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Birth to 3 months

Explore expert articles on newborn care, development, and parenting tips for babies from birth to 3 months. Practical advice for new moms at Hey Mom.

How to timely identify hearing problems in a child?

How to timely identify hearing problems in a child?

Even before birth, in the mother's womb, the baby can distinguish sounds. This ability develops around the 15th to 20th week of gestation. After 32 weeks, t...

Sleep deprivation in children

Sleep deprivation in children

Sleep deprivation, or lack of sleep, is a common issue in today's world. A slight deficiency in sleep can be made up in a single day and may not negatively ...

Rocking the baby to sleep.

Rocking the baby to sleep.

Rocking is a time-tested method for calming and helping infants fall asleep. What’s the secret? The simplest explanation is that gentle swaying mimics the s...

Hypertonicity in newborns

Hypertonicity in newborns

From birth to about 5–6 months, children often display a posture indicative of hypertonicity: fists are clenched; arms are bent at the elbows and held close...

The sleep of a child on breastfeeding and formula feeding.

The sleep of a child on breastfeeding and formula feeding.

In this article, we aim to dispel the stereotype that "breastfeeding equals peaceful sleep," as the quality of a child's sleep does not depend on the type o...

Why does a child tilt their head back while sleeping?

Why does a child tilt their head back while sleeping?

It's so lovely to watch a peacefully sleeping baby with a smile on their face. However, occasionally you might notice something unusual — the child tilts th...

How to soothe without rocking? Tracy Hogg's calming method "Shushing and Patting."

How to soothe without rocking? Tracy Hogg's calming method "Shushing and Patting."

We continue to introduce you to Elena Muradova's book "500 Answers from a Sleep Consultant," which will be available for purchase in February 2024. However,...

The newborn won't sleep after the bath.

The newborn won't sleep after the bath.

Often, newborns dislike bathing. Or after a bath, they become hyperactive, cry, and have trouble falling asleep.

How to transfer a child to a crib

How to transfer a child to a crib

The child is peacefully sleeping in their crib while the mother attends to her tasks. It would be nice if it were always like this. But children shatter all...

Soft bumpers and inclined sleeping surfaces for infants are prohibited.

Soft bumpers and inclined sleeping surfaces for infants are prohibited.

Even during pregnancy, expectant mothers dream about how the baby's room will look, envisioning the crib, bedding, and nightlights. The market is vast, show...

Colic in Children - Pharmacist's Tips

Colic in Children - Pharmacist's Tips

When parents believe that their baby has a tummy ache due to gas, they often seek help at a pharmacy. They face the question: which medicine is the best and...

How to put a two-month-old baby to sleep.

How to put a two-month-old baby to sleep.

A two-month-old baby has noticeably grown. He stays awake longer between daytime naps, and interacting with him becomes more engaging. At this age, nearly e...

Child development at 2 months: norms and recommendations.

Child development at 2 months: norms and recommendations.

Is your little one already 2 months old? Buckle up, dear parents. Your child's development is picking up speed, and to keep up with them, read our article c...

What is purple crying?

What is purple crying?

Every child is different, but all infants cry. They may cry at various times of the day for different reasons, in large amounts or small, yet all parents wo...

Child's Sleep Diary

Child's Sleep Diary

A sleep diary is a helpful tool that assists parents in establishing a stable and predictable daily rhythm. It records each period of wakefulness and sleep,...

How to Ensure Your Child's Sleep Safety: Explanations of AAP Guidelines

How to Ensure Your Child's Sleep Safety: Explanations of AAP Guidelines

Each year in the U.S., approximately 3,500 infants unexpectedly die during sleep. Most of these tragedies are caused by sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) ...

Child Development at 1 Month: Standards and Recommendations

Child Development at 1 Month: Standards and Recommendations

Our experience shows that a calm parent is primarily an informed parent. Being aware of the key events that should occur with a baby in the first month of l...

Development of Newborns: Standards and Recommendations

Development of Newborns: Standards and Recommendations

Newborns are touching little beings with the universe shining in their eyes. They are completely dependent on us adults and repay our help with boundless lo...