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My name is Holly and I was a pediatric OT before becoming a stay at home mom to 2 littles! Now I’m here sharing developmental tips and milestones, toy and play recommendations, my faith, and my daily life You’ll typically start to hear those sweet “oooh” and “ahhh” sounds around 6-8 weeks, though some babies start a little earlier or later. My baby here is 7 weeks old! From an OT perspective, cooing supports early communication, bonding, and the oral motor control that leads to speech. To encour

Signs Your Newborn is Growing Normally 👶✨ Worried about whether your little one is growing as they should? Here are some key signs that your baby is on track! ⬇️ 💖 Steady Weight Gain – Babies typically gain 150-200g per week in the first few months. A healthy appetite = a growing baby! 🍼👶 👀 Increased Alertness – By 1 month, your baby starts tracking objects and responding to sounds. By 2 months, they’ll flash you their first real smile! 😊✨ 💪 Getting Stronger – Tummy time should show progr