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Check out these 6 easy tips and tricks for caring for babies and kids at home. As we’re spending more time at home, it’s understandably harder for some of us to balance work, online learning, and spending time with our family. For babies and toddlers, home is where they start learning to recognize people and objects, understanding cause and effect, and speaking. Infants and toddlers need lots o …

Tummy time is essentially a workout for your baby. It’s crucial to their development and helps your little one to establish the motor skills that eventually lead to crawling. Here’s what tummy time is, how to do it, and tips to encourage it if your baby would rather be face-up. What is Tummy Time? Tummy time is just as it sounds: the time your baby spends lying on their tummy. It’s important f …

Whether you’re expecting your first child, your baby is rolling over, or they’re starting to crawl, here are a few tips for providing a safe environment for your baby. Childproofing the home is an important part of safely raising a child. But remember, childproofing is not one-size-fits-all. When your baby reaches different levels of mobility—crawling, toddling, walking—you will have to ramp up …

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 …