem to be popping up all over social media. So, do they work and are they worth it?  Here is what I found out.

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What to Do If a Baby Wakes Up Every Night Crying

Every parent knows the amazing feeling of watching their little bundle of joy sleeping soundly in their crib.  This moment of peace makes all of the work that goes into raising a child totally worth it.  While some babies do indeed take to sleeping like a duck to water, that isn’t always the case.  If you are like most parents you may know that it is actually a really difficult task to get a baby, especially a newborn, sleeping through the night.  One thing that may help to ease your overtired mind is that you are not alone in this seemingly endless journey of sleepless nights. 

Each parent knows that there are few things worse than settling in for the night and finally getting a moment to yourself to be suddenly thrown by your child’s cries.  Luckily for you there are some great tips and tricks to not only help your child learn to self sooth and cope on their own while also helping you understand why your baby wakes up every night crying. Here are some things to help you get through this sometimes overwhelming stage in your child’s life.

baby sleeping too much

Is it Possible that My Baby is Sleeping Too Much?

Babies are known to sleep a lot, even though you might feel like the walking dead from lack of sleep. The truth is that newborn babies can sleep anywhere from 16 to 20 hours asleep. However, their sleep is broken up, and we are used to a large chunk. The constant waking then sleeping pattern makes us feel as if we never get enough sleep.

So, what do you do when you feel as if your baby is sleeping too much? Chances are your friends will tell you to thank your lucky stars, but a nagging feeling is telling you something is wrong. You want to see your baby’s beautiful eyes, and you’re beginning to wonder what is going on. Can babies sleep too much? Before you go too far, the chances that something is wrong is rare, so don’t fret too much. Now, let’s take a look at what you need to know.