Category: Baby Care
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Baby Milestones: Birth to Week 12
Birth to Week 4: The Newborn Stage Pediatricians often refer to the first month of a baby’s life as the “fourth trimester,” a period during which the baby adjusts to the outside world. During this time, newborns primarily focus on basic survival needs such as eating, sleeping, and bonding with caregivers. Some key baby milestones…
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Bringing Home a Baby for the First Time
Congratulations, you’ve just welcomed a tiny human into your world!! Cue the confetti, the cooing, and the chaos. Yes, chaos—you read that right. Because bringing home a baby for the first time is like entering a hurricane of unpredictable antics and sleepless nights, with a whole lot of love mixed in, too. Let’s dive into…
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Should You Swaddle Your Baby? 3 Things to Consider
Swaddling our babies can feel confusing. There is a lot of talk online about why it is the best thing ever, or how it can be dangerous. What should you believe? How, when, and why should you swaddle? Saying that this topic is overwhelming is an understatement. By following a few simple guidelines, you can…