Babywiz

Postpartum Mental Health in the First Year: What to Expect and When to Get Help

If you’re in the first 6 months after having a baby (or approaching the first year) and you feel more emotional than you expected, please hear this first: you’re not “failing,” and you’re not alone. Your body, brain, sleep, identity, and daily life all shift at once—and that’s a lot for any human nervous system. The first 6…
Juice for Babies Under 12 Months: Why It’s Not Recommended

If you’re starting solids, it’s totally normal to wonder: Can my baby have a little juice? Maybe your family offered it, maybe daycare mentioned it, or maybe you’re just trying to get more fluids in. Here’s the clear, parent-friendly bottom line: Quick answer (featured snippet-friendly): The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends no fruit juice for babies under…
Starting Solids Feeding Schedule (From 1–2 Meals to 3 Meals)

When your baby starts solids, the #1 question most parents ask is: “How many meals a day should we do?” The honest answer is: it changes over time—and it’s totally normal for it to feel inconsistent at first. Quick answer (featured snippet-friendly): Most babies start solids at about 6 months and begin with small amounts once a day, then gradually…
Baby Food Textures & Spoon Skills (Starting Solids Without Stress)

If starting solids has you wondering “Is this purée too thin?” or “Should my baby be using a spoon yet?”—you’re not alone. Texture and spoon skills are two of the biggest everyday questions parents have in the first months of solids. Quick takeaway (featured snippet-friendly): A helpful approach is to start with soft, age-appropriate textures and gradually offer more variety (smooth…
Choking Risks When Your Baby Starts Solid Foods (and How to Lower Them)

Starting solids is exciting… and a little scary. If choking is on your mind, that’s completely normal. The good news: most choking risk can be reduced with a few simple habits—how your baby sits, how you prepare foods, and what you avoid at first. Quick answer (featured snippet-friendly): To lower choking risk, feed your baby seated…
When Can Babies Drink Water?

If you’ve ever wondered, “My baby looks thirsty… can I give water?”—you’re not alone. Water feels like the most harmless thing in the world. But for young babies, timing and amount really matter. Quick answer (featured snippet-friendly): Most babies can start having small sips of water around 6 months, typically when solids begin. Babies under 6 months usually don’t…
Is My Baby Ready to Start Solid Foods?

If you’re staring at your baby thinking, “Are we doing this now?”—you’re in good company. Most parents feel a mix of excitement and nerves when solids come up. The good news is: you don’t have to guess. Readiness is less about hitting a magic age and more about a few clear developmental signs. Quick answer…
What is the 3-Day Test?

If you’re starting solids and you keep hearing, “Try one new food… then wait,” you’re not alone. The 3-Day Test(often called the 3-day rule for starting solids) is a simple way to introduce foods that helps you notice how your baby responds—without turning mealtimes into a science experiment. Quick definition (featured snippet-friendly): The 3-Day Test is a…