Baby

Are you thinking about having another baby? Would you like your children to be born close together? Or would you like them to be born further apart? Everyone has a different answer. Some parents wait. They have a second baby after their first child is five or six. Some parents have their children closer together. Other parents decide to have only one or two … [Read more...] about Your Family’s Future

Your baby is now playing more with his toys. At seven months, he may try to move around more by crawling on his belly to get a toy. Be sure to inspect your house for possible dangers.Babies find everything. They can see tiny things on the floor and under furniture that you may not see when you are standing. When checking to make sure the … [Read more...] about Your Baby’s New Independence

At seven months, your baby is doing all kinds of things he could not do even a few weeks ago. He may sit up straight for a moment without falling over. Usually, he sits leaning forward on both hands. He can support his weight on his feet when standing. If you hold him in a standing position, he may bounce up and down. He may be moving around the … [Read more...] about Your Seven-Month-Old

Here are things you can do to make your home safe for your baby: Close the bathroom door. Put gates across steps and stairs. Cover unused electrical outlets. Use products that cover outlet holes. Keep cords from drapes and blinds and electrical cords out of your baby’s reach. Put baby locks on cabinets. Protect your baby from furniture with … [Read more...] about Keeping Your Home Safe

Here are some tips to make sure your baby is safe from harm or injury: Never leave your baby alone in a high place, such as a tabletop, a couch or a bed. Don’t leave her in a crib with the sides down. She can hurt herself if she falls. Never drink, eat, prepare or carry hot things while holding your baby. Don’t smoke around your baby. Don’t allow others … [Read more...] about Safety Corner