After just having a baby, you may feel that life is an endless cycle of diaper changing, feeding, and sleepless nights. However, your baby is changing a lot during her first 3 months of life and part of the joy of being a new parent is to watch and nurture these changes.

Once you and your baby are able to ease into a routine, there will be plenty of exciting developmental changes happening in his life to delight in: (more…)

Parents and researchers alike have known for some time that music is both a great learning tool and lots of fun.  Music has been thought to boost brain power from babies to college students, as a controversial 1993 study found college students improved IQ scores by listening to 10 minutes of Mozart; sending parents everywhere to the music store.  Although that study was found to inconclusive, a recent study brought Mozart’s music back into focus but this time for premature babies. (more…)

At this exciting phase of baby development or from 6 to 9 months old, your baby’s unique personality will begin to show. Be ready for a lot more interaction with you and the world around her. She is becoming aware of her own body and may be fascinated with her own fingers and toes. Although she is beginning to understand she is separate from her mother, she may feel a bit nervous if she cannot see where you are for too long. Also, she is becoming familiar with people she sees regularly and may even turn to look at you when you say her name. Get ready for an exciting few months!

The new things your baby can do:
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During this exciting stage of development at 3 to 6 months old, your baby will be amazed with his newfound skills and the intriguing world around him, all of which is certain to entertain you in the process. Around this time, your baby will no longer be content to simply lie down when he’s awake. Be sure to sit him up in an infant seat so he can see what is going on. (more…)

Observing your little 3 month old baby, you may struggle to figure out just what is going on inside her head.  Beginning to teach her new objects and sounds, and perhaps receiving an acknowledging smile, you may think that is all that can occur at her age.  She may be paying more attention to your behaviors than you know, according to a new study. 

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