Baby

Your baby has a need to explore. It’s how she learns about her world and the things in it. Sometimes though, this need can get her into trouble. She wants to touch, taste and hold everything—even dangerous or delicate things. You have to set limits for your baby. You want her to explore. But you can’t let her hurt herself or damage things in your … [Read more...] about Guidance and Discipline

Sometimes when a baby cries, a parent will shake the baby. The parent may think that shaking is not as bad as hitting or spanking. Some parents handle a baby too roughly in play. Never shake a baby. Babies have large heads and weak neck muscles. Brain tissue is very fragile. Sudden motion can damage brain cells. When an adult shakes a baby in anger, the force … [Read more...] about Never Shake Your Baby

It can be a blanket, a stuffed toy or a silky rag. In any form, it offers your baby comfort and security. It is a substitute you—faithful, loving and accepting. Security comfort objects are sometimes called loveys, blankeys or other made-up names. Usually babies between nine and 12 months choose their loveys. Once chosen, the lovey may be a part of … [Read more...] about Security Comfort Objects—Loveys

Sometimes parents feel that they need to buy expensive educational toys for their babies. Don’t be fooled by fancy words and packages. Almost anything your baby can play with safely is something she can learn from. Your baby learns through her senses—her eyes, nose, mouth, fingers and ears. Try to provide hand-made toys that stimulate all of her senses. … [Read more...] about Educational Toys?

Your baby is unique. No one else is exactly like her! She learns at her own pace. She has specific likes and dislikes. She has a personality that is hers alone. Your baby does share some traits with other 10-month-olds. Almost all babies will benefit from the following suggestions: Talk to your baby. You can tell that she understands many of your words and … [Read more...] about Learning Through Play