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Why Tummy Time Matters—Even in the First Weeks

Why Tummy Time Matters—Even in the First Weeks

Tummy time helps build your baby’s strength, supports healthy development, and can even help prevent flat spots. Starting early with short, supervised sessions makes a big difference.

Why Tummy Time Matters—Even in the First Weeks

Tummy time helps build your baby’s strength, supports healthy development, and can even help prevent flat spots. Starting early with short, supervised sessions makes a big difference.

Is My Baby Ready for More Than Milk? A Guide for Parents Starting Solids

Is My Baby Ready for More Than Milk? A Guide fo...

Starting solids is an exciting milestone, but readiness depends more on your baby’s development than a date on the calendar. Key signs can help you know when it’s time.

Is My Baby Ready for More Than Milk? A Guide fo...

Starting solids is an exciting milestone, but readiness depends more on your baby’s development than a date on the calendar. Key signs can help you know when it’s time.

Why I Gently Advise Parents Not to Let Others Kiss Their Baby on the Mouth

Why I Gently Advise Parents Not to Let Others K...

Kissing a newborn on the mouth may seem harmless, but it can expose baby to serious illnesses while their immune system is still developing. Protect your baby’s health with this.

Why I Gently Advise Parents Not to Let Others K...

Kissing a newborn on the mouth may seem harmless, but it can expose baby to serious illnesses while their immune system is still developing. Protect your baby’s health with this.

Pets and Newborns: What to Look Out For

Pets and Newborns: What to Look Out For

- By Monica Bykov, RN, IBCLC, NCS -  As a registered nurse and certified newborn care specialist, I’ve helped hundreds of families navigate the tender transition of bringing a newborn...

Pets and Newborns: What to Look Out For

- By Monica Bykov, RN, IBCLC, NCS -  As a registered nurse and certified newborn care specialist, I’ve helped hundreds of families navigate the tender transition of bringing a newborn...

Why Even a “Mild” Day Can Be Deadly: What Every Parent Needs to Know About Car Heat and Babies

Why Even a “Mild” Day Can Be Deadly: What Every...

 - By Monica Bykov, RN, IBCLC, NCS -  Never leave a baby in the car, not even for a minute.It doesn’t have to be a scorching summer afternoon. In fact,...

Why Even a “Mild” Day Can Be Deadly: What Every...

 - By Monica Bykov, RN, IBCLC, NCS -  Never leave a baby in the car, not even for a minute.It doesn’t have to be a scorching summer afternoon. In fact,...

Lovies & Security Blankets: When and How to Introduce Them Safely

Lovies & Security Blankets: When and How to Int...

 - By Monica Bykov, RN, IBCLC, NCS -  As a baby nurse with nearly three decades of hands-on experience supporting families through the newborn and infant stages, I’ve seen how...

Lovies & Security Blankets: When and How to Int...

 - By Monica Bykov, RN, IBCLC, NCS -  As a baby nurse with nearly three decades of hands-on experience supporting families through the newborn and infant stages, I’ve seen how...

From Feeding to Sleep: Baby Basics Blog