Archives for November 2007

When will my baby get his baby teeth? Most babies will start to get their baby teeth between six and 10 months of age. Watch for your baby’s first teeth to show up in the lower front of his mouth. When this starts to happen, your baby may have some discomfort. The discomfort makes him fussy. The gums may be swollen and tender. He may want to chew things. The … [Read more...] about Is Your Baby Teething?

By now, you are enjoying your baby’s smile. You can help your baby have a beautiful smile by taking care of his mouth before he gets his baby teeth. Even though his baby teeth will fall out, it is important to keep them healthy. Healthy baby teeth lead to healthy permanent teeth. Before you can even see your baby’s teeth, they need care. Clean your baby’s … [Read more...] about Avoiding Baby Bottle Tooth Decay

My baby hasn’t been feeling well. It doesn’t seem to be serious. Can I give him nonprescription medicine or home remedies? Talk to your doctor before you give your baby any medicine. Some won’t help. Others may be harmful. Some labels are hard to understand. Once the doctor has approved a nonprescription medicine, ask the pharmacist at the grocery … [Read more...] about Questions from Parents about Medicines

Your five-month-old is full of energy. He wakes himself up in the morning and is ready to dive into his day. He doesn’t just look at things. He wants to explore everything. He puts things in his mouth. He rocks on his stomach. He kicks his legs. He reaches for toys. He “talks” to you. These are ways he learns and grows. Your baby is excited because … [Read more...] about Your Five-Month-Old

Here are some important things you can do that will help your baby every day: Be your baby’s teacher. Babies learn when they have many good experiences with someone who loves them. Give your baby a rattle. Say, “Shake, shake,” as you move it and make sounds together. Name things for your baby. For … [Read more...] about Guiding Principles To Help Your Baby Every Day