We parents already know that babies respond well to soft, gentle touches. Of course, we’re not...
Tag - Infant Development
Parents of Toddler with Rare Condition Take Their Message to Harrisburg
At birth, Hannah Rose seemed like any other healthy newborn. Her parents were excited to welcome...
Study: Educational Products Can’t Teach Babies To Read Earlier
As parents, we want to give our children the best of everything in life. We sing to them, we laugh...
Researchers Express Concern Over Nursery Sound Machines
Sound machines are often used by parents who live in loud urban areas, or in homes where there is a...
Newborn Point Of View: Knowing Right From Wrong
Just what is going on at Yale University's Baby Lab? No, they're not coming up with a new flavor of...
Longer Sentences – Earlier, Helps Babies Develop Better Language Skills
The prevailing wisdom among childcare experts is that you should avoid television for your baby for...
Study: Genetic Brain Development Peaks before Birth and during Teen Years
Our brains are like a control center, telling our bodies how to respond to the world around us...
As Technology Advances, Studies Reveal that Babies Know More than Previously Thought
Just a short decade or so ago, we assumed that babies knew very little when they emerged from the...
Study: Brain Abnormalities May Be the Reason Behind Some Sudden Infant Deaths
SIDS is the leading cause of death among infants aged one month to one year. And while it does...
For Pregnant Moms trying to Quit Smoking, Nicotine Patches May Also Harm the Baby
Many moms- to- be turn to nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) in order to avoid sming during...
Songs Played during Pregnancy Remembered by Babies after Birth
Can babies learn while in the womb? Some experts say yes; some have even encouraged expectant...