In the early days with baby, milestones seem to come around far too quickly. Sitting up, rolling over and crawling seem to arrive and pass in the blink of an eye. However, when it comes to walking, it can feel like it’s taking forever for baby to take their first steps.
It’s important to remember that all babies develop at different stages. So, just because your little one has reached the age where they could start to walk, it doesn’t necessarily mean they will. Generally speaking, babies take their first steps between 12 and 15 months. However, some develop at a faster rate, taking their first steps at just 9 months old, while others may take 18 months to master the skill.
Try not to be discouraged if your baby is taking longer to start to walk. It will come with time, but if you’re really worried there are a few things you can try to speed up the process. Here, you’ll discover some of the top tips to help your baby walk. [Read more…]
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If you’re looking to keep baby safe this summer, protecting them against the sun’s harsh rays is one of the most important things you’ll need to focus on. Baby’s skin is ultra-sensitive and therefore a lot more prone to serious burns. Studies have shown that children who suffer serious burns are at an increased risk of developing melanoma, or skin cancer, later on in life.
Separation anxiety is a heart-wrenching thing to deal with as a parent. While it can occur anywhere and at any time, it does tend to develop more when your little one starts daycare.
Grandparents are awesome. Most are happy to help out, they love spending time with their grandkids and the bond between grandparent and grandchild can be really special. It’s beautiful to see. However, as useful and as treasured as they are, sometimes they can do things that you just don’t agree with.
Are you planning on heading out to the beach this summer with your little one? Taking babies and toddlers to the beach can be a great way to spend the hot summer months. After spending what feels like forever stuck indoors, now’s the perfect time to get out, enjoy the great outdoors and just as importantly – regain your sanity!
Toddlers LOVE to play outdoors and summer is the perfect time to let them get out there and do what they do best. However, they can also get bored very quickly! So, if you’re looking to help your little one make the most of the hot summer weather, here you’ll discover the top 10 summer learning activities for toddlers, many of which can be done at home. 
Co-parenting has been proven to be the healthiest option for children, ensuring both parents play an active role in their child’s life. However, it’s not always easy to follow a happy and healthy co-parenting plan; especially if you are no longer with the child’s mother or father.
Have you started to notice a small rash on baby’s skin? If so, it could be a sign of eczema.
It might be the most natural thing in the world, but breastfeeding isn’t as straightforward as you initially might think. Not only is it sometimes more difficult than many new moms imagined, but there’s also a lot of things that need to be considered in order to ensure baby is getting the nutrients they need.
When you’re trying to come up with activity ideas that your baby or toddler can enjoy, sport isn’t likely the first thing that comes to mind. However, baby and toddler sports are really taking off and they come with a range of great benefits.
Let’s face it – the run up to mealtimes with your toddler can feel more like a preparation for battle than a nice, family bonding experience. All toddlers go through phases of throwing dramatic tantrums because they suddenly don’t want to try anything you are serving up.
If your baby is diagnosed with tongue tie, you’ll understandably be concerned. Medically referred to as ankyloglossia, tongue tie is a condition which is present from birth and it varies significantly in severity.
Independence Day is fast approaching, and the excitement is starting to build up. However, if you’re looking to celebrate in style this July 4th, it’s imperative you familiarize yourself with a few health and safety tips to keep you and your little one’s safe.
In one of our earlier blogs, we talked about how to keep your toddler entertained on a flight