Always remember Buckle your baby into a car safety seat before you start the car. Keep the seat facing backward until your baby is one year old and weighs at least 20 nds. The back seat is the safest place for babies and children. Stay with your baby when he is playing near or in water. Never leave your baby alone in a bath or a pool. Babies can drown in just a few … [Read more...] about Safety First—at Every Age
Archives for November 2007
Nine Months—and Growing!
Mickey is nine months old. His parents, Lisa and José, have plans for their family. Lisa has gone back to school and looks forward to graduation. José has found a better job in the neighborhood superstore. And Mickey! He has two teeth, sits up without wobbling and almost sleeps through the night. He’s pulling himself across the rug with his … [Read more...] about Nine Months—and Growing!
Take Good Care of Yourself
Being a parent is important. But you are more than a mother or a father. You must take good care of yourself. That way, you’ll be able to take good care of your baby. What should you do to take care of yourself? Well, think about how you take care of your baby. You want your baby to be healthy. Keep yourself healthy, too. Eat healthy foods. Take walks. … [Read more...] about Take Good Care of Yourself
Special Time with Your Eight-Month-Old
It is important to spend fun time with your baby every day. Your baby looks forward to having this time with you. She needs to be loved, cuddled, talked to and played with. If she spends the day with a sitter or in day care, this time alone with you is even more important. You can use this time to play games with her. Here are some games to play: You can … [Read more...] about Special Time with Your Eight-Month-Old
Floor Time
Your baby is starting to move around more and explore her world. You can help her practice to crawl and creep and scoot. She’s on the move! First, make her floor space safe and fun. Find a quilt or blanket with colorful patterns to put under her. Place interesting objects on the floor so she can crawl to them. You can use soft pillows, stuffed animals or … [Read more...] about Floor Time