Does your baby get enough tummy time? From the time they come home from the hospital, babies should get regular tummy time, several times a day. This is a great way to alleviate pressure from the back of the head, help strengthen a baby’s...
If you have a baby, you have probably heard of baby signing, but do you know what it’s all about? You might think it’s another way for overzealous parents to push their children into early learning or expose the raw genius of their little...
Plagiocephaly is a fairly common condition, especially since the inception of the Back to Sleep campaign in 1994. The success of this campaign has dramatically reduced the incidence of SIDS deaths, but has had the unintended consequence of...
Rachel Coley is a fellow Occupational Therapist, the founder of CanDo Kiddo and a great friend of Baby Begin. As a mom, she’s got a passion for creative and fun ways to promote infant development and is working to spread the word about...
By the time your little one is nine months old, you’ve probably become an expert at tracking milestones for babies. Your nine-month-old is a lively companion, and you’re probably wondering how the time has passed so quickly! While every baby...
Have you noticed an increase in flat head syndrome in babies? Flat head syndrome has been on the rise, and this is partially due to the overuse of containers. What are containers? They’re anything you put your baby in, from bouncy seats and...
How much do you really know about infant plagiocephaly? Would it surprise you to know that some cultures have traditionally molded babies’ skulls into unnatural shapes? In our culture, plagiocephaly is unintentional, but in places where they...
Are you new to Baby Begin? If so, you may be nervous about your first appointment and unsure of what to expect. Don’t worry! Your first appointment with Baby Begin will be painless, both for you and for your little one, and mostly more of a...
There are plenty of reasons you might be thinking of traveling with baby. Now that the summer is here, you might be headed off to introduce your little one to your favorite vacation spot. Of course, you may even be traveling with baby to meet...
Milestones for babies are so fun to track, especially as your baby gets older and the milestones seem to come so quickly! Your eight-month-old is becoming a busy little person, getting around easily and curious about everything. While it’s fun...
Torticollis is a condition in which tight neck muscles cause the head to turn or twist to one side. In infants, torticollis can occur for many reasons, including an awkward position in the womb or because the muscles were affected during...
If your baby has flat head syndrome, should you consider a baby helmet? Many doctors recommend this as an option, not knowing that there are any alternatives to treat plagiocephaly. If you’re not ready to invest the time and money into a baby...
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