4 Months of Emotional Development By the fourth month, life for you and your newborn will gradually become less hectic. Perhaps you are getting used to daily life. While there may still be a period of irritability at the end of the day, babies with a sore hernia may be calmer, and even restless babies […]
How To Make A Baby Laugh?
Making children giggle is an important part of their development. Indeed, explains Louis Franzini, Ph.D., author of The Laughing Child: How to Develop Your Child’s Sense of Humor (Square One), a book about the role humor plays in building self-esteem, learning to solve problems and honing social skills. “It’s one of the most desirable character […]
When Can My Baby Eat Nuts?
Q: When can my baby eat nuts? A: Advice on this issue has changed dramatically recently. In the past, parents were told not to consume peanuts and nuts, such as almonds and walnuts, until their children were three years old because of the risk of food allergies. But the American Academy of Pediatrics in the […]
Baby’s Intellectual Development Month 4
Congratulations! You’ve made it through another month. The fourth month usually means a more interactive baby – your little one may now be labeled as a “social butterfly”. He can see more clearly and is therefore more interested in what’s going on around him. He will be able to use his hands better and he […]
How To Help Your First Born Adapt To Baby?
No more babies When I was pregnant with my second child, my biggest concern wasn’t my horrible pregnancy sickness or decorating the nursery. My then 2 1/2 year old daughter would feel that way about our new addition, if I could avoid sibling rivalry until my son arrived. I knew I wasn’t alone. Whether you […]
Baby Milestones Chart A Guide To Development
If you’re curious about your baby’s growth, check out these guides to your baby’s 52-week growth spurt. Don’t worry if your baby doesn’t grow exactly as described in the baby milestone chart; every child grows in a unique way. Discuss questions and concerns with your pediatrician often. Newborn milestones Week 1: It’s only been a […]
Why Can’t Babies Eat Honey?
When solid foods are introduced, parents learn about the many foods that are off limits, including choking hazards like grapes and hot dogs, hard-to-digest foods like milk, and desserts high in sugar. But unlike other food restrictions in infancy, allergies and choking are not a problem with honey. Find out why babies can’t eat honey […]
Baby’s Intellectual Development Month 2
You’ve made it through the first few weeks of parenthood, and although you may still lack sleep, you may feel more comfortable with your role as a parent. Better yet, your baby will soon show you how much he appreciates your efforts and give you a real smile. As his eyesight improves, he’ll become more […]
How To Help Baby Grow Healthy?
When my chubby, dimpled daughter Joan was three months old, she earned the nickname “chubby thighs”-and praise from our pediatrician for her continued impressive weight gain. The doctor never said the word overweight. And certainly not obese. Less than five years later, the term baby fat has become less endearing in the medical community. In […]
Double Duty Adjusting To Life With A Second Child
During my second pregnancy, I was so busy raising my 3-year-old son Leo that I hardly thought about what life would be like with two kids. But once Eva arrived, all hell broke loose. I never had the free time to get things done. I get up every two hours at night to breastfeed, and […]