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Spring crafts help babies and toddlers practice different developmental skills! Plus, their artwork can double as a gift for Mother’s Day or a spring birthday! Get all our favorite #springcrafts for babies and toddlers: pathways.org/spring-crafts-…

Pathways.org's Ability Checklist is sorted by age and four topics: play and social skills, coordination, daily activities, and self-expression. This makes it easy to track the most important child development information! Download the checklist: pathways.org/print/ability-…

While newborns and babies can get seasonal allergies, it’s pretty uncommon to see them develop until late toddlerhood or early childhood. They're more likely to develop allergies to indoor allergens. Learn more about baby allergies: pathways.org/can-baby-get-s…

Safe sleep for babies is as easy as A, B, C: Alone, Back, and Crib! When you put Baby in their crib at night or for a nap, you want to make sure they’re safe as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Learn more: pathways.org/tips-to-ensure… #safesleep

#TummyTime is essential for developing the muscles Baby needs to reach motor milestones. This video has a few tips to help a 6-month-old baby with Tummy Time. Download our FREE Pathways.org Baby Milestones App and use our Tummy Timer: pathways.org/mobile-app?utm…

Happy St. Patrick's Day next week! It's a day of luck, leprechauns, and everything green. If you're looking to celebrate the day with your kids, here are some of our favorite games and activities for sensory development! Check out our #StPatricksDay list: pathways.org/st-patricks-da…

Here are 8 of our favorite parent hacks to make life easier with Baby! Our hacks are easy-to-implement, practical advice to help reduce stress associated with some of the issues Baby might face. Download our app for more hacks and tips: pathways.org/mobile-app?utm…

#Abilities are play and social skills, coordination, daily activities, and self-expression skills covering Baby’s overall behavior and development patterns. All our abilities are from Pathways.org experts. See all 18-24 month abilities: pathways.org/track/mileston…

Baby can recognize you at a very young age! Baby’s ability to recognize faces develops throughout the first year, as their vision improves and their communication and sensory skills develop! Get more information on when babies will recognize faces: pathways.org/when-does-baby…

Play is one of the most important learning activities for children and benefits them all. It provides your child with a foundation to help them master other skills later on in life! Learn about some common #playtime myths for kids: pathways.org/myths-about-pl…

Simple everyday position changes, like switching Baby's direction (180 degrees or left/right) in their crib every night, help Baby build strong neck muscles and maintain a rounded head shape. Get more information on Baby 180: pathways.org/do-the-baby-18…

Sleep is essential for childhood development! Because children need so much sleep, especially in the first few years of life, napping is a great way to ensure they’re getting all the sleep they need. Learn more about Baby napping: pathways.org/how-to-make-su…

When speaking to Baby, have fun with them! Make it fun by making sounds and singing songs. If you're having fun, Baby will too. Learn more about narrating your day to Baby: pathways.org/narrating-your…

Pathways.org's Milestone Checklist is sorted by age and four topics: motor, sensory, communication, and feeding. This makes it easy to find and track the most important child development information! Download the checklist: pathways.org/print/mileston…

March is National Reading Month. 📚 Start reading to Baby as early as possible! Whether it’s picture books or story books, reading helps build Baby’s vocabulary from the time they’re born. Learn more: pathways.org/videos/reading… #raiseareader #readingwithbaby

Throughout Baby's first year, there are some foods and drinks they shouldn’t have. Many of these foods may be unhealthy for Baby, unnecessary for their age, or could contain bacteria their little body isn’t ready for just yet! Get the full list: pathways.org/foods-and-drin…

Communication is the first form of play for Baby! Here's a fun idea: use facial expressions and gestures to help communicate the meaning of words to Baby! More suggestions for playing with Baby: pathways.org/basics/what-is…

Baby usually says their first word around their first birthday! As their vocabulary grows, they'll also reach a new milestone: beginning to use two-word phrases. Learn how to encourage Baby's #speechdevelopment: pathways.org/two-word-phras…

#Abilities are play and social skills, coordination, daily activities, and self-expression skills covering Baby’s overall behavior and development patterns. All our abilities are from Pathways.org experts. See all 15-18 month abilities: pathways.org/track/mileston…

If your little one watches screens, there are simple ways to make it more engaging and educational! Remember to set clear guidelines, such as time limits, and ensure these programs are both child-friendly and high-quality. Check our #screentime guidelines: pathways.org/screen-time-fo…