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Toys for 1-Year-OldChild Development
Toys for 1-Year-Old
Your baby is growing! Whether it’s holidays coming up or a birthday, choosing the right toys for a 1 year old is not an easy task! It’s a new world of
Nov 29, 2024 · 3 min read
Montessori Toys for ToddlersChild Development
Montessori Toys for Toddlers
Montessori toys are designed to foster independence, creativity, and skill development through open-ended play. These toys prioritize natural material
Nov 29, 2024 · 3 min read
Activities for 2-Year-OldsChild Development
Activities for 2-Year-Olds
Two-year-olds’ play is exploratory, active and can get messy. Their attention span is still quite short, but if they engage with something they love,
Nov 29, 2024 · 4 min read
Hiccups in Newborns and BabiesChild Development
Hiccups in Newborns and Babies
Hiccups happen when the diaphragm, the muscle responsible for breathing, experiences an involuntary spasm. This quick movement forces air into the lun
Nov 29, 2024 · 3 min read
My 18-Month-Old Isn’t TalkingChild Development
My 18-Month-Old Isn’t Talking
Just like with a baby’s first steps, many parents eagerly anticipate their toddler’s first words. And when it doesn’t happen at the age you were told
Nov 29, 2024 · 4 min read
Pincer Grasp, Two Tiny FingersChild Development
Pincer Grasp, Two Tiny Fingers
The pincer grasp is a term that refers to the ability to hold a small (or not) object using the thumb and index finger. It’s a milestone in the fine-m
Nov 27, 2024 · 3 min read
Peek-a-Boo: Bond and LearnChild Development
Peek-a-Boo: Bond and Learn
Peek-a-boo is one of the most known baby games, the one all adults have on the top of their mind when they want to get a smile out of a baby’s face. W
Nov 27, 2024 · 3 min read
Your Baby’s First WordsChild Development
Your Baby’s First Words
A baby’s first word is one of the milestones parents most look forward to. But before a baby blurts out their first word, they will coo and babble sin
Nov 27, 2024 · 3 min read
Social Gatherings and Your Baby’s HealthChild Development
Social Gatherings and Your Baby’s Health
Welcoming a new baby into the family is a joyful occasion, often accompanied by eager visitors ready to meet your little one. However, when it comes t
Nov 26, 2024 · 3 min read
When Do Babies Laugh?Child Development
When Do Babies Laugh?
Laughter is one of the sweetest sounds a baby can make, and it’s an exciting milestone for parents to witness. It’s also a significant way for babies
Nov 26, 2024 · 3 min read
How to Teach Your Baby to Self-SootheChild Development
How to Teach Your Baby to Self-Soothe
Have you rocked, fed, changed, burped, and sung to your baby, only to find they’re still fussy? Welcome to parenthood! Helping your baby learn to self
Nov 26, 2024 · 3 min read
Is Your Toddler Ready for a Bed?Child Development
Is Your Toddler Ready for a Bed?
Is it time to transition your toddler from their crib to a bed? While this can feel like a big step toward independence, not every child is ready for
Nov 25, 2024 · 3 min read
When Can My Kid Eat Popcorn?Child Development
When Can My Kid Eat Popcorn?
Popcorn, despite its wholesome experience, poses a significant choking hazard to young children. According to pediatricians and child safety experts,
Nov 25, 2024 · 3 min read
How Do You Leave the House With a Baby?Child Development
How Do You Leave the House With a Baby?
Leaving the house with your baby for the first time can be a significant step for new parents. Whether you’re taking a short walk around the block or
Nov 25, 2024 · 4 min read
Why Are Kids Scared of the Monster Under the Bed?Child Development
Why Are Kids Scared of the Monster Under the Bed?
For many children, “The Monster Under the Bed” is a familiar yet frightening concept that can make bedtime challenging. This common childhood fear, wh
Nov 25, 2024 · 3 min read
Why Does Shaken Baby Syndrome Happen?Child Development
Why Does Shaken Baby Syndrome Happen?
Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) is a serious form of child abuse that occurs when a caregiver shakes an infant or young child violently, resulting in sever
Nov 25, 2024 · 3 min read
What’s Normal for a Baby’s Soft Spot?Child Development
What’s Normal for a Baby’s Soft Spot?
The fontanelle, commonly referred to as the soft spot, describes the areas on a baby’s head where the skull bones have not yet fused together. Typical
Nov 25, 2024 · 3 min read
Is Lanugo Normal in Newborns?Child Development
Is Lanugo Normal in Newborns?
What Is Lanugo? Lanugo is soft, fine hair that typically appears on the skin of fetuses during the second trimester of pregnancy. This hair can be see
Nov 25, 2024 · 3 min read
What Is Tongue-Tie in a Baby?Child Development
What Is Tongue-Tie in a Baby?
