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Teaching your baby to sign may help ease frustrations before they can talk, but it’s not a must-do
Babies can get congested easily, but you can calm their cough by keeping them hydrated, using nasal drops and running a humidifier
Gripe water isn’t regulated by the FDA, and research doesn’t support its use
Try to burp your baby mid-feed and after they finish eating — but don’t sweat it if they don’t burp
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Look at weight gain, wet diapers, signs of dehydration and more
Yes, you can have honey if you’re breastfeeding — but never feed it directly to babies under 1
‘Social smiles’ typically start around 8 weeks old, while laughter comes later — around 4 to 6 months
Most infants can roll from tummy to back by 6 months old — but remember, every child develops at their own pace
Too much time in certain infant ‘containers’ can cause developmental delays and a flat spot on baby’s head
Start with a few minutes a day and work your way up to an hour or more to help your baby hit developmental milestones
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