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Physical Development
You can start tummy time sooner than you think
Tummy time doesn't have to happen on the floor
Can my baby even hear me, and other common hearing questions
The Importance of Tone and Rhythm in Your Voice for Soothing Your Baby
How far can your baby see, and other questions around newborn vision
Why your baby keeps startling himself and why it's normal
Yes, it is probably time to start thinking about tummy time
When to expect your baby to smile
Floor time is more than tummy time!
How baby's motor development unfolds
Baby's First Month: Milestones and Expectations
Decoding Your Newborn's Facial Expressions
Why is my baby always looking at the ceiling fan?
My baby's cheeks are always flushed. Should I be concerned?
The best babywearing positions for newborns (and ones to avoid)
My baby keeps touching their private parts during diaper changes. Is this normal?
Cool things to know about your baby's sensory development
Why does my baby have so much hair on their back, and should I do something about it?
Newborn Head Control: What's normal in the first month
How much weight your baby should be gaining during the first month
What to know about torticollis
My baby's belly button looks 'outie'. Will it stay this way?
When will my baby's soft spot on their head go away?
When can a baby see with more clarity and less blur?
Activities to help your baby turn their head in both directions
What is visual tracking, and how to support it
Recognizing and responding to your baby's developing senses
What is "flat head syndrome?"
3 ways to support baby's head control
Understanding the CDC and the WHO growth charts
Learning about your baby's color vision
The best baby clothes that won't restrict gross motor play
Is holding baby up on their legs before they can walk okay?
The importance of tummy time and how to make it fun
How do babies play before they're mobile?
The role of play in your baby's cognitive development
Benefits of barefoot outdoor play
Sample routine: when to incorporate floor time vs. time in baby gear
Understanding Newborn Weight Loss and Gain
Understanding the Newborn Startle Reflex
Newborn Senses: Understanding Your Baby's Perception
The decor tip you probably missed: hang things at your baby's eye level
Batting: when does it become intentional?
Understanding your baby's vision at two months
Decoding Your Baby's Coos and Sounds
Understanding the growth spurt in your two-month-old
Your Three-Month-Old's Communication: Understanding Babbling
Your Baby's Language Development: Responding to Sounds
Tracking Milestones: Your Baby's Cognitive Development at Three Months
Newborn Skin Changes: What to Expect in the First Month
Dealing with Teething: Early Signs and Soothing Techniques
Encouraging Your Baby's Hand-Eye Coordination
The development of your baby's hand strength: what to know about fine motor skills
Why you should avoid propping your baby in the seated position
3 grasping activities to try during floor time
Encouraging Your Baby's Interest in Books
Grasping: when does it become intentional?
Helping Your Baby Learn to Roll Over
Your Baby's Physical Development: Head Control and Sitting Up
Understanding Baby's Growing Mobility
An important physical milestone: bringing hands to midline
Heads up to Chest Up: building strength beyond head control
Physical milestones to celebrate before crawling
My baby has started to roll over, but only in one direction. Is this normal?
3 Mantras to tell yourself when you feel like rushing milestones
Benefits of an Infant Movement Area
How to transition away from baby gear to more floor time
A note of caution with doorway jumpers
The hidden dangers of going down a slide with your baby
Let's get nerdy: why your baby's pincer grip is a huge deal
A guide to crawling: when it happens, how to support it, and why it’s important
More challenging hand-eye coordination activities as your baby grows
What to expect with standing, cruising, and first steps