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Why Does Baby Drool?

Drooling is common and normal for babies and a sign that many important functions are at work, like swallowing and digestion. Babies drool a lot while their mouth is developing,...

Why Does Baby Hiccup?

Baby hiccups are a normal, involuntary reflex often occurring during or after feeding, caused by the diaphragm muscle. Common triggers for baby hiccups include overfeeding, eating too quickly, and swallowing...

Boost Baby’s Sensory and Feeding Skills with these Fun Food Play Ideas

Messy food play aids in developing sensory and fine motor skills while reducing picky eating. Prepare for messy play by cleaning hands and toys, using bibs, and protecting the floor....

Foods and Drinks to Limit for Baby

Throughout their first year, baby will be consuming breastmilk or formula for most feedings, in order to obtain nutrients and hydration. Around 6 months, baby will be able to start...

6 Things to Know About Picky Eating

Learn about common phases, introducing new foods, and creating a positive eating environment to help your child expand their palate and help with picky eating. Picky eating is common among...

Should I Wake My Baby to Feed Them?

You may have heard the phrase “never wake a sleeping baby.” But depending on baby’s age, weight, and overall health, this isn’t always true! Baby may need to be woken...

What is Cluster Feeding: Reasons, Tips, and What to Expect

Cluster feeding occurs when feedings are bunched together closely. Instead of feeding every few hours, baby may want to nurse more frequently (every 30 mins to an hour). If you...

Ways to Bond with Baby in the NICU

Parent-infant bonding in the NICU can happen in so many ways! Bonding with baby helps your little one feel safe, secure, and loved. These attachments can start forming while baby...

Signs Baby is Full: Newborn Full Cues

Before they can talk, baby tells you they’ve had enough breastmilk or formula in the form of newborn full cues. Here we’ll take a look at the signs baby is...

Is it Feeding Time? Learn Baby’s Hunger Cues

Feeding baby is crucial to their development! But how often should baby be fed? And if baby can’t tell you that they’re hungry, how do you know they want to...

First Time Parent? Here’s A List of What to Get For Baby’s Development

You’re expecting your first baby—how exciting! In the next few months, you’ll plan for baby’s arrival. There’s a lot to do—but don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Here’s a list...

Baby is Coming Home from the NICU! How to Prepare

Baby is coming home from the NICU! When baby is released from the hospital after spending time in the NICU, it is so exciting (and overwhelming) to welcome them home....

What is the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit? Learn More About the NICU

Sometimes when baby is born, they require special care after birth. There are many different things they may need help with, and there are many different reasons why. But usually...

Is Baby Premature? How the Pathways.org App Can Help Track Baby’s Development

If baby was born premature, it can be more challenging to track their development. You may have questions about which milestones baby should be reaching, or how you can encourage...

Should Baby Have More Well-Baby Visits If They Were Born Premature?

For every baby, well-baby visits are important check-ins with baby’s healthcare providers. Should baby have more visits if they were born premature? The short answer is no, if they are...

How to Prepare for a Well-Baby Visit if Baby is Premature

Well-baby visits are important check-ups with baby’s healthcare provider to make sure they are developing on track and to answer any questions you may have. If baby is premature, there...

Was Baby Born Premature? What To Do Next

Was baby born earlier than expected? If so, you may have many questions about what this means for baby’s health and development. There are so many ways to support baby...

When Will Baby Sit Up On Their Own?

Sitting might seem like an easy thing to do, but for a developing baby, it’s hard work! Sitting upright and independently takes time and exercise. So how can you help...

What Does Reflux Look Like For Baby?

As you may have noticed when feeding baby, spitting-up and burping are an expected part of the process. Spit-up is also called infant reflux, and it occurs when food moves...

Healthy Eating Starts Young! Try Building These Habits With Children

We all know healthy eating is important, but let’s be honest—getting children to eat nutritious foods can sometimes be challenging! Sometimes parents feel frustrated or guilty if their child pushes...