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As a parent, you will always worry about your little loved ones. You just can’t help it. It follows, then, that if you feel like your baby is crawling awkwardly, you might fear a developmental misstep. Most often, those fears are unfounded. Awkward crawling is not usually a symptom of a developmental delay — it’s usually just a testament your baby’s unique character! While there is no one “co …

When your baby starts crawling for the first time, it’s a magical time as a parent, but it can also be scary — your once-stationary child is now on the move. Crawling babies can get into all sorts of mischief, from climbing the stairs to knocking over lamps to swallowing hazardous objects. To make sure your baby stays happy, healthy and safe while exploring their newfound world, our baby ex …

Keep Your Pet's Smile Sparkling Like humans, regular dental care is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Poor dental care for our pets increases the risk of toxin absorption into the blood stream from infections and diseases, as well as bacteria, and can invade the body through the blood stream by gaining entrance into the oral lesions. In both dogs and cats, the leading causes of hear …

With the healthy lifestyle movement on the rise and many people changing the way they eat, exercise, and even shop, there is no wonder that the same healthy lifestyle shift has now affected our pets as well. Healthier life styles give the promise of a longer and healthier life for us and it offers the same benefits for our pets. According to Banfield State Pet Health Report, a dog’s average …

Play mats are one of the best first baby toys because they provide a safe, clean surface for babies at home or on-the-go and provide entertainment that promotes development. Our decorative mat print features colorful letters and animals for age-appropriate learning and laughter, and the baby play mat foam itself is hypoallergenic, BPA-free, water-resistant and easy to clean. This is a safe an …