Tongue-tie, or ankyloglossia, is a condition that can significantly impact a baby’s ability to feed, affecting both breastfeeding and bottle-feeding.
Nov 25, 2024 · 3 min read
Can a Baby’s Flat Head Be Corrected?Child Development
Can a Baby’s Flat Head Be Corrected?
“Flat Head Syndrome,” encompassing both plagiocephaly and brachycephaly, occurs when an infant’s head develops an uneven or misshapen appearance, ofte
Nov 25, 2024 · 3 min read
Baby Swing vs. BouncerChild Development
Baby Swing vs. Bouncer
Parenting involves many decisions, including selecting the right baby equipment. Baby swings and bouncers are popular choices, offering gentle motion
Nov 22, 2024 · 4 min read
What is the witching hour? Child Development
What is the witching hour? 
Does your baby get really fussy and irritated at the same time everyday, say, late afternoon or early evening? Don’t worry! This is a very common thin
Nov 18, 2024 · 4 min read
What are baby growth spurts?Child Development
What are baby growth spurts?
As a mom, you will experience those moments when your baby seems to be fussy, hungry all the time, or extra clingy. These are signs of a growth spurt!
Nov 18, 2024 · 4 min read
When does my baby stop being a newborn?Child Development
When does my baby stop being a newborn?
From the moment your little one enters the world, they start growing and developing at an incredible pace. Each stage of your baby’s growth brings uni
Nov 18, 2024 · 3 min read
Why does the 12-Month Sleep Regression Occur?Child Development
Why does the 12-Month Sleep Regression Occur?
Key Points: Climbing, squatting and walking are new skills that keep them busy with practice and excitement! First words and more babbles make for bus
Nov 15, 2024 · 3 min read
Why does the 8-10 Month Sleep Regression Happen?Child Development
Why does the 8-10 Month Sleep Regression Happen?
Key Points: Motor Development: Crawling, pulling up to stand and first steps are the new skills keeping them up. Separation Anxiety: The awareness of
Nov 15, 2024 · 3 min read
Why does the 6-Month Sleep Regression Happen?Child Development
Why does the 6-Month Sleep Regression Happen?
Key Points: More frequent night wakings, difficulty falling back asleep and difficulty falling asleep at bed time and nap time Motor Development: roll
Nov 15, 2024 · 3 min read
Why does the 4-Month Sleep Regression Happen?Child Development
Why does the 4-Month Sleep Regression Happen?
Key Points: Sleep cycles have developed and are now longer: 90 minutes. They also go through 4 sleep stages instead of just 2. Cognitive development:
Nov 14, 2024 · 4 min read
How does your baby’s vision develop?Child Development
How does your baby’s vision develop?
Your baby’s eyes are constantly changing during their first year of life from their birth until they are able to clearly distinguish colors and faces
Oct 31, 2024 · 3 min read
What Social-Emotional Milestones is my 13-15 month-old developing?Child Development
What Social-Emotional Milestones is my 13-15 month-old developing?
At 13 months your baby is now officially a toddler, but of course they’re still your baby! As their language and cognitive skills develop rapidly, you
Oct 31, 2024 · 3 min read
What Cognitive Milestones is my 13-15 month-old developing?Child Development
What Cognitive Milestones is my 13-15 month-old developing?
At 13 months your baby is now officially a toddler, but of course they’re still your baby! As they grow and develop, you’ll notice their cognitive abi
Oct 31, 2024 · 4 min read
What Language Milestones is my 13-15 month-old developing?Child Development
What Language Milestones is my 13-15 month-old developing?
At 13 months your baby is now officially a toddler, but of course they’re still your baby! After turning one, you’ll notice their language development
Oct 31, 2024 · 3 min read
Milestones Overview: 12 MonthsChild Development
Milestones Overview: 12 Months
At 12 months your baby has now been a part of your family for a whole year! It’s hard to grasp the fact that they’ve grown, learned and evolved so muc
Oct 31, 2024 · 4 min read
How to read to your 7-8 month oldChild Development
How to read to your 7-8 month old
This is such an exciting age, filled with curiosity and discovery, as they start to recognize familiar faces and sounds. You’ll be captivated by their
Oct 31, 2024 · 4 min read
Milestones Overview: 11 MonthsChild Development
Milestones Overview: 11 Months
At 11 months old, your baby is mastering those new motor skills they were beginning to accomplish at 10 months. The creepers are now crawling, the cra
Oct 31, 2024 · 4 min read
Milestones Overview: 10 MonthsChild Development
Milestones Overview: 10 Months
At 10 months old, you will start to notice a much more active and expressive baby! The once still baby who would play in one place, happily receiving
Oct 31, 2024 · 4 min read
How to read to your 5-6 month oldChild Development
How to read to your 5-6 month old
At 5 to 6 months, your baby is rapidly growing and discovering the world around them, because at this age they absorb information like little sponges.
