Baby Proofing Guide

Baby Proofing Guide

Baby proofing is a matter of making a home safe for your baby now and into the future as they grow. Babies begin their life at home relatively safe because their limited mobility. In early infancy, babies can barely see and have no ability to move around independently. They can't roll over, can't support the weight of their own head and don't have full control to unclench their own fingers! However, some may be surprised at how fast that all changes. By about 3 months old, babies can grab onto things and around 6 months old, many are able to sit up. As your baby changes, your house and surroundings must change as well. Babies and toddlers love to learn about and explore their world. They learn by picking things up, moving around, putting things in their mouth and by poking or touching things within their reach.

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Soothing Baby in the Car

Soothing Baby in the Car

One of the most heart wrenching sounds a parent hears is their baby crying. And it's just that much more heartbreaking in the car where you can't really do much to comfort baby. While driving, figuring out why baby is crying it only half the battle. How do you comfort a baby in the car when most of the go to tricks only work outside a car seat?! 

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Crafting Your Upcycled Baby Mirror

Crafting Your Upcycled Baby Mirror

So you discovered zooby kin and now you don't know what to do with your old baby mirror. Upcycle it! Mirrors are a great way to spark curiosity and motivate baby, especially during Tummy Time. Mirrors help develop fine motor skills, like reaching and grasping, and support visual tracking. Mirrors also encourage imitation and teaches emotions and vocabulary.

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Stressed and Pregnant: Covid Addition

Stressed and Pregnant: Covid Addition

Going through the birthing process can be stressful enough, but Covid has greatly impacted that stress. Obstacles like new regulations and social distancing are changing a lot of people's ideal pregnancy journeys. Here are some resources and tips to help flesh out a pregnancy and birthing plan in the midst of the pandemic. 

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The Frazzled Parent’s Guide to Engaging Kids Stuck at Home

The Frazzled Parent’s Guide to Engaging Kids Stuck at Home

Being cooped up at home can be very hard for children. It’s just as hard for parents, too — maybe even more so. The solution is to introduce some structure into your stuck-at-home life and incorporate activities that are fun enough to keep your kids engaged for hours on end, while also sneaking in learning opportunities for peak productivity. 

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