Bringing a new baby into the world means not only a change to your way of life but also a whole slew of new information about what you need to do to give your baby the best start. It can be overwhelming to keep track of how long it’s been since baby last ate, how […]
An infant’s brain is the perfect little sponge, ready and waiting for stimulation and learning. In fact, that 0-12 month age range is crucial for development, which is why it is important to make sure you spend time each day engaging your baby in learning activities. Don’t fret, though. You donâ
Looking for the perfect infant gift for baby’s first Christmas or birthday? Although an infant may still be a bit young to understand the concept of presents or holidays, it’s still adorable to watch their little hands wrestle with wrapping or tissue paper as they discover the joy of presents. A
1. Talk! (And read, sing, and listen) We can’t emphasize this enough. The absolute most critical part of developing literacy for infants is to introduce them to lots of languages. You can do this simply by telling the baby about your day, showing them different things in the house (“This is the
Everyone talks about how important it is to read to your baby (even in utero!), but for new parents, knowing what to read and why to read it can be overwhelming. In this series, we’ll discuss age-appropriate literacy skills and corresponding book selections for infants (birth to age 1), toddlers (