Oct 30, 2024 · 3 min read
How to read to your 3-4 month oldChild Development
How to read to your 3-4 month old
Reading with your 3-4 month old might seem more like a one-sided conversation right now, but those tiny ears are soaking in every word you say! At thi
Oct 30, 2024 · 4 min read
How to read to your 2-3 month oldChild Development
How to read to your 2-3 month old
When it comes to reading with your 2-3-month-old, you might wonder how much of an impact it really has. After all, at this stage, your baby can’t unde
Oct 30, 2024 · 4 min read
How to Read to your NewbornChild Development
How to Read to your Newborn
You probably know that reading to babies is important, and you may have heard that starting earlier is better. But if you’ve ever felt a little silly
Oct 30, 2024 · 4 min read
8 Activities To Do With KidsChild Development
8 Activities To Do With Kids
Playing as a family is very important for child development. Therefore, it is very helpful to know some activities to do with kids at home. As we alwa
May 03, 2022 · 5 min read
Should schools reopen? What scientists sayChild Development
Should schools reopen? What scientists say
Kinedu helps you navigate parenting with science-based guidance – so we looked to experts to tackle this hard question. As fall draws near, the questi
Aug 06, 2020 · 4 min read
Bring some fun to tummy time!Child Development
Bring some fun to tummy time!
Kinedu helps parents make tummy time enjoyable with fun activities you can do with your baby at home. You’ve probably heard about how important tummy
Jul 07, 2020 · 3 min read
First steps: Activities for your babyChild Development
First steps: Activities for your baby
Kinedu has thousands of video-based activities to help parents support their child’s development. Babies typically start taking their first steps betw
Jun 24, 2020 · 3 min read
Child development stages: 12 to 24 monthsChild Development
Child development stages: 12 to 24 months
Just when you’ve gotten the hang of parenting a baby, your little one turns into a toddler and you’re faced with new challenges and joys. It’s importa
Sep 10, 2019 · 3 min read
Toddler activities to nurture your child’s imaginationChild Development
Toddler activities to nurture your child’s imagination
The right games and interaction for your toddler should be fun, natural, and promote bonding. Creative and imaginative games are critical elements for
Sep 10, 2019 · 4 min read
Premature baby’s growth and developmentChild Development
Premature baby’s growth and development
Contrary to what you might think, most premature babies have a healthy development. Those born earlier or with low birth weight are more likely to hav
Aug 22, 2019 · 5 min read
Child developmental milestones and ranges: First 12 monthsChild Development
Child developmental milestones and ranges: First 12 months
All parents, specially first-timers, are eager for information that will help them make sure their children are having a satisfactory development. Alt
Jul 17, 2019 · 4 min read
Early childhood: Learning through playChild Development
Early childhood: Learning through play
Playing is nature’s own formula for learning.  Playful interaction is fundamental for the healthy development of your baby and toddler and it’s the mo
Jul 17, 2019 · 3 min read
Father-time matters: Tips for new dadsChild Development
Father-time matters: Tips for new dads
It’s only natural for new dads to want a little reassurance and support when it comes to their role and relevance in their new baby’s life. As opposed
Jun 29, 2019 · 3 min read
Too much of a good thing? Early stimulation vs. overstimulationChild Development
Too much of a good thing? Early stimulation vs. overstimulation
As parents, we all want to boost our child’s development and give them that extra push that enhances their coordination, strength, attention span, mem
Jun 27, 2019 · 3 min read
How can I find out my partner's love language?Child Development
How can I find out my partner's love language?
You've probably noticed that your relationship and family dynamics have taken a 180º turn in these past few months. Having a baby has its way of shaking up…
Jan 12, 2018 · 2 min read
Why is empathy important and how can I practice it?Child Development
Why is empathy important and how can I practice it?
Have you ever wondered how it feels to be in someone else’s shoes? It's not just some cliché we hear around, it's a superpower that can work wonders in your…
Jan 12, 2018 · 2 min read
How can I improve communication with my partner?Child Development
How can I improve communication with my partner?
Apart from all the joy, the arrival of a little one can bring many tensions and misunderstandings. That's why we'd like to share some tips that can help you…
Jan 12, 2018 · 2 min read
How can I nurture my relationship?Child Development
How can I nurture my relationship?
Imagine that your relationship with your partner is like a garden. First, you prepare the soil, plant the seeds of your love, and water them with affection.…
Jan 12, 2018 · 2 min read
What happened to our date nights?Child Development
What happened to our date nights?
