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The Moro reflex, also known as the startle reflex, is a fascinating aspect of infant development that has intrigued researchers for years. This reflex emerges early in a baby's life, characterized by a distinctive sequence of movements triggered by sudden changes in stimulation. When startled, infants instinctively extend their arms and legs outward, arch their backs, and then bring their arms inward in a protective hugging motion. This reflexive response is believed to be an evolutionary adaptation aimed at safeguarding newborns from potential dangers by alerting them to sudden threats or changes in their environment.

Tummy time is a fun and crucial workout session for their burgeoning motor skills. As they're gently placed on their tummies, it's not just a cozy cuddle session—it's an invitation to explore and conquer new movements. With each attempt to lift their head, babies are not only strengthening their neck muscles but also flexing their determination. The push-ups on their tiny arms may seem like playful antics, but they're actually sculpting the foundation for future feats of strength and coordination. And when those first tentative rolls over occur, it's not just a milestone—it's a victory lap for their growing independence. Tummy time isn't just about building muscles; it's about building confidence, setting the stage for a symphony of movements that...

The answer is...⁠⁠YES! The good news is that your Ollie is purposefully designed to grow with your little one. So, if you are seeing signs that YOUR little one is beginning to reach the monumental stage of rolling from back to stomach, you can begin to use your Ollie with one or both arms out. And, the best part? Because the Ollie has freedom of movement in both the hips and the shoulder joints, your little one will not have any constraint put on any of their amazing joints in either version of swaddling. You can continue to use your Ollie swaddle as a traditional sleep sack throughout their first year!   We know that this transition time can feel hard or even...

Written By: Jamie Labbe, MSOwner/Founder of Oh Baby ConsultingPediatric Sleep ConsultantAs a pediatric sleep specialist, one of most common things I get asked about is whether there is an “X month sleep regression.” The short answer is yes as there are certainly noticeable sleep disruptions when your baby is working on a new skill or going through a mental leap. However, it’s actually a bit more complex than that. Though most true sleep regressions are due to progressions in other areas of your child’s development and normally subside within 1-2 weeks (if your little one was a good sleeper to begin with), there is one “regression” that is different from the rest in that it is a total reorganization of your baby’s brain and sleep cycles....

i did something really selfish yesterday. i know it was #nationalrainbowbabyday and Olive is my rainbow baby to celebrate. but, although it’s a celebration of our babies, it’s still hard to not reflect on the pain, loss, and grief of how those miracle rainbow babies came to be. i just didn’t have it in me to talk about. and here’s why that was selfish... while that’s ok for me to choose, we have worked so hard to build a community and platform for YOU to be able to share what you need to too. and i didn’t provide that space for you on our social platforms. i needed to not talk about my story, but i still needed to give our followers their...