Baby

I don’t like being away from you. I crawl upstairs and downstairs but always need your help to do it safely. I pull myself up to stand if there is sturdy furniture to hold on to. I sit down from a standing position with balance and self-control. I point to parts of my body when you ask me where they are. I say “no” and shake my head from side to side. I … [Read more...] about What’s It Like To Be 10 Months Old?

At 10 months of age, babies are too young to clean their own teeth. But you can start now to make teeth cleaning a lifelong daily habit. Your baby learns most from watching you. Set a good example by brushing your own teeth after every meal. Let your baby see you doing it. Then clean your baby’s teeth by using a wet, clean, soft washcloth to remove germs. Do … [Read more...] about Make Teeth Cleaning Fun

Your baby is mobile. She is aware of her surroundings. She has learned what is familiar—her family, her home and her toys. She also knows what is unfamiliar—a stranger, a sudden siren or a loud bark.Give your baby comfort and reassurance. Say“Mari, what a loud noise. It’s a fire engine. The noise tells people to get out of the way. I’m sorry it scared you. … [Read more...] about Fears and Tears

Time To Eat Protein is now an important part of your baby’s diet. Foods like poultry, fish, beef, pork and beans are all good sources of the protein and iron your baby needs. Make sure the meat is well cooked. Chop or shred it into small pieces. Meats should be lean. Cut off all visible fat before serving it to your baby. Food allergies As you add … [Read more...] about Time To Eat

It is unusual for a baby to wean entirely on his own during the first year. But it’s not unusual for a baby to take occasional nursing breaks. This is different from weaning. Natural weaning happens over several weeks or months. A nursing break is usually abrupt. Both you and the baby will be unhappy when such a break happens. Try to discover why your baby is … [Read more...] about Nursing Breaks