Even babies can enjoy books and learn from sharing books with you. Sharing books with you little ones can help teach them to talk and get ready to listen and learn in school. Making books a part of your baby’s bedtime routine: Set aside a few quiet minutes with the TV off for sharing books as...
Gets to sitting position without help Crawls forward on belly Assumes hands-and-knees positions Gets from sitting to crawling position Pulls self up to stand Walks holding on to furniture Shy or anxious with strangers Cries when parents leave Enjoys imitating people in play Prefers certain people and toys Tests parental response Finger-feeds himself Explores objects...
Rolls both ways Sits with and without support of hands Supports whole weight on legs Reaches with one hand Transfers object from hand to hand Uses raking grasp Enjoys social play Interested in mirror images Responds to expressions of emotions Appears joyful often Finds partially hidden object Explores with hands and mouth Struggles to get...
Raises head & chest when on stomach Stretches & kicks on back Opens and shuts hands Brings hand to mouth Grasps and shakes toys Social Begins to develop social smile Enjoys playing with people More communicative More expressive with face & body Imitates some movements & expressions Follows moving objects Recognizes familiar objets and...
In the spirit of making both good eating and reading a part of every healthy childhood, the following is a quick book-related look at the well-defined developmental milestones of early literacy. Younger than 6 months: never too young Unlike solid foods, it is never too early to start reading with your baby. Who cares if it’s...
Heat rash is seen most often in babies and young children. It occurs during hot and humid weather. It is caused when the sweat gland openings become blocked. This results in little red bumps around the sweat duct openings. What to look for: Tiny red bumps in areas that tend to be moist Commonly seen...
Baby birthmarks & rashes Many babies also get rashes or have birthmarks. In this article, seven kinds of rashes and birthmarks are discussed. Mongolian Spots These birthmarks can vary considerably in size but are all flat areas of skin that contain extra pigment, which causes them to appear brown, gray, or even blue (like a bruise). Most often...
Some physical conditions are especially common during the first couple of weeks after birth. If you notice any of the following in your baby, contact your pediatrician. Abdominal Distension Most babies’ bellies normally stick out, especially after a large feeding. Between feedings, however, they should feel quite soft. If your child’s abdomen feels swollen and...
You’ll need to keep the stump of the umbilical cord clean and dry as it shrivels and eventually falls off. To keep the cord dry, sponge bathe your baby rather than submersing him in a tub of water. Also keep the diaper folded below the cord to keep urine from soaking it. You may notice...
Feeding problems occur for a number of reasons, many of which vary according to age. Most of these challenges can be met through proper breastfeeding instruction from a nurse or lactation specialist and the natural development of a breastfeeding rhythm. It may come as a surprise, then, if your baby develops a resistance to feeding...
