Von Claudia Shannon

How Much Does it Cost to Raise a Baby? and what You Can Do to Prepare

A Care.com survey revealed that in 2019 the average cost of day care center care was $728 per month or about $9,000 per year. Your baby needs basic...

When Can Babies Eat Grapes? Plus, How to Cut Them for Your Baby

The primary safety concern around babies and grapes has to do with choking. For this reason, itâ€™s critical to serve grapes the right way for babi...

How to Suction Mucus Out of Your Babys Throat

Too much mucus in a babyâ€™s nose or throat can sometimes lead to gagging or mild choking. Sometimes mucus can also make it sound like your baby is...

Why Do Babies Go Cross Eyed, and Will it Go Away?

Donâ€™t look now, but something seems wonky with your babyâ€™s eyes. Strabismus, or a misalignment of the eyes, is common in newborns and babies, a...

What Does it Mean to Have a Sunny Side Up Baby?

At some point, they may tell you that your baby is in this position. In the sunny side up position, the babyâ€™s back is extended along momâ€™s spi...

Why is My Baby Banging Their Head?

Some children only bang their head when lying face down in the bed, and then repeatedly bang their head against the pillow or mattress. Understandi...

Blister on Baby Lip: Causes, Treatments, and More

Lip blisters usually appear in the early days after birth, when babies are sucking every 3 hours or more. In fact, lip blisters may even help make ...

What If Your Baby Hates Breastfeeding? (Or so You Think)

Having a baby who seems to hate breastfeeding can make you feel like the worst mom ever. Most instances of a baby fussing or rejecting the breast a...

When Do Babies Start Waving Hi and Bye?

Whenever your baby starts waving, it probably wonâ€™t look very sophisticated in the beginning. With a little practice, though, all those random mo...

What to Expect When Your Baby is Born At 32 Weeks

Yes, a baby can safely be born at 32 weeks, but they may need specialized care to help support their development as they navigate their early days ...