7 engaging activities for newborns
Try these 7 activities to help your baby use their muscles, activate their senses, and build neural connections.
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Why your face is your baby’s best ‘toy’
Face-to-face time increases your baby's attention span, helps them learn to tolerate eye contact, and introduces them to social cues.
Why singing is soothing
Even if you don’t believe you have a good voice, singing to your baby can offer calming benefits. Read our tips for ways to soothe your baby through song.
Your newborn knows you by scent and sound
During the early weeks of life, babies use their sense of hearing and smell to identify the people closest to them. Read how and when recognition starts.
Is your baby smiling on purpose?
Your baby’s eyes and entire face light up when they smile, sometimes with noises and gestures. Learn how to encourage more social smiles.
Walking calms babies more than being held
Researchers compared crying and heart rate in babies when they were held and when their mother walked around, carrying them. Learn more about the study results.
3 ways to connect long distance
Living far away from extended family can be tough. While nothing can compete with a real hug or cuddle, here are 3 meaningful ways for your family and baby to connect.
Did my baby just call me ‘Dada’?
The second stage of babbling is known as reduplicated babbling: simple double-consonant sounds such as 'baba' and 'mama.' Find out more about your baby babbles!
Building attachment with your baby may be easier than you think
Attachment plays an important role in how the structure of an infant’s brain forms, laying the foundation for their development. Read our tips on how to encourage attachment.
Mindful baby massage
Massaging your baby can be a great way for you both to relax, interact, and bond. Read our tips to understand if your baby is being overstimulated.