Introducing baby to complementary foods

Your baby’s around 6 months old and she’s probably showing signs of being ready for her first bites of food. This means it may be time to complement breast milk with solid foods.

Infants and young toddlers can naturally regulate their energy intake. The way they are fed is an important experience that can influence their intake and food choices later in life.

Teething begins at different times for different babies. Most babies start by 6 months. The first tooth usually appears in the middle of the lower jaw, known as the bottom front teeth. Click here to learn more signs and ways to relief 

“Come on, make Mama (or daddy, of course) proud.” This has likely already crossed your baby’s mind without you even saying it. His desire to please you is strengthening along with your bond. Click here to learn more on your 10 – 12 months old baby development

She’s here, she’s there, she’s everywhere! At least she wants to be, and wants to get there on her own. Here are some tips you can use to improve your baby’s coordination as they continue to grow. 

Your house is about to become home to all kinds of firsts for your new family addition. Make sure everyone can share every special moment in a safe environment where your baby can thrive!

Baby allergies and intolerances can develop at any time. An allergy is our immune system’s reaction to a substance it thinks is harmful. The severity of the reaction can vary greatly from person to person and can increase or decrease over time. A food intolerance may cause less severe reactions but can be harder to diagnose. Here are some tips on spotting the signs of allergies in babies versus the signs of intolerances in babies, as well as other things to consider.

By now you've noticed that everything seems to make its way into your little one’s mouth. Once he’s able to grasp small objects, eating those little goodies is exactly what he'll try to do

After all the excitement of planning for the baby picking names, choosing little outfits and packing all the essentials for delivery, most new parents are caught completely off guard by the harsh reality of the full parenting experience. Checklists may cover what supplies to buy and how to baby proof the home, but they don’t tell you how to deal with your feelings or exhaustion when the baby won’t settle or sleep. 

Bringing a child into the world can foster a deep sense of collaboration between the expecting parents, but once the baby arrives, the realities of caring for the child and financially supporting the family become the new priorities. 

Raising a baby doesn’t come with a handbook, but young parents often feel guilty that they’re lacking the “expert parenting skills” they see around them.