Baby

Some parents enroll their children in child-care centers. Some use family day-care homes. And some rely on relatives to care for their babies. In any case, you and the child-care provider will work together. Your partnership will keep your baby strong and healthy and help him grow. Use these tips to make your child-care choice work. Share … [Read more...] about Working with Child-Care Providers

Plan ahead Plan menus a week or more in advance. Make a list of needed groceries and shop only once a week. Instead of shopping Saturday afternoon when the store is busy, go on a weekday night. Combine errands into one trip whenever possible. The day before a doctor’s appointment, write down the questions you want to ask. Simplify … [Read more...] about Managing Your Time continued…

Managing Your Time For young parents, there is often not enough time. How can you manage time to better care for your child and yourself? Try this. Get a sheet of paper. On the left side, write the hours of your day. Start with when you wake up and end with when you go to bed. Keep track of how you spend each 15-minute … [Read more...] about Managing Your Time

Toys are learning tools for babies. Often, simple household objects like pots and wooden spoons are great toys. If you buy toys, make sure they are safe for your baby. Don’t let your baby play with anything that has parts he can choke on. Check for sharp edges and points that can cause injuries. Offer the following kinds of toys to your 11- … [Read more...] about Toys, Toys, Toys

Help your baby build learning skills. The following activities use materials that you’re likely to have around the house. Physical skills Over and under: Your baby is discovering that his size is changing. Some spaces are now too small to scoot under. Now he can reach new things. Help him explore his size. Make a tunnel from cardboard boxes taped … [Read more...] about Building Skills Through Play