Baby

Children need to have their first dental visit when they’re about one year old. Call your dentist now for an appointment. The dentist will check many things: Are the teeth coming in correctly? Is there tooth decay? Is there any gum disease? The dentist may ask you questions like: Does your baby eat lots of sugary foods? Are you breastfeeding … [Read more...] about Prepare To Visit the Dentist

The soft spot on the top of my head is almost closed. My legs look bowed when I stand up; my feet look flat. My sitting balance is good. I like to use my fingers to pick up small things like toys and food. I can stack two or three small boxes, and I like to knock them down. If you hold my hands, I can walk. I’m almost ready to take my first … [Read more...] about What’s It Like To Be 11 Months Old?

Hand washing is the best way to prevent the spread of disease. Build healthy hand-washing habits now. Help wash your baby’s hands after every diaper change—when you wash your own. Your baby can go with you into the bathroom. Help him stand at the sink. Keep a stepstool, liquid soap and a drying towel handy. Talk about what you are doing as you wash. For … [Read more...] about Hand Washing after Diaper Changes

If you’ve gone back to work or school full time, you can still breastfeed your baby. You can maintain this special relationship for another year or more. You’ll need to express (force out) your breast milk. Then your baby’s caregiver can feed your baby breast milk from a bottle or a cup when you are away. Use a pump or your hands to express breast milk. … [Read more...] about Tips for Working Moms

Battles over food often occur when parents are too concerned about what, how much and when their children eat. Avoid making mealtime a battleground. Your baby is testing his independence. This means that he’ll try to do things his way—not yours. Relax and accept your baby’s unusual food choices. As he matures, your baby will follow your lead more … [Read more...] about Avoid Food Battles