What Are Baby Leaps, and How Do They Affect Your Little One?

What Are Baby Leaps, and How Do They Affect Your Little One?

Baby leaps, sometimes called the Wonder Weeks, are special times of quick brain development that happen during a child’s first 20 months. If you think of your baby’s brain as a computer, these leaps are like major software updates. At each leap, your child suddenly learns new ways to understand and interact with the world. This period can be exciting,...

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Can I Eat Sushi While Pregnant?

Can I Eat Sushi While Pregnant?

The short answer is yes, you can eat sushi during pregnancy, but there are some important guidelines to follow. It isn’t a strict “no,” as many believe, but rather a “yes-if it’s cooked, made with low-mercury seafood, and ordered from a reliable place.” This means you need to avoid raw fish, especially high-mercury types, but there are still many safe...

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Can Babies Eat Chocolate?

Can Babies Eat Chocolate?

Chocolate is a popular treat loved by many, but parents often wonder if it’s okay for babies to have chocolate too. Although a baby can technically try a small taste of chocolate as soon as they start eating solids (usually around 6 months), doctors generally suggest waiting longer before making chocolate a regular part of a child’s diet. Introducing solids...

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Week 1-4: Your Baby’s Sex is Already Decided

Week 1-4: Your Baby’s Sex is Already Decided

It might come as a surprise, but your baby’s sex is determined right when conception takes place. Even though you won’t know the answer for months, whether you’re having a boy or a girl is decided from the moment the egg and sperm join. All the genetic material needed, including the information that sets your baby’s sex, is in that...

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Can Babies Eat Eggs?

Can Babies Eat Eggs?

Yes, babies can eat eggs! Pediatricians and nutrition specialists agree that eggs are safe and recommended for babies, generally starting around 6 months old as one of their first solid foods. In the past, doctors sometimes suggested waiting to introduce eggs due to concerns about allergies. Now, based on updated research and advice from organizations like the American Academy of...

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