At birth and during the first few months of life, babies have a bluish-gray eye tone, regardless of how their parents' eyes are. But then, why does this happen?
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Babies are born with blue eyes because they have lower levels of melanin, the pigment that gives color to the eyes. As a baby grows, their melanin production increases, which can cause their eye color to change. This is why many babies are born with blue eyes that later turn brown, green, or hazel as they get older.Read more -
Games that help with baby developmentRead morePlay is a privileged medium for the comprehensive development of a baby's capacities: social, communicative, emotional, intellectual, and motor skills, allowing the child to learn and develop in a balanced way.
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How to deal with childhood fears?Read moreThroughout children's development, they experience a wide variety of fears. Most of these fears are temporary and serve to protect them from possible harm and help them deal appropriately with new and threatening situations.
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Skin care for newbornsRead moreA baby's skin is very delicate and has a lower capacity to protect against external agents, so it deserves special care.
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What is infant colic?Read moreIt is also known by names such as: three-month colic, evening colic, or gas colic. It occurs when the infant cries inconsolably for no apparent reason.
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Can babies hear their mother's voice before being born?Read moreAt five months of gestation, it is the best time to start communicating with the baby through stimulation.
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The Shaken Baby Syndrome is a form of abusive head trauma that occurs when a baby is forcefully shaken, causing serious brain injury or death.Read moreShaken baby syndrome, also known as shaken baby syndrome, is the result of injuries that can occur in an infant or young children up to 5 years old when they are shaken forcefully.
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What not to do during breastfeedingRead moreBreast milk is essential for a child during the first year of life. It is crucial for the child's proper physical growth, development of intellectual faculties, and strengthening of their immune system.
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Alternatives to daycareRead moreDaycare is the most common and well-known option, but it often generates some rejection, especially when the children are very young and have little autonomy.
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The Waldorf MethodRead moreWaldorf pedagogy has its roots in the research of the Austrian thinker Rudolf Steiner. The foundations of this teaching method are based on the belief that the human being is an individuality of spirit, soul, and body, and that their abilities unfold in three stages of development, each lasting seven years or septenniums.
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Maternity leaves in the different countries of the European UnionRead moreIn Spain, maternity leave is 16 weeks long. Six weeks are mandatory to be taken after childbirth and continuously. The other ten weeks can be taken before or after the pregnancy.
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Solid foods for babiesRead moreThe most common time for this introduction is between 4 and 6 months of age for the little ones.
