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Using a nanny? Here’s how to stay in sync with your baby’s routine
Leaving your baby with someone else for the first time can feel like a huge step. Even when you’ve found a nanny you trust, even when they come recommended, many parents experience a quiet anxiety in the background. Will they notice when my baby is getting tired?Will they follow the routine?Will they remember when the last bottle was?Will I spend the whole day wondering how things are going? These feelings are completely normal. For many parents, hiring a nanny is the first t
Alice Wo
Mar 105 min read


When should a baby crawl? Typical age range and when to worry
Parents search this question millions of times a year — and for good reason. Crawling is one of the most visible baby milestones, and it often becomes a source of comparison, pressure, and worry. The short answer? There is a wide range of what’s considered normal . Research consistently shows that babies develop motor skills at different paces — and many healthy babies don’t crawl in the “traditional” way at all. In this evidence-based guide, we’ll cover: The typical age rang
Alice Wo
Jan 295 min read


Can probiotics help with infant colic?
At Onoco, we’re always on the lookout for new research that can help parents better understand and navigate the challenges of early parenting. We came across this recent study and found it particularly interesting, so we decided to share it with our community. In a small randomized trial (n=68) published in the European Journal of Pediatrics (2025), a multistrain synbiotic (probiotics + prebiotic) was associated with faster improvements in caregiver quality of life and reduct
Alice Wo
Oct 30, 20254 min read


When do babies start remembering?
For generations, parents and scientists believed that babies couldn’t form real memories — that those early months were simply a blur of...
Joe Thompson
Oct 10, 20253 min read


Baby’s gut health: Why the first 6 months are a foundational window
At Onoco, we’ve been digging into the latest research on baby development — and one area that stood out is the gut. We wanted to...
Alice Wo
Sep 17, 20254 min read


Attention span in children 0–5: What the research really says (and how to nurture it)
Parents sometimes hear “minutes of attention = age × 2–3.” It’s catchy—but not really true. Attention develops rapidly from birth through...
Alice Wo
Aug 27, 20254 min read


Your baby’s babbling could reveal their future intelligence — here’s what to know
When your baby babbles “ba‑ba” or “da‑da,” it might seem like just adorable noise—but new research shows those early sounds may offer a...
Alice Wo
Aug 5, 20253 min read


New research reveals how indoor air quality impacts child development
We often think of children’s health in terms of nutrition, vaccinations, and physical activity. But what about the air they...
Cassey Kent
Jun 5, 20254 min read


When babies have a fever without other symptoms: what parents should know
It's every parent's worry: your baby suddenly develops a fever, but there are no other symptoms. No runny nose, no cough, no rash, no...
Alice Wo
May 23, 20254 min read
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