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5 fun ways to teach your baby about object permanence

For babies, when a parent or toy is out of sight, it’s more than just out of mind. They don’t realize that the person or thing continues to exist. For that reason, babies need the comfort of knowing that people and items are permanent even when they can’t see them. Playing games with them to develop that knowledge gives them what’s known as object permanence. The following game ideas can help ease separation anxiety and develop object permanence in your child.

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How to choose the best shoes for your toddler

When your baby starts walking, chances are they’re going barefoot a lot, or wearing basic shoes when they're outside. After all, it doesn’t really make sense to invest in a good pair of shoes until they really start walking! But, eventually, your little one will need a good pair of shoes. So how do you balance finding a pair that supports their feet, their pace of growth, seasons, style, price, and most importantly, their physical activity? Here are some tips for finding the right shoes (and socks) for your toddler’s feet.

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Why tummy time is so important for babies

When we talk about physical literacy, we’re generally referring to the set of fundamental movement skills that we associate with school-age children, such as running, jumping, catching, and throwing. However, it wouldn’t be possible for our children to develop these skills without first developing even simpler motor coordination skills during infancy and the toddler years. And it all begins with “tummy time,” with your infant becoming comfortable lying on their stomach.