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15 Ways to Engage with Your Baby

15 Ways to Engage and Play with Your Baby

From babywearing and infant massage to tummy time and reading to them, if you're running out of ideas, these are some great things to do!

Exersaucers: When and When NOT to Use Them
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Exersaucers: When and When NOT to Use Them

Wondering whether that exersaucer is good for baby? Our occupational therapist is here with the dos and don'ts of exersaucers!

5 Creative Ways to Get Dad Involved in Baby Care

13 Ways Dads Can Be Involved in Baby Care

An experienced dad is sharing tips for how to be more involved and help out with baby care when your new baby arrives.

The Secret to Enjoying Motherhood and Not Just Surviving It
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The Secret to Enjoying Motherhood and Not Just Surviving It

Motherhood is many things, but easy it is not. We're sharing the secret to enjoying all that is motherhood (the good AND the bad).

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23 Unnecessary Baby Products

Find out which baby products you don't need and how you can save money by avoiding unnecessary baby products!

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