Taking care of a baby often creates stress. You may feel stressed without knowing it. Here are a few common symptoms: Anxiety. You may worry about the baby, your marriage, money, work or school. You may feel guilty for not doing better. Confusion. You may forget things, like where you put your keys. You may run late. You may feel … [Read more...] about Take Time for Yourself (Nine Months)
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Bowel Habits at Nine Months
Because your baby is eating more solid foods, his bowel movements may change. Solid food moves more slowly through the intestines. And stools become heavier and less frequent. Some babies have one or two bowel movements a day. Your baby may have one every other day. For some children that’s normal. If the bowel movement is hard and painful, check with your … [Read more...] about Bowel Habits at Nine Months
Early Intervention and Your Baby’s Developing Skills for Nine Month Olds
Children learn skills as they grow. These skills happen by certain ages. A child learns skills at her own pace. You can see how your baby is doing. Watch when she starts to crawl, walk, talk and feed herself. If you are concerned that your baby is learning skills too slowly, talk to your doctor. You can also call 1-800-695-0285 to get information. The call is free. When … [Read more...] about Early Intervention and Your Baby’s Developing Skills for Nine Month Olds
Quiet Time Together With Your Six Month Old
Be sure to have a little quiet time with your baby every day. Turn off the TV. Turn off the radio. Have a place and time for you and your baby to be quiet together. Your baby needs to get to know you. And you need to get to know her. Every baby has a different style. Some are active. Some are quiet. Some do not like changes in their daily routines. You are … [Read more...] about Quiet Time Together With Your Six Month Old
Bowel Habits at Two Months
Baby’s bowel habits may change. Many breastfed babies may change their bowel habits. They may go from having several bowel movements per day to having fewer than one a day. This may have happened earlier, or it may start happening now. This is because breast milk is easy to digest. As long as the bowel movement is soft, the baby is not constipated. The bowel habits of a … [Read more...] about Bowel Habits at Two Months