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Bring up your baby

May 30, 2007 by GreatDad Writers Leave a Comment

Infants at the age of two months tend to show the following signs of development:



  • They can recognize you.


  • They take interest in different objects, toying with them at times.


  • They become good observers.


  • They scream and smile a lot.


  • They display different emotions such as anxiety and excitement, which they try to vocalize.


  • Some babies tend to sleep for more than 12 hours a day.

As a parent, you need to ensure that the child is provided with the necessary mental and physical stimulation:



  • Cuddle, hug, rock, and hold babies. They love it.


  • Talk a lot. Use different funny sounding words, sing songs, or whisper in your child’s ear.


  • Imitate your baby’s facial expression. Chances are that soon your child will start imitating yours.


  • Create a bedtime routine so that the child understands that daytime means playtime while night is only for sleep.


  • Your baby will cry a lot to catch your attention. Be receptive to the baby’s cues to make the child feel secure.


  • Provide your infant with toys suitable for its age. Hold it away from the child and watch her reach out for it.


  • Let your baby sleep on a firm mattress with no pillows or toys placed on it. It is advisable to prevent children from sleeping on their stomachs.


  • Allow your child to be held by your family members, friends, and close ones.


  • Breastfeeding is the best option for an infant compared to other forms of nutrition.


  • Bathing should be limited to twice or thrice a week using warm water.


  • Use the help of your parents, friends, or childcare specialists to take care of the baby at times while you take time off. Being a parent can be a stressful job!

 

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Bring up your Baby

November 20, 2006 by Paul Banas Leave a Comment

Infants at the age of two months tend to show the following signs of development:



  • They can recognize you.


  • They take interest in different objects, toying with them at times.


  • They become good observers.


  • They scream and smile a lot.


  • They display different emotions such as anxiety and excitement, which they try to vocalize.


  • Some babies tend to sleep for more than 12 hours a day.

As a parent, you need to ensure that the child is provided with the necessary mental and physical stimulation:



  • Cuddle, hug, rock, and hold babies. They love it.


  • Talk a lot. Use different funny sounding words, sing songs, or whisper in your child’s ear.


  • Imitate your baby’s facial expression. Chances are that soon your child will start imitating yours.


  • Create a bedtime routine so that the child understands that daytime means playtime while night is only for sleep.


  • Your baby will cry a lot to catch your attention. Be receptive to the baby’s cues to make the child feel secure.


  • Provide your infant with toys suitable for its age. Hold it away from the child and watch her reach out for it.


  • Let your baby sleep on a firm mattress with no pillows or toys placed on it. It is advisable to prevent children from sleeping on their stomachs.


  • Allow your child to be held by your family members, friends, and close ones.


  • Breastfeeding is the best option for an infant compared to other forms of nutrition.


  • Bathing should be limited to twice or thrice a week using warm water.


  • Use the help of your parents, friends, or childcare specialists to take care of the baby at times while you take time off. Being a parent can be a stressful job!

 

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About Paul Banas

Paul Banas is happy married dad of two great kids living in San Francisco. He writes now about kids, new technology and how the two interact for GreatDad.com and for Pregnancy Magazine (pregnancymagazine.com) where he is also the publisher.

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