Archives for November 2007

I turn toward voices. I reach for toys and pick them up. I can hold an object in one hand and put it into the other hand. I briefly look for a dropped toy. I pick things up and I shake them. I turn objects upside down to get another view of them. I may roll over from my stomach to my back and from my back to my stomach. I play with my toes. I may … [Read more...] about What’s It Like To Be Six Months Old?

Each brain, like each child, is unique. Here are some findings by researchers that may help you with developing your baby’s brain: Your baby may make sounds such as “ba,” “ma” and “ga.” Sometimes parents think these sounds mean more than they do. Wait. Soon your baby will attach a meaning to the sounds she makes. Talk to your baby often. This will help her learn to use … [Read more...] about Your Baby’s Developing Brain

Many people play an important role in your baby’s life–mothers, fathers, grandparents, friends, other relatives. Your baby needs to spend time with both her mom and her dad. She should also spend time with other loving adults. Gentle adults can help your baby feel safe and secure. They can feed her or give her a bath. These adults can change her diaper or rock her to … [Read more...] about Grandparents and Other Adults

Question“My baby wakes up almost every night and cries until I go to her. Then she wants to play instead of sleep. What can I do?” Answer If she wakes in the night and cries for you, wait for about five minutes. She may be able to fall back to sleep by herself. If her crying continues, go to her. Speak softly to her to comfort her. You can rub her stomach, but don’t pick … [Read more...] about Falling Asleep on Her Own

Your baby will be a messy eater as she learns to feed herself. She might put her fingers into her mouth to suck on while she eats. It helps her swallow solid foods. She might also spit out foods. It will take time for her to learn to feed herself. Put a bib or apron on your baby, or let her eat with just her diaper on. You can put a washable cloth under her high chair to … [Read more...] about Let Your Baby Feed Herself