Watching your baby or toddler learn to walk or crawl is as exciting as it is scary. Whether they start exploring early, at a typical age, or even later than most kids, children develop at their own rhythm and pace. Encouraging kids to start walking or crawling can be...
Did you know that sensory play is vital for your baby's development? Sensory play is designed to help babies learn about their surroundings and how to operate their bodies. Sensory play can start at a very young age, so even a little newborn can participate in...
Sensory bins are tactile ways for children to play that encourage various skill development. They are essentially a box filled with a textured filler like dry rice, pinto beans, or flour with various toys and tools in them for children to find and play with. A...
It's amazing how quickly a baby transitions from being completely dependent on their caregivers to learning how to do things independently. Before you know it, your baby will be ready to attempt drinking from a cup on their own. Babies have an innate drive to gain...
A baby will go through many different developmental stages as they grow and develop new skills. One of the milestones that you will see emerge is their use of pincer grasp, a basic fine motor skill. Fine motor skills involve the small muscles in the hands and fingers,...
Sensory bottles can be a calming experience for your little one. They're great for babies, toddlers, preschoolers or any child who loves visually stimulating objects. The great thing is you don't have to buy them! Instead, you can save money and make them yourself at...
It's been so much fun watching your baby learn and grow this past year. You’ve already seen them go from babbling and starting to sit up on their own to crawling all over the house and getting into anything and everything. If your baby is getting close to 1, you’re...
Each month your baby gets older, and they continue to meet and cross off developmental milestones from their list. You might notice that your now 4 month old has changed significantly, and you want to foster those changes by finding new activities for 4 month old...
All children, whether they have special needs or not, benefit from sensory activities. Adding a sensory room to your home or school is a great way to provide kids with a sensory experience to help regulate their emotions. When creating this space for your child, make...
Are you ready to get moving? As your baby nears his first birthday, your baby is on the move, and you have more options for activities for 10 month old babies. This stage bring plenty of physical, mental, and social development. The changes your baby will experience...
No matter what you call it, a baby crawling mat, play mat, baby play gym, or activity gym, the idea is basically the same. These are soft, durable, beautifully designed mats for your baby's toys and playtime. You can find these mats in a variety of designs, colors,...
Babies have a lot of developing to do in the first year of life, and they start to develop gross motor skills that will help them as they learn how to sit up, stand up, and walk - eventually run. Parents support this development by offering large motor activities for...
By 6 months old, your baby is now much more interested in the world around him. He's probably easily distracted and always trying to get your attention, grabbing at anything within his reach, and babbling a ton with more consonant sounds (ma, ba, da). In this...
As parents, it is common to be concerned about making sure that your infant reaches their next developmental milestone ‘on time’. For an infant, being able to roll over is the first of many important physical milestones to reach. Think of a baby's milestones as...
Every parent awaits the day their baby calls them mom or dad. Perhaps, the first time your baby refers to you may not be through words, but through sign language. Babies communicate since the day they were born. They smile, frown, giggle, cry, scream, kick, and...
Newborn babies bring so much joy! Between their oh so adorable sounds, and cute baby expressions- you just can't get enough. If you are anything like me, you may be wondering about how your newborn is developing and what types of things your newborn is absorbing from...
In the first few weeks after bringing home my babies, they seemed so small and fragile. All I was worried about is getting them fed, changed, and snuggled. However, once a few weeks went by and my babies were awake a lot longer, I was was wondering how to play with my...
At this age, babies are so curious about the world around them. They will be opening doors, drawers, boxes, toilet lids, garbage cans, etc. You name it, they will be into it! Their exploration has reached an all-time high as they are understanding and making sense of...
You baby has been busy exploring the world around him for some time now. Since the moment he could open his eyes and take his first breath, he was taking in everything through his senses. From seeing and hearing to feeling and tasting, they are loving the new...
You may not even realize it, but teaching your baby to point is a developmental milestone that goes right along with waving bye-bye and other gestures. Your baby starts communicating before they ever even say a single word. This means all those cute little hand...
Infants are quickly learning about the new world around them. They love exploring new textures and objects that are put in front of them. There are many baby toys for 3 to 6 month olds out there that will help to promote their senses, motor skills, and...