The key factor in planning activities for infants is that these activities have to engage their 5 senses. This stage is a very crucial stage of development for the infant — everything has a sense of awe, and everything is approached with curiosity. It is therefore important that the parents…
It’s difficult to know the exact answer to whether babies dream and what they dream about. However, studies say that newborn spend most of their sleep time in REM (rapid eye movement) stage, where most of the dreaming happens. Researchers say that premature babies spend around 90 percent of their...
The first step towards actual movement comes in the form of crawling. We will see, just how important is this activity for a baby’s overall development. “Observe children learning in their first few years of life, you can see that they can and do learn on their own – we...
Infants are quite prone to developing rashes on their delicate skin. Most of these skin conditions resolve on their own, but it is essential to seek medical help if the skin eruptions are accompanied by other symptoms. The following write-up provides information on some of the most common types of...
New parents tend to go overboard when buying things for their newborn. However, there are certain ‘essentials’ that babies can actually live without. To know more about these, go through this AptParenting article. Did You Know? According to financial experts, the very first year of your child’s life can set...
Craft is a great way to stimulate their receptive learning skills. They learn to create, imagine and understand. In fact, it is a great way to effectively develop their motor skills, as well. Check out this article for great craft ideas for toddlers. Finger Painting This idea is very popular...
When do babies roll over on side? When do they do the same from stomach to back, and back to front? Find answers to all such questions in this article. New parents are so excited, and so much in a hurry, that they start wondering when their bundle of joy...
Here are some activities for 1 year olds, full of fun and learning. This will keep your kid active and he/she will grow up learning new things. You can have a lot of fun with your one year old throughout the day. If you include some fun-filled activities for 1...
Biting toddlers can cause huge embarrassment to the parents. Do you find yourself in a similar situation? Read this article to learn about the causes of this behavior and how to deal with it. Most parents think that a child is biting for no apparent reason, and that it must...