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Popular Baby Monitors to Add to Your Registry

We looked through the web for baby monitors most mentoined by parents. The top baby monitors have features like non-WiFi option availability, HD video viewing, night vision, and sleep tracking. Compare features, pros, and expert recommendations to find the perfect monitor for your newborn’s safety and your peace of mind.

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What Is Colic in Babies?

Although not particularly dangerous, colic can leave parents feeling overwhelmed, with hours of crying and no clear answers. While colic isn’t a medical condition, it can deeply affect babies and caregivers. Here are products that can mediaite and offer practical soothing techniques. The best colic relief products to help your little one — and yourself — through this challenging phase.

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What is the Ferber or “Cry It Out” Method of Sleep for Babies

The Ferber method is often misunderstood as leaving babies to cry alone, but its true purpose is teaching self-soothing with gradual, timed check-ins. Dr. Richard Ferber himself explained it’s about helping babies settle without panic, while child development expert Ana Adame notes that crying can be part of building emotional wiring when paired with consistent co-regulation. This article answers the questions parents actually search for—like how to use Ferber with breastfed babies, whether to wait after reflux or colic, and how to adapt the method for sensitive little ones.

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