By now you have noticed that your baby sucks his fingers and hands a lot. Sucking brings pleasure to a baby. This is a strong need in babies this age. Being able to suck his own fingers and hands means he can make himself feel good all by himself. Sucking helps him feel happy and calm. Sometimes sucking fingers is a sign of hunger. A baby often sucks his … [Read more...] about Tips on Pacifiers
Archives for November 2007
Give Safe Toys to Your Baby
Do not give your baby toys that he can choke on. Make sure toys do not have small, detachable parts like buttons or loose tufts of cotton or material. These things can become more weakly attached over time and become a choking hazard. Toys or items small enough to place in his mouth are not safe. Toys with strings or ties can cause problems. Babies … [Read more...] about Give Safe Toys to Your Baby
Tips on Putting Your Twins to Sleep
Looking after twins usually means more work for the parents. It also often presents parents with tricky situations. One of these is putting a pair of twins to bed. Here are tips to help parents of twins cope with this situation: Maintain fixed bed times: Helping your twins sleep at the same time everyday will ensure that they will form good sleeping habits. A fixed bedtime … [Read more...] about Tips on Putting Your Twins to Sleep
When to Worry About Dehydration in Your Baby
Dehydration refers to a condition when the amount of fluid in a person's body is less than the ideal requirement. Babies and infants are commonly susceptible to dehydration. Dehydration in babies occurs mainly when they take in less fluid than they lose, typically through vomiting, diarrhea, fever, or perspiration. While dehydration is often mild and easily reversible, … [Read more...] about When to Worry About Dehydration in Your Baby
Safety Tips
Things you should do to keep your baby safe: When traveling with your baby, be sure to use an infant car seat that meets the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Look for a tag or label that says the seat meets these standards. The middle of the back seat of the car is the safest place for your baby. The infant car seat must be in the back … [Read more...] about Safety Tips