As they grow, babies change their sleeping pattern to take shorter and fewer naps during the day. Most babies naturally adapt their habits to suit these changes in their sleep schedules. However, sleep disorders are quite common in babies and infants and these can interfere with the baby’s ability to sleep soundly. If your baby has a sleep pattern that you find … [Read more...] about Does Disrupted Sleep in Your Toddler Signify a Sleep Disorder?
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How to Teach your Baby to Use a Sippy Cup
A good way to teach a baby to drink from a glass would be to introduce a sippy cup. However, for a baby who has been exclusively breast or bottle-feeding, learning to drink from a sippy cup may be a big step forward. It is important that you accustom your child to accept a sippy cup gently and gradually. With a little time and patience, your baby might actually start … [Read more...] about How to Teach your Baby to Use a Sippy Cup
Can Spitting Up Food Harm Your Baby?
Babies often spit up food. This happens when they have eaten too much. It may also happen when you burp them. When babies spit up, it is different from vomiting. The medical term for this is gastroesophageal reflux. Gastroesophageal reflux is caused by the food in your baby’s stomach rising back into your baby's esophagus. In such a case, any of these things may … [Read more...] about Can Spitting Up Food Harm Your Baby?
Potty Training shopping list
If you're planning to jump into toilet training, make sure you have the necessary tools to get the process going. Of course, nothing more than a clean toilet is required, but moms and dads have found the following items useful as they take the big step. New underpants - throw out the pull-ups. Training kids need to "feel the wet." You may want to put liners … [Read more...] about Potty Training shopping list
How to Read your Baby’s Reflexes
When babies are born, they exhibit certain reflexes. These reflexes are used by a pediatrician to tell if your baby’s central nervous system is functioning properly. Check your baby for the following reflexes: Moro: This is also known as the ‘startle reflex.’ Babies demonstrate this response by throwing out their arms to the side, and then pulling them back in and … [Read more...] about How to Read your Baby’s Reflexes