Baby Life How Japanese and American Babies Learn to Talk: Key Differences in Early Language Development
If you’re raising a baby in Japan — or raising a bilingual child — you might have wondered: do babies learn to talk diff...
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Baby Books & Toys Japanese Baby Product Safety Marks Explained: ST, PSC, SG, CE, ASTM, CPSC & More
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.When I started shopping for baby products in Japan, I noticed sm...
Baby Books & Toys Japanese Baby Books vs. Western Baby Books: Our Favorites for 0–12 Months
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.When our baby was born, we quickly realized that baby books in ...
Baby Life Baby Vaccinations in Japan: Schedule, Boshi Techo & Differences from the US
Planning to vaccinate your baby in Japan? Learn the full routine vaccination schedule, how it differs from the US (BCG, mumps & more), and how to use your Boshi Techo to track every shot. Essential guide for expat and visiting families.
Baby Food Japanese Baby Formula: Brands, Ingredients & How It Compares to Western Formula
Curious about Japanese baby formula? Compare Meiji, Morinaga & Wakodo, learn how Japan’s regulations differ from the US, and discover what makes Japanese formula stand out.
Baby Life Japanese Baby Gift Etiquette: What to Give, How Much to Spend & What to Expect in Return
Giving a baby gift to a Japanese friend? Learn what to buy, how much to spend, and 5 things to never give. Plus: the Japanese return gift custom (Uchiiwai) explained.
Baby Life Postnatal Care Hotels in Japan — Our Stay at Mamma Levata
Wondering what a postnatal care hotel in Japan is like? We stayed at Mamma Levata in Tokyo — here’s what to expect, what’s included, and why Japanese postpartum care hotels are worth it for new moms.
Baby Books & Toys What Does “Inai Inai Baa” Mean? Japan’s Beloved Baby Game Explained
If you have spent time around babies in Japan, you have almost certainly heard the phrase “inai inai baa” (いないいないばあ). It...
Baby Life Oshichiya — Japan’s Traditional Naming Ceremony on the 7th Night
In Japan, the seventh night after a baby’s birth is marked by a quiet but meaningful celebration called oshichiya (お七夜)....
Baby Life Our Half Birthday Photo Shoot at Studio MARLMARL Marunouchi
For our baby’s half birthday, we decided to do something a little special — a professional photo shoot at Studio MARLMAR...