The brain grows fastest in the first three years of life. That is why you see lots of changes in young children. Each child is unique. Each baby grows differently. There are things you can do for your baby that will help him learn. Here are some tips: Talking to your baby helps him to learn how to speak. It’s good to start talking to him long before he can speak. Talk to … [Read more...] about Brain Development
Archives for November 2007
Your Baby’s Sleep
A five-month-old baby may sleep for longer periods of time, like five to eight hours. But babies are individuals. Each baby has his own sleep patterns. Babies are not always awake when they sound like they are. They can cry out and may make all kinds of noises in their sleep. Even if they wake up at night, babies may be awake for only a few minutes. They may fall asleep again … [Read more...] about Your Baby’s Sleep
What’s It Like To Be Five Months Old?
How I talk: I like to watch other people make sounds. I try to make new sounds on my own. I may say sounds like “ah-ah-ah,” “ee-ee-ee” and “oo-oo-oo.” I may babble to get attention. How I grow: I can sit with support. I explore my world with my eyes, fingers and mouth. I reach for things when I see them and am able to grasp them. When I’m … [Read more...] about What’s It Like To Be Five Months Old?
Tips about Your Baby’s Playpen
A playpen can be a big help. You can have your baby in the same room where you are working so that he will not be alone while you do what you need to do. You can also take the playpen outdoors with you. Make sure it is in a shady and safe spot. Stay with your baby. Outside he can watch all kinds of things that are going on, safely. You can talk to him about … [Read more...] about Tips about Your Baby’s Playpen
Safety and Your Baby’s High Chair
You want your baby to be safe. This means looking closely at the things you buy for your baby. One thing your baby will need is a high chair. Your baby can start to use a high chair when he is able to sit up and is ready for solid food. Here are some tips from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on choosing a high chair and using it safely. Choosing a … [Read more...] about Safety and Your Baby’s High Chair