Archives for November 2007

Help your baby develop his brain with these activities: Support and respect your baby’s unique personality. Hold, rock and touch your baby. Stroke your baby’s skin to increase brain activity. Respond to your baby’s likes and dislikes. You will be able to understand his body language long before he talks. Talk, read and sing to your … [Read more...] about Helping Babies Build Brains

Just before their first birthdays, babies learn the meaning of “no.” They spend lots of time shaking their heads “no”—even when they mean“yes!” This may be frustrating for you. But it means your baby is growing up. He is becoming independent. He feels secure enough that he’s sometimes able to risk your disapproval. He’s beginning to learn right … [Read more...] about Welcome to “NO!”

Children need to have their first dental visit when they’re about one year old. Call your dentist now for an appointment. The dentist will check many things: Are the teeth coming in correctly? Is there tooth decay? Is there any gum disease? The dentist may ask you questions like: Does your baby eat lots of sugary foods? Are you breastfeeding … [Read more...] about Prepare To Visit the Dentist

The soft spot on the top of my head is almost closed. My legs look bowed when I stand up; my feet look flat. My sitting balance is good. I like to use my fingers to pick up small things like toys and food. I can stack two or three small boxes, and I like to knock them down. If you hold my hands, I can walk. I’m almost ready to take my first … [Read more...] about What’s It Like To Be 11 Months Old?

Hand washing is the best way to prevent the spread of disease. Build healthy hand-washing habits now. Help wash your baby’s hands after every diaper change—when you wash your own. Your baby can go with you into the bathroom. Help him stand at the sink. Keep a stepstool, liquid soap and a drying towel handy. Talk about what you are doing as you wash. For … [Read more...] about Hand Washing after Diaper Changes