Archives for November 2007

If your baby needs a bottle to help her fall asleep, fill it with water only. Don’t put breast milk or infant formula in the bottle at night. Don’t put fruit juice or sweetened liquids in the bottle. These liquids pool around your baby’s teeth while she is sleeping. They can damage and decay her teeth. Water cannot hurt her teeth in this way. Any drink other than water in the … [Read more...] about Baby Bottles Can Cause Tooth Decay

The types of foods your baby eats will change over the next few months. Breast milk or infant formula is still the most important food for your growing baby. Sometime between six and eight months of age, your baby will be able to eat strained or mashed fruits and vegetables in addition to infant cereal. Try meats if your doctor says your baby needs more iron. You can tell when … [Read more...] about Eating New Foods

Try to find a doctor you like and trust. It helps if your baby sees the same doctor or nurse every time. That makes it easier to keep track of your baby’s needs. If you don’t know where to take your baby for care, call your local health department. The phone number is in the “government” listings of the phone book. You can also try a local hospital. Ask a close … [Read more...] about Finding a Doctor You Trust

Your baby needs another checkup at about six months of age. Several things will take place at this visit. The doctor will check to see how your baby is developing. Here are some of the things the doctor will look at: Your baby’s ability to control her head Her ability to reach and grab objects Her ability to roll over Her ability to make sounds Her … [Read more...] about Your Baby’s Six-Month Checkup

Your baby is halfway through her first year. She is really active now. She may be grabbing at things and shaking her rattle.She may be sitting up with support. She babbles and makes a variety of sounds. She is interested in everything around her. She wants to touch things. She wants to put things in her mouth. She wants to pull on them. Keeping up with her curiosity can … [Read more...] about Your Six-Month-Old