We See Garbage; Baby Sees Toys
Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you my baby’s very latest toy. She chose it herself, and was very insistent that this was it! This, is what she wanted to play with. That’s right, ...
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There’s an Invisible Milestone at Nine Months…
The cutest little alarm clock gave us an early wake-up call. “Mama Mama” she said. And “Papa Papa.” Or, was it “hapa?” Not quite sure yet. Then she rolls from my wife to me, ...
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My Baby is an Omnivore
I’ve discovered that my baby is an omnivore. Omnivore means: “someone or something that eats all kinds of foods indiscriminately.” My baby puts everything in her mouth. My baby also licks everything. So, yes, ...
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The Trouble With Baby Sleep Training Methods Is…
… they don’t work. Okay, they can work, but I wish that their promoters would be more open about their limits instead of pretending that their chosen technique is the “best one” for all ...
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It Takes Three To Make a Father
Last Sunday was Fathers Day. Not in my homeland of New Zealand, but in many other countries including Malaysia (where I am now), Canada, the UK, USA, and a whole bunch of others. It’s ...
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Why Our Baby Play Area Has No Walls
When we first started setting up our baby’s play area, my wife and I were going to do the traditional thing: put down a soft mat, and then set up a fence to create ...
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As a Baby’s Abilities Increase, So Does His/Her Ability to…
Our baby has passed the 7 month mark since birth. She’s now able to pull her self up to standing with ease, and can remain standing while holding on to something with one hand. ...
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Sweet Potato Poop (Baby-Led Weaning Part 2)
It’s been over a month since we started baby-led weaning. Our little girl’s ability to feed herself has been improving, although there’s still a huge mess. We’ve discovered that finger food is easier for ...
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Life Lessons from a Baby
I’ve been watching our little baby grow and develop from a helpless newborn to a baby who’s just figured out how to crawl. It’s been fun to watch, but I’m also struck by what ...
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Baby-Led Weaning – The Spoon Aftermath
We were told to “embrace the mess” with baby led weaning. Well, have a look at the aftermath of letting our baby feed herself cooked pumpkin with a spoon… Quite a mess. And, that ...
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