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Your baby is growing bigger and stronger each day, but there will be periods when they go through growth spurts. These typically occur around 2-3 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months, lasting a few days to a week. 👶
You might notice increased fussiness, more frequent hunger, and irregular sleep. Read more about the signs here and how to make these growth spurts less overwhelming. 👇
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What are Baby Growth Spurts? - Pathways.org
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Learn about baby growth spurts: timing, signs like increased fussiness and hunger, and tips for parents to cope during these tricky periods in Baby’s growth journey!0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Is your baby ready to wean and start solids? 👶 🥣
For the first 6 months of your infant's life, it is recommended to exclusively breastfeed. Your child gets all the nutrients they need from breast milk and/or formula. After a few months, your child can start trying solids and a method known as baby-led weaning can make this transition smooth.
Learn more about the steps and benefits of baby-led weaning, as well as health and safety tips to keep in mind via the link below! 👇
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Most families have long relied on pureed (mushy) foods to make the transition simpler. This makes sense, since infants aren't always ready to chew and swallow solid foods. But a new method known as ba...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Holiday trees are a fun way to celebrate the holiday season and decorate your home to make it festive! 🎄
But, they can also be hazardous and risky if precautions aren't taken. Here are 6 safety tips to keep in mind.
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With the holidays approaching, your child might receive tech gifts like tablets, smartphones, or gaming devices. 🎁 🎮
While these can make exciting gifts for kids, it's also important to make sure they're using electronic devices safely and with limits.
Check out these simple steps to introduce new tech devices into your home! 👇
"Turn on parental controls to block access to risky or inappropriate content, based on your child's age. This will help create a safer online experience. For example, you can add website content filters to iPhones, iPads, laptops and other devices that use Apple iOS. Gaming consoles like the Nintendo Switch often have parent control apps available to help you set limits based on your family's preferences."
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Tech Gift Guide: Tips for Parents Introducing New Technology at Home
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Is your family unwrapping new technology presents this holiday season? The holidays are a popular time for gifting new devices like tablets, smartwatches, gaming consoles and phones. A shiny new gadge...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Reading to your children has MANY benefits including supporting their brain development, enhancing their skills, teaching them empathy, and strengthening your bond with them! 📚
And it's never too early or too late to start to reading to them. In fact, the AAP recommends reading to your child from birth.
Pediatrician and parent @jopargalinkiemd shares her family’s reading routine in this video!
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