Baby’s Development Month by MonthRemember that the following milestones are listed under the FIRST month in which they may or may not be achieved. You should know that babies develop at different rates, so if your baby has not compiled with one or more of these milestones, it does not mean that something is wrong with him/her. He or [...] |
Baby DevelopmentIt is natural for parents worry about their baby’s development. Maybe you feel that your baby is not where it should be and wonder what this means for his or her future. Perhaps your sixth month old has not rolled over yet, and the child development chart shows that some babies start rolling over at [...] |
PacifiersAre pacifiers really OK for your baby? New guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics say yes. Here are the pros and cons, plus tips about safe pacifier use. |
Trimming NailsNewborns sometimes scratch themselves with their tiny but very sharp nails. Prevent these wounds by keeping your baby’s nails neat and short. Your baby’s nails are soft, but they’re sharp. A newborn can easily scratch his or her face — or yours. To avoid such mishaps, it’s a good idea to trim those nails shortly [...] |
Diaper ChangingChanging diapers may sound awfully difficult, especially if you never had contact with babies before. Don’t you panic! It is not that hard at all! In a few weeks changes will be an expert!!! Here are a few helpful tips and guidelines to get you started on the right track: |
BathingIf your baby’s cord has come off and the umbilical area has healed, your baby now is ready for a tub bath! Below are some tips to make your baby’s bath a pleasure for both of you! Gather everything around you before you start the bathing. |
Umbilical CordThe umbilical cord provides nourishment to your baby during your pregnancy, and connects the baby to you through the bellybutton. At the time of birth, the umbilical cord is cut off at most part, being left just a tiny purplish-blue stump that is about a half inch to an inch long. It will take some [...] |
BreastfeedingBreastmilk is naturally produced by women during the pregnancy state, and it provides the basic nutrition for a baby during the first several months of his/her life. Breast milk has three distinct stages: colostrum, transitional milk, and mature milk. |
CircuncisionIf you give birth to a boy, you need to decide whether you want him circumcised. Here are the facts to consider. If you have a baby boy, one of the first decisions you’ll face after birth is whether to have him circumcised. Circumcision is a surgical procedure performed to remove the skin covering the [...] |
Managing Baby CryingsAll babies cry — but the tears can take a toll. When nothing you do soothes your crying baby, you may feel anxious. What if there’s something wrong and you miss it completely? What if you lose control? |