Archives for November 2007

Here are things you can do to make your home safe for your baby: Close the bathroom door. Put gates across steps and stairs. Cover unused electrical outlets. Use products that cover outlet holes. Keep cords from drapes and blinds and electrical cords out of your baby’s reach. Put baby locks on cabinets. Protect your baby from furniture with … [Read more...] about Keeping Your Home Safe

Here are some tips to make sure your baby is safe from harm or injury: Never leave your baby alone in a high place, such as a tabletop, a couch or a bed. Don’t leave her in a crib with the sides down. She can hurt herself if she falls. Never drink, eat, prepare or carry hot things while holding your baby. Don’t smoke around your baby. Don’t allow others … [Read more...] about Safety Corner

Babies who are six months old need lots of floor time so they can learn to crawl and creep. If your baby doesn’t like being on the floor by herself, join her. Play on the floor with her. Here are two activities that you can do during floor time: Put your baby in a sitting position. Support her with pillows. Roll a soft ball to her and clap when she tries to … [Read more...] about Floor Time Is Playtime

A six-month-old is awake for much of the day, and she wants to play. Here are some tips for having fun with your baby: Play naming games with your baby. Point to her nose and say, “nose.” Do the same with her eyes, hands and toys. Play pat-a-cake with your baby. Play pop-goes-the-weasel. When you reach the “pop,” raise your baby’s arms in the air. Don’t … [Read more...] about Games To Play with Your Six-Month-Old

At the age of six months, your baby is more active than in past months. Because she gets around more, it’s a good idea to make your home safe for your baby. Put all cleaning supplies, medicines, poisons and sharp objects where your baby can’t get to them. Be sure that everyone who cares for your baby knows how to keep her safe. Sometimes she will reach for … [Read more...] about Guiding Your Active Baby