Pregnancy is a time of changes and adjustments, not just for your body, but also for your relationship dynamics. But it’s important not to let love and…
Jan 12, 2018 · 2 min read
What are the "musts" in a relationship that should not be forgotten?Child Development
What are the "musts" in a relationship that should not be forgotten?
Having a baby is a thrilling adventure filled with emotions and new challenges. As it is often said, it takes a team effort to raise a child, but you can be…
Jan 12, 2018 · 2 min read
How can we best divide caretaking duties and housework?Child Development
How can we best divide caretaking duties and housework?
A new adventure is approaching, and with it, a bunch of tasks for everyone! But don't worry, we have some tips for you to survive and strengthen your…
Jan 12, 2018 · 2 min read
What is the best parenting style for me?Child Development
What is the best parenting style for me?
We know there is a lot of information about parenting styles out there, and it can be a bit overwhelming. Each of them have positive and negative aspects;…
Jan 12, 2018 · 2 min read
How can I start practicing a better parenting style?Child Development
How can I start practicing a better parenting style?
Each mind contains a world of its own. Having different perspectives is great, it gives us an opportunity to learn and see the world in new and different…
Jan 13, 2018 · 2 min read
How can I calculate a baby's budget?Child Development
How can I calculate a baby's budget?
We know that thinking about adjusting your finances with the arrival of the little one can be a bit stressful, but don't worry! Nowadays, there are so many…
Jan 13, 2018 · 2 min read
What do I need for my baby's nursery?Child Development
What do I need for my baby's nursery?
Let's talk about adorable stuff for your baby's room! First up, the crib . Choose a sturdy one in neutral colors that you can use for future babies.…
Jan 13, 2018 · 2 min read
Should I do a childbirth class?Child Development
Should I do a childbirth class?
A childbirth preparation class can help ease your mind, and help you feel more confident as you come closer to crossing the finish line of your pregnancy…
Jan 13, 2018 · 2 min read
How can I prepare my pet for the new baby?Child Development
How can I prepare my pet for the new baby?
Excited about the arrival of the new addition to the family? Absolutely! But, wait a moment... What about our pets? It's normal for our furry friends to feel…
Jan 13, 2018 · 2 min read
How can I deal with my in-laws?Child Development
How can I deal with my in-laws?
We know that when that little one arrives, it will be a source of pure excitement and joy for your family. But during pregnancy, it's important to set…
Jan 13, 2018 · 2 min read
What does my baby feel inside the womb?Child Development
What does my baby feel inside the womb?
As a mother, you've probably intuitively discovered something that scientists have been saying for years: your baby is a sensitive little being, and their…
Jan 13, 2018 · 2 min read
What sounds does my baby remember?Child Development
What sounds does my baby remember?
Attention, moms and dads! Here comes an incredible fact: your baby doesn't come into this world as a blank slate, but rather, they bring along prenatal…
Jan 13, 2018 · 2 min read
Why is it important to bond with my baby?Child Development
Why is it important to bond with my baby?
Surely, you've heard a thousand times that the bond between a mother and her baby is unique, and this special relationship grows stronger through mindful…
Jan 13, 2018 · 2 min read
What can my baby hear and be aware of?Child Development
What can my baby hear and be aware of?
By the third trimester, your little one is already dreaming in REM sleep, like a pro! Those dreams must be about the sensations and experiences they live…
Jan 13, 2018 · 2 min read
How can I find the perfect prenatal stimulation program?Child Development
How can I find the perfect prenatal stimulation program?
Prenatal stimulation is all the rage on blogs and social media these days, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all this information. While there are a…
Jan 15, 2018 · 2 min read
What are some of my baby's developing reflexes?Child Development
What are some of my baby's developing reflexes?
Did you know that while your baby is cozy in the womb, they are also preparing for the outside world? Yes, they have some tricks up their sleeve called "…
Jan 15, 2018 · 2 min read
Should I compare my pregnancy to others?Child Development
Should I compare my pregnancy to others?
Dear future mom, we're sure you find yourself staring at your belly and comparing it with your friends' or, if you already have kids, noticing the…
Jan 15, 2018 · 2 min read
Should schools reopen? What scientists sayChild Development
Should schools reopen? What scientists say
Kinedu helps you navigate parenting with science-based guidance – so we looked to experts to tackle this hard question. As fall draws near, the question on…
Aug 6, 2020 · 5 min read
Mother's day during pandemicChild Development
Mother's day during pandemic
Pandemic disproportionately affects families, especially mothers due to school closures and childcare issues. Many women left the workforce, impacting mental…
Apr 30, 2021 · 3 min read
Meet our featured partner: Un Kilo de AyudaChild Development
Meet our featured partner: Un Kilo de Ayuda
We’re partnering with nonprofits around the world to provide free Premium subscriptions to families severely affected by the pandemic. When you upgrade to a…
May 24, 2021 · 2 min